Home & Family - 4onemore https://www.4onemore.com/category/home-family/ Homeschool with Moxie Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:47:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.4onemore.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Watermark-or-Favicon-Option-1-32x32.jpg Home & Family - 4onemore https://www.4onemore.com/category/home-family/ 32 32 Homeschool Seasons https://www.4onemore.com/11/ https://www.4onemore.com/11/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:47:05 +0000 https://www.4onemore.com/?p=3346 When you’re homeschooling for multiple years (and even decades!), you’ll start to recognize distinct seasons of homeschool life. There are natural times of the year when you’re more motivated along with the kids. Then there are definite seasons when you need a break from the routine. Let’s chat about how to recognize each season and […]

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]]> https://www.4onemore.com/11/feed/ 0 Teaching Kids How to Pray Biblically https://www.4onemore.com/how-to-pray/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:38:06 +0000 https://www.4onemore.com/?p=32917 Teaching your kids how to pray biblically is an important way to train them up in the Lord. Start with eight types of prayer from Scripture. Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6, ESV This is a guest […]

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]]> Why You Need Homeschool Routines Rather Than Schedules https://www.4onemore.com/why-you-need-routines-rather-than-schedules/ https://www.4onemore.com/why-you-need-routines-rather-than-schedules/#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:00:16 +0000 https://www.4onemore.com/?p=4964 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 […]

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]]> https://www.4onemore.com/why-you-need-routines-rather-than-schedules/feed/ 2 Protecting Innocence While Preparing Kids for the Real World https://www.4onemore.com/protecting-innocence-while-preparing-kids-for-the-real-world/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:05:55 +0000 https://www.4onemore.com/?p=32595 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 […]

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]]> Jesus’ Resurrection | Activities for Kids https://www.4onemore.com/jesus-resurrection-activities-kids/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:35:44 +0000 https://www.4onemore.com/?p=32356 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 […]

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]]> How to Host a Clothing Swap Party + FREE Kit! https://www.4onemore.com/how-to-host-a-clothing-swap-party-free-kit/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:19:40 +0000 https://www.4onemore.com/?p=31797 Hosting a clothing swap party is a fun, budget-friendly way to refresh your wardrobe – or your child’s! It can also be the perfect activity for your next homeschool mom meeting, with or without the kids. Here’s how to host a clothing swap party, a checklist for prepping for it, and a helpful kit to […]

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]]> Beginner’s Guide to Felting Wool Sweaters: Turn Old Clothes into Creative Crafts! https://www.4onemore.com/how-to-felt-wool-sweaters-for-crafting/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:47:39 +0000 http://www.4onemore.com/?p=147 Looking for a fun and creative way to upcycle old wool sweaters while spending quality time with your kids? Crafting with felted sweaters is the perfect activity for families! With just a little effort, you can transform those worn or shrunken sweaters into colorful, soft materials that are perfect for kid-friendly projects like hot pads, […]

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]]> From Overwhelm to Calm: Embracing Planned Neglect https://www.4onemore.com/overwhelm-calm-embracing-planned-neglect/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:24:23 +0000 http://www.4onemore.com/?p=1424 “How do you do it all?” Has that question been asked of you before? Truth Bomb: You can’t do it all. Most of the people that seem to do it all with grace are actually embracing planned neglect. Say what? Isn’t neglect a dirty word with a negative connotation? Aren’t we supposed to be Superwoman? […]

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]]> How to Homeschool Bravely with Jamie Erickson https://www.4onemore.com/21/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 17:36:11 +0000 https://www.4onemore.com/?p=3850 In today’s ever-evolving landscape of education, many parents are exploring the possibility of homeschooling as a way to take charge of their children’s learning journey. Jamie Erickson, a seasoned homeschool mom and author of Homeschool Bravely, offers a guiding light for those navigating this path. In her book, Jamie provides not only practical advice but […]

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]]> Boosting Teens: 13 Game-Changing Reasons to Get a Job https://www.4onemore.com/boosting-teens-13-game-changing-reasons-to-get-a-job/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:47:44 +0000 https://www.4onemore.com/?p=30771 Should your teen get a job? One of the best things we’ve done with our teens is require them to get a job. Here are the benefits of teenagers getting part-time jobs. My posts include affiliate links. Now that we’ve had almost a decade of parenting teens and our oldest four have successfully worked during […]

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