Homeschool with Moxie Podcast

Here are 3 more tips from Leah Boden in her book, Modern Miss Mason. When homeschooling, it becomes necessary to have some mindset shifts in the areas of childhood, education, and motherhood. Here's what that looks like. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/256

It's easy to focus on the hardest parts of your homeschool day and be burdened down by it. But what if you could flip the script? Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/255

Is your child's faith being challenged with doubts, contradictory messages, and hard questions about Christianity? Join us as we take an encouraging look at practical ways to strengthen our children's foundation in the Word so they can evaluate life and culture through a Biblical lens. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/254

Are you a homeschool mom who's been looking for ways to help the family by bringing in a side income? Do you see the potential in ugly houses? Listen in on this fun chat with homeschool mom Amy Snyder as she tells us all about house flipping while homeschooling! Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/253

Yes! We already knew this, but it's nice to see research confirming it. "...(T)he efficiency of the homeschool environment can allow for more learning in less time." Listen in on the latest research about homeschooling and be encouraged. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/252

Tired of the constant battle against clutter while trying to manage the chaos of homeschool life? I get it. In this Homeschool with Moxie Podcast episode, we're cutting through the fluff and diving into some practical decluttering tips for those of us who are knee-deep in the daily grind. Download the action steps at https://www.4onemore.com/251

Listen to our chat with author Danika Cooley about her new book Bible Investigators: Creation . This independent learning study filled with puzzles and activities will teach your 8-12 year olds about the doctrine of Creation in a hands-on way. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/250

It may sound like a lot of code words when you’re just starting out in the homeschooling world, but once you learn about organizing your day around couch time and table time – you’ll be wondering why you didn’t do it sooner! This is one homeschool mom hack that you’ll want to consider if you don’t already. It really will simplify your life and make homeschooling much more enjoyable for everyone. S...

It's the time of year to revisit this topic ~ Here’s some helpful advice for those mid-year slumps when homeschooling just isn’t going well. This is a replay of episode 198, so the show notes are 4onemore.com/198

Internships for homeschoolers might be just the thing your teen needs to consider to really customize his last few years of high school. When you have the freedom to craft a high school plan to fit your student, internships might be high on the list for many reasons. We’ll explore what internships are, how they can fit in a high school homeschool plan, then give you plenty of ideas to get the ball...

Are you overwhelmed with your homeschool schedules, curriculum, and responsibilities? It's a new year and you can take easy steps to simplify homeschooling right now. Here are a dozen ways that you can simplify your homeschooling and finally be able to enjoy a more peaceful and productive journey with your kids. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/246

Discover the art of balancing homeschooling and homemaking with practical tips from Kerry Beck of How to Homeschool My Child. Learn how to optimize your time, involve your children in household responsibilities, and cultivate a positive learning environment at home. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/245

Are you a busy mom trying to live on a budget? Want to save money on groceries? I'm thrilled to have my friend, Karen Morris, back for another chat full of actionable strategies. Karen shares practical ideas for saving money, building a food supply, and more at "Are You Prepared, Mama?" Remember to check out the show notes at https://www.4onemore.com/244

Are you feeling torn between unschooling and a more traditional approach? Our listener Trisha is asking for some help is navigating this struggle. Should she be taming the wildness in her kids or cultivating it? This is a great question and we’re happy to have Ashley Wright from GypsyGameschooler.com as our guest to help us think about this topic. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/243

Here’s a peek inside my day as a homeschool mom of only 2 kids left at home! From our early days of homeschooling in 2008 to now, there are many changes as the seasons of life change and the kids grow up and leave the nest. No matter where you are in your homeschool adventure, this episode will give you encouragement, perspective, and a reality check. Sponsored by BOGO Fresh Start Deal from School...

We all know that public speaking skills are important for our teens, but until now it’s been hard for homeschoolers to find a user-friendly approach to learning these skills. So I’m happy to review  Introduction to Public Speaking  from Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). It’s the perfect curriculum for your middle or high schooler to use independently or in a co-op setting. Be sure to take...

If you're driving to see family today or in the coming weeks, here's a quick run-down of some of the episodes you may have missed. Whether you're homeschooling a kindergartener or trying to prep your pantry without spending a ton of money, we've got an episode for YOU! Be sure to grab our free digital Black Friday magazine to keep track of all the seasonal deals, freebies, giveaway...

How can you help your kids understand the true meaning of Christmas while celebrating Jesus’ incarnation and anticipating His future coming again? These advent ideas will help you – there’s something for the littles AND the teens. Show notes are at  https://www.4onemore.com/239  

You can’t control everything, but as the homeschool parent, you can control the consistency factor. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/238

Some parents have asked me whether or not their child should skip a grade. Here are the questions I would ask and optional ideas to consider. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/237

Sometimes the boxed curriculum – strict, inflexible, traditional, school-at-home curriculum – makes homeschooling way harder than it needs to be! Here’s why I ditched the boxed curriculum years ago and you might want to ditch it too. Show notes are at  https://www.4onemore.com/236

I’m answering a question today I saw on social media about how my priorities have changed over the years of homeschooling. What would I say to that young homeschooling mom who’s just starting out? And what are those things that I’m glad we focused on?

Want to teach your 9-11 year olds about the history of slavery, abolition, and the Underground Railroad but with a Christian worldview perspective? That's what Danika Cooley does in The Who What Why Series. We'll review these books in this episode PLUS I'll tell you a fascinating story of my personal connection to the Underground Railroad. Get free lapbooks to use with The Who What Why...

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of strewing. We'll learn how strewing can spark a child's curiosity, foster a love for lifelong learning, and nurture their individual interests and talents. You can find the show notes at  https://www.4onemore.com/233

Dennis DiNoia is the founder of Mr. D Math and has a passion for helping students become independent and responsible learners. Listen to this episode of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast where Dennis shares how homeschool parents can set the right atmosphere for students to develop lifelong self-mastery skills.