Homeschool with Moxie
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
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
Are you looking for a powerful way to help your kids grow in confidence, character, and leadership?If you’ve never heard of the Young Marines, you’re in for a treat. This incredible youth leadership and development program is designed for kids ages 8 through high school, and it’s all about building self-esteem, developing discipline, and encouraging a healthy, drug-free lifestyle — all… Read More
Are screens making learning shallower? In this episode, we explore why handwriting and reading on paper boost comprehension and brain engagement—and why it’s time to bring pencils and printed books back into homeschool routines. My posts include affiliate links. Screens have definitely taken over many homeschools. As more and more curriculum becomes available as a digital option, parents find themselves… Read More
Ready to hear about some active learning strategies that anyone can use in their homeschool – and with any age? Ditch the passive learning and piles of worksheets and try these ideas instead. During our end-of-year homeschool evaluations here in Pennsylvania, I’ve had the chance to connect with so many inspiring families, and I’ve picked up some wonderful active learning… Read More
Today on the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Danika Cooley—award-winning author, former homeschooling mom, and the creator behind Bible Road Trip, a popular curriculum that helps families read through the entire Bible in three years. Danika has a passion for making big theological truths accessible and engaging for kids of all ages. She’s the author of numerous… Read More
Enjoy this guest post from my friend, Danika Cooley, from Thinking Kids Press. Teach kids about Jesus’ Resurrection with these fun activities for kids. Children will learn about eternal life in Jesus! We often think of the Resurrection as a single, one-time, miraculous event. Yet, Scripture tells us another story about the Resurrection. In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul wrote many… Read More
