Homeschool with Moxie
Some days, homeschooling feels effortless — the lessons flow, the kids are engaged, and you end the day with that rare feeling of we actually did it. And then there are the other days. The ones where everyone’s tired, the plans fall apart, and you wonder if you’re failing at this whole homeschooling thing. Here’s the truth: you’re not failing — you just need… Read More
Are you wondering if you’re teaching reading the “right” way—or if your child is ready to start learning phonics? You’re not alone! In this episode, reading coach Melanie Jeffrey joins us to bring calm, clarity, and confidence to homeschool moms navigating the early reading years. Simple Strategies for Teaching Phonics at Home with Confidence This is episode 333 of the Homeschool with… Read More
What if your child doesn’t go to college—then what? Hannah Maruyama of Degree Free joins me to explore real options for homeschool families choosing a different path. Today we’re tackling a question that comes up again and again for homeschool parents: If we don’t send our kids to college, then what do we do with them? To help us unpack this,… Read More
What if your homeschool curriculum could do more than prepare kids for tests — what if it could prepare them for life? In this episode of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast, we sit down with Krystal Popov, founder of Futurepreneur, to explore how teaching kids to think like entrepreneurs can unlock their creativity, confidence, and independence. A former engineer turned serial entrepreneur and… Read More
Schedules are for traditional schools. If you’re trying to keep schedules in your homeschool and feeling frazzled as you do it, you might be making homeschool harder than it needs to be. What you need are homeschool routines. My posts include affiliate links. What are homeschool routines? Here’s the difference. Schedules look like this: Routines look like this: Routines are… Read More
Homeschooling high school doesn’t have to be difficult! Even with the added paperwork and academic recordkeeping, with a few templates in hand, you’ll be making an awesome transcript in no time. Here’s what you need to know to make a homeschool transcript. Be sure to grab the free student grade sheet in this post along with a link to a… Read More
Bonding between grandparents and grandchildren is one of life’s richest blessings—but it doesn’t always happen on its own. As parents, we have a unique opportunity to guide our kids in valuing and connecting with the older generation. Today on the podcast, we’re welcoming Isabel Tom, author of The Value of Wrinkles: A Young Perspective on How Loving the Old Will Change… Read More
Homeschool overwhelm and burnout tend to hit us all at some point. “I’m so busy!” “How will I ever be able to get it all done?” Have you ever felt this way? Are you dealing with homeschool overwhelm? You’re not alone. It happens to us all. What can you do to remedy this feeling of being overwhelmed? Let’s talk strategy… Read More
How to raise self-motivated homeschoolers is a question I hear often—especially from parents who feel like they’re doing all the heavy lifting. I get it. I’ve been there too. Recently, a mom stopped me after my high school workshop and asked what I meant by “raising kids who know how to learn.” It’s a journey—from hands-on teaching to stepping back as a mentor—and… Read More
As homeschool parents, one of our greatest challenges is finding the balance between preserving our children’s innocence and equipping them to navigate a world that often runs counter to our values. How do we shelter without isolating? How do we guide without overwhelming? As we strive to prepare homeschool kids for the real world, it’s vital to do so without rushing them… Read More
