The Homeschool with Moxie Podcast

As we prepare to graduate our oldest from our homeschool, here are some honest thoughts as I look back over the last 13 years of homeschooling. Plus, here’s the advice I’d give my younger self – the best decisions, biggest regret, and what I’d change. Finally, we’ll wrap up with my top tips for young homeschool moms. Welcome to the… Read More

This last year has brought a huge influx of new homeschool families into the homeschool adventure! In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau reports a staggering increase of homeschooled students from 3.3% of households with school-aged children to 11.1% of households in the fall of 2020. Knowing that many families would like a veteran homeschool parent to answer their questions, we… Read More

Am I the only one who started to think about prepping because of the crazy year we had in 2020? If you want to hear a homeschool mom’s perspective on how common-sense prepping helped their family through several emergency situations, then listen in on my chat with Karen Morris. She has great suggestions for getting started – even with little… Read More

Parenting a highly sensitive child can be exhausting and overwhelming – until you have some strategies and solutions in your toolbox! Join me as I chat with gentle parenting expert and homeschool mom, Meaghan Jackson, about how we can help the highly sensitive people in our lives. Welcome to the show notes for Episode #104 of the Homeschool with Moxie… Read More

Do you have a late-talking child? You’re not alone – and today we’re chatting with Speech-Language Pathologist Consultant, Marci Melzer, about practical solutions for YOU as the homeschool parent! You can help your late-talking child. Welcome to the show notes for Episode #103 of the Homeschool with Moxie podcast! As a former classroom teacher, now homeschooling mom of five, I… Read More

Let’s chat about the homeschool lifestyle and making homeschool life easier. We even talk about the elephant in the room – things we’re not supposed to talk about as homeschool moms! But in this episode, we’re talking about them. Have you ever wondered: “Am I a normal homeschool mom if I actually hate homeschooling sometimes?” We have a brutally honest… Read More

What do you do on challenging homeschool days? Like when plans get interrupted or the kids (and mom!) have bad moods? Is there a way to switch things up, yet still keep learning? Here are ways to use mini lessons on those challenging homeschool days. Welcome to the show notes for Episode #101 of the Homeschool with Moxie podcast! As… Read More

Do you need to simplify your homeschool? Here are the four main areas to tackle if your homeschool has gotten out of control. Welcome to the show notes for Episode #98 of the Homeschool with Moxie podcast! As a former classroom teacher, now homeschooling mom of five, I love to equip and encourage other homeschooling families. Stick around to learn… Read More

Let’s take stock of where the frustrations & challenges are coming from in your everyday life as a homeschool mom and finds ways to simplify your life. Welcome to the show notes for Episode #97 of the Homeschool with Moxie podcast! As a former classroom teacher, now homeschooling mom of five, I love to equip and encourage other homeschooling families…. Read More

It’s that time of year to look back at the first half of the homeschool year and figure out what worked and what didn’t. This podcast episode will discuss the questions to ask yourself as you figure out how to start the new semester with a fresh focus. Welcome to the show notes for Episode #96 of the Homeschool with… Read More