{"podcast":{"title":"The Home Education with Ease Podcast","slug":"the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835","podcast_index_feed_id":6755835,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/homeeducationwithease/","website_url":"https://christinefurman.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/013ce605-d276-4f72-8481-64a16688a8dd/Podcast-Tiles.jpg","author":"Christine Furman","episode_count":135,"summary":"Let's redefine what it means to educate our kids at home, ditch the stress, embrace the joy of learning, and set your family up for a lifetime of success! Welcome to The Home Education with Ease Podcast, I’m your host, Christine Furman, a certified Elementary and Special Education teacher, homeschool mom, creator of the EduPlay Learning method and curriculum, Best-Selling Co-Author and founder of EduPlay® Learning and Momspiration412® Worldwide. It’s my mission to help you raise lifelong learners and embrace a holistic approach to education at home. I believe learning truly happens all the time. From the moment our children are born, we’re shaping their education through meaningful connections, real-world experiences, and a variety of learning methods. Each week I share practical strategies, hands-on learning activities, and resources to help you meet the unique needs of every learner in your family. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a business owner, or balancing work and homeschool, I would love to help you build a flexible, enriching education for your child and connect you with a community that values education just as much as you do. Subscribe for more resources on all thing…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T12:17:34.567430+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835"},"episode":{"title":"You Are Seen: A Christmas Week Reminder for Moms Who Do It All Ep. 104","slug":"you-are-seen-a-christmas-week-reminder-for-moms-who-do-it-all-ep-104","published_at":"2025-12-22T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835/you-are-seen-a-christmas-week-reminder-for-moms-who-do-it-all-ep-104","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835","url":"https://christinefurman.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d73d7b9f-a7a7-4c6f-abc9-b739c657e321.mp3","summary":"This heartfelt episode is a loving reminder for moms during the week of Christmas, a season that can feel beautiful, overwhelming, peaceful, chaotic, or all of the above. Christine speaks directly to the unseen work of motherhood, acknowledging the daily responsibilities that never pause for holidays and offering encouragement to moms who are carrying so much. Through personal reflections, faith-filled reminders, and real-life examples, this episode reassures moms that they are doing enough, they are enough, and they are not alone. Christine also gently reminds listeners that children are always watching - learning kindness, gratitude, and priorities not just through lessons, but through how we live, love, and care for ourselves and others. This episode invites moms to slow down, focus on what truly matters, release comparison, and embrace connection, community, and grace - especially during the holiday season. Join the Conversation: Head over to the Home Education with Ease Facebook Group and answer this week’s question: What feels heaviest for you during the holiday season? Where can you intentionally slow down this week? What simple moments bring your family the most joy? Share your answers with the community, ask questions, or DM Christine! Takeaways: Motherhood doesn’t pause for the holidays — and that unseen work matters. You are doing enough, and you are enough for your family. Letting go of perfection creates space for peace and connection. Children learn through what we model, not just what we teach. Experiences and time together often matter more than gifts. Self-care isn’t selfish — it helps you show up as your best self. Community is essential; you don’t have to do this alone. 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