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The Home Education with Ease Podcast

The Home Education with Ease Podcast

Christine Furman 137 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

The Home Education with Ease Podcast helps parents rethink homeschooling, reduce stress, and create enjoyable learning experiences at home. Host Christine Furman draws on her experience as a certified teacher, homeschool mom, and founder of EduPlay Learning to offer practical strategies, hands-on activities, and resources. Each week she addresses the unique needs of every learner and encourages a holistic, flexible approach to education. The show aims to support families in building a lifelong love of learning while balancing busy lives.

Episodes

Are We Expecting Too Much from Our Kids? Education in Germany vs. the U.S. Ep. 146
Are We Expecting Too Much from Our Kids? Education in Germany vs. the U.S. Ep. 146 Oct 12, 2026 41:34 What if some of the things we consider essential to early education aren't actually what our children need most?What if more play, more movement, more time outdoors, and less academic pressure could make a meaningful difference in how our children learn and grow?This week on the Home Education with Ease Podcast, I'm joined by Jana, a mom of two, military spouse, and business owner who was born in
Do You Really Not Have Enough Time? Reframing the Words Our Kids Hear Ep. 145
Do You Really Not Have Enough Time? Reframing the Words Our Kids Hear Ep. 145 Oct 5, 2026 31:27 Have you ever caught yourself saying:“I don't have enough time.”“We're too busy.”“I don't have what I need.”“I should be doing more.”I have, and recently, I started realizing just how often those words were coming out of my mouth.After last week's conversation about shifting our mindset around money, I started thinking about abundance in a completely different way. Maybe I don't have a scarcity mi
From “We Can't Afford That” to “How Can We Make It Work?” Teaching Kids About Money, Abundance & Stewardship with Marta Sauret Greca Ep. 144
From “We Can't Afford That” to “How Can We Make It Work?” Teaching Kids About Money, Abundance & Stewardship with Marta Sauret Greca Ep. 144 Sep 28, 2026 40:23 What did you hear about money growing up?“Money doesn't grow on trees.”“We can't afford that.”“That's too expensive.”For many of us, the way we think and talk about money didn't start when we became adults. It began years ago with the words, experiences, and financial habits we witnessed as children.But we don't have to automatically carry all of those same patterns into the next generation.In thi
From Distracted to Focused: Simple Ways to Keep Kids Engaged in Learning Ep. 143
From Distracted to Focused: Simple Ways to Keep Kids Engaged in Learning Ep. 143 Sep 21, 2026 36:18 Does your child suddenly need a snack, a drink, a bathroom break, or anything else they can think of, the minute it's time to learn? 😂You're not alone.Whether you're homeschooling, helping with homework after school, or introducing activities to a toddler, keeping kids focused can sometimes feel like a battle.But what if the answer isn't asking them to sit still longer?In this episode, Christine s
Health, Wealth & Wisdom: What 13 Years of Marriage and Parenthood Have Taught Us with Special Guest Dan Furman Ep. 142
Health, Wealth & Wisdom: What 13 Years of Marriage and Parenthood Have Taught Us with Special Guest Dan Furman Ep. 142 Sep 14, 2026 49:47 This week's episode is an extra special one! Christine is joined by her husband, Dan Furman, on his birthday for his very first appearance on the Home Education with Ease Podcast.After nearly 13 years of marriage and almost 12 years of parenthood, Christine and Dan sit down for a candid conversation about how they've grown individually, as a couple, and as parents and some of the lessons they've l
What Should I Be Teaching My Toddler? Why Play Matters Ep. 141
What Should I Be Teaching My Toddler? Why Play Matters Ep. 141 Sep 7, 2026 38:25 If you have a toddler or preschooler, have you ever wondered, “What am I actually supposed to be teaching them?”Maybe you've heard someone say, “Just play with them!” But what does that actually mean? And are they really learning enough through play?In this episode of Home Education with Ease, Christine breaks down the WHY behind learning through play and shares how many of the simple things you'r
How Do You Bring It All Together? Ep. 140
How Do You Bring It All Together? Ep. 140 Aug 31, 2026 26:02 What if creating a meaningful education for your child didn't require adding more to your already-full plate?In this final episode of Christine's three-part Build Your Child's Personalized Learning Plan series, Christine brings everything together by focusing on the child sitting in front of you and the life you're already living.She shares why two children, even siblings in the same family, may n
What Does Your Child Really Need Right Now? Ep. 139
What Does Your Child Really Need Right Now? Ep. 139 Aug 24, 2026 23:37 Do you ever feel like there are so many things you want to teach your child?Reading. Math. Writing. Life skills. Confidence. Independence. Social skills. Character. Activities. Field trips...The list can quickly become overwhelming.But here's the good news: You don't have to focus on everything at once.In Part 2 of this special Build Your Child's Personalized Learning Plan series, Christine takes
What Does Success Really Look Like for Your Child? Ep.138
What Does Success Really Look Like for Your Child? Ep.138 Aug 17, 2026 23:34 Before you choose curriculum, create the perfect schedule, or start worrying about everything your child should be learning this year, there's a more important question to ask:What does success really look like for your child?In this special episode of the Home Education with Ease Podcast, Christine takes you behind the scenes of Day 1 of her Build Your Child's Personalized Learning Plan Workshop.
Homeschooling as a Business Owner: Is It Really Possible? with Yafit Ep. 137
Homeschooling as a Business Owner: Is It Really Possible? with Yafit Ep. 137 Aug 10, 2026 49:20 Have you ever wondered if homeschooling is possible when you're already juggling work, business, and everyday life?In this week's episode of the Home Education with Ease Podcast, Christine welcomes back special guest Yafit, entrepreneur and founder of Yeli Creations, to continue a conversation many parents are asking themselves:Can I really homeschool my child while running a business?Together, th
Creativity, Culture & Connection: Raising Confident Learners Through Meaningful Experiences with Yafit Ep. 136
Creativity, Culture & Connection: Raising Confident Learners Through Meaningful Experiences with Yafit Ep. 136 Aug 3, 2026 38:44 What if some of your child's greatest learning moments happen through creativity, culture, and everyday experiences, not worksheets?In this inspiring conversation, Christine sits down with entrepreneur and creator Yafit, founder of Yelly Creations, to discuss how hands-on learning, creativity, family traditions, and following your child's interests can create meaningful educational experiences tha
How to Create a Peaceful Homeschool Rhythm Ep. 135
How to Create a Peaceful Homeschool Rhythm Ep. 135 Jul 27, 2026 32:15 Do you ever feel like you're constantly rushing from one thing to the next, trying to do it all while wondering why you still feel overwhelmed?In this episode, Christine shares a heartfelt reflection on what she's been learning about creating more peace and ease in everyday life—especially while spending time with family during the summer. She opens up about how overpacking her schedule, even with

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