The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Yvette Hampton Aby Rinella, Meeke Addison, Kristi Clover, and Cindy West share Biblical homeschooling, parenting, and family discipleship encouragement and advice. Each show shares practical tips to help point our children to Christ, build a solid Biblical worldview, teach effectively, preserve our marriages, manage our homes, and approach child-rearing and discipline issues with a heart-centered focus that will result in confident, biblically-minded, wise, well-balanced adults.
Latest Episode
Top Ten Tips: Encouragements for Christian Homeschool Moms - Nicki Truesdell
Feeling overwhelmed in your homeschool journey? In this powerful episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Kristi Clover sits down with Nicki Truesdell—second-generation homeschooler, author, and speaker—to share Nicki’s top 10 encouragements for Christian homeschool moms.
Flexible Homeschool Planning – Pam Barnhill
Yvette Hampton and Pam Barnhill dive into the essentials of crafting an abundant homeschool experience. Discover the five basics of an effective homeschool journey, from understanding your motivations to sprinkling wonder and joy in your daily routine. Whether you’re a homeschooling veteran or just beginning, learn how to create a meaningful and enriching environment for your kids.
Sanity Savers for Homeschool Moms – Kristi Clover
Yvette Hampton sits down with Kristi Clover, a veteran homeschool mom of five and author. Kristi shares invaluable tips and "sanity savers" for homeschool moms, covering everything from morning routines to prayer and worship. Discover how to stay organized, manage your homeschooling day effectively, and keep your sanity intact.
Affordable Homeschooling, with Aby Rinella
Discover practical tips for affordable homeschooling in this enlightening special feature from the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Aby Rinella joins Yvette Hampton to give practical advice on how families can teach their children effectively without breaking the bank. Whether you're a single-income family or dealing with the challenges of inflation and tough economic conditions, this episode is packed with valuable insights. They discuss the importance of aligning educational expenses with God’s provisions and share personal experiences of homeschooling on a budget, and without government funding. Learn essential strategies for using resources like public libraries, homemade materials, and more. Subscribe for more and transform your approach to budget-friendly homeschooling today!
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Homeschooling, Linda Lacour Hobar
Linda Lacour Hobar joins Yvette Hampton to share valuable insights from her 17 years of homeschooling experience, discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly of homeschooling. This episode explores the significance of homeschooling at home and incorporating meaningful read-aloud sessions.
How to Homeschool: A Step-by-Step Guide - Kristi Clover (Homeschool Survival Series)
Discover how to homeschool successfully with Kristi Clover in this informative episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Get expert tips on navigating homeschooling laws, finding curriculum alternatives, and cultivating a love for learning in your children. Join host Yvette Hampton and guest Kristi Clover as they share practical advice and personal experiences to empower and inspire homeschooling parents. Don't miss this valuable resource for anyone considering or currently homeschooling their children.
Why Homeschooling Matters: Getting to the Heart of Homeschooling - Aby Rinella
“Why am I doing this homeschool thing?” How many times do we ask ourselves this question? Aby Rinella joins Yvette Hampton in this session from the 2020 Homegrown Generation Family Expo to answer this question.
Just Breathe: Simplify Your Homeschool - Carrie De Francisco
Former teacher and veteran homeschool mom, Carrie De Francisco, joins Yvette Hampton to share practical tips for simplifying your homeschool and preserving your sanity.
You Can Afford to Homeschool - Aby Rinella
Aby Rinella and Yvette Hampton talk about homeschooling and money! During this three-part conversation, Aby gives practical advice for managing household finances and for homeschooling on a budget. They also discuss free curriculum options, charter schools, and government money for homeschooling.
The Price is Right! Nancy Manos
Yvette Hampton talks with Nancy Manos about the price we pay to homeschool and reminds us why we started this homeschool journey and how we can finish strong.
Being a homeschooling family requires a great deal of sacrifice and investment. As an experienced homeschool mom who taught her children at home all the way through high school, Nancy Manos will tell you that the price is absolutely right!
Building Routine into Your Homeschool Day - February Q&A - Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella
Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella answer your questions about moving to a new town with a much smaller homeschool community and how to build routine into your homeschool day. You are sure to be encouraged!
For the Love of Homeschooling - Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella
We all love our kids, but how do we show it? Or do we show it? What does the Bible have to say about love? Sometimes love doesn’t come naturally and oftentimes we have to really work at it. Thankfully, God has provided us with a beautiful blueprint on how to love those in our lives. Join Yvette and Aby as they talk through this important topic and give suggestions on how to love your family well.
I Hate Homeschooling - Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella
I Hate Homeschooling! When will the yellow bus be here? Where do I sign them up for “real school?” Have you ever had any of these thoughts?
Join Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella as they discuss the many reasons why some hate homeschooling, then be encouraged as they share some ways to combat those feelings of discouragement, anxiety, and inability.
10 Steps to Homeschooling with EXCELLENCE - Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella
EVERYTHING CHANGED in 2020! For the first time, many were faced with one of the greatest decisions of their parenting lives. How would they educate their children? COVID-19 restrictions, masks, social distancing, and virtual classes forced parents to reconsider education.
Every day now, parents are considering homeschooling for the first time ever and asking the question, “But How?” Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella answer this critical question.
The Simple Homeschool Journey - Karen DeBeus
“The homeschooling journey doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, it shouldn’t be. Discover that simplifying, letting God lead, and focusing on your family is far greater than any new “method” or "system.” Yvette Hampton talks with return guest Karen DeBeus about her new book, The Simple Homeschool Journey: Building a Family, Not Just a Transcript.
Anyone Can Homeschool! Nicki Truesdell
How can a parent educate their children at home even under the most impossible circumstances? Yvette Hampton talks with Nicki Truesdell, mother of 5, second-generation homeschooler, and author of Anyone Can Homeschool. Nicki will share her stories of home education through many ups and downs, including being a single parent and dealing with a chronic health issue, and how she learned to adapt to every situation.
Fearless Homeschooling: How to Ignore the Critics and Do What’s Best for Your Child! Heidi St. John
“I’m not strong enough.”“My kids are going to have gaps in their education.”“Everything depends on me.”“I’ve failed too many times.”“I can’t do this right.”“I’m screwing up my kids.”“Everyone else’s kids are doing better than mine.”
Have you heard the lies, too? Yvette Hampton talks with Heidi St. John about her own experience of homeschooling out of fear and into faith. You’ll want to bring a friend to this one!
7 Simple Steps to Homeschool Sanity - Rachael Carman
Ever feel like you are about to lose your mind? There’s so much to do and so little time. How do you balance it all? How do you know what to do and what not to do?
Join Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella as they talk with Rachael Carman about 7 SIMPLE STEPS TO SANITY for homeschool moms! Learn how peaceful walking with God can be.
Off to a Great Start! Kristi Clover on Getting Started in Homeschooling
Curious about how to homeschool? Are you Just starting out in home education and in need of some direction and encouragement? Join Yvette Hampton and Kristi Clover, author of Homeschool Basics: How to Get Started, Keep Motivated, and Bring Out the Best in Your Kids, as they give you practical advice and heart-felt encouragement as you begin.
Getting Started in Homeschooling - Israel Wayne
Yvette Hampton talks with author and speaker, Israel Wayne about How to start homeschooling. Israel Wayne is the author of Answers for Homeschooling: Top 25 Questions Critics Ask, which answers many of the questions that people have when considering whether homeschooling is appropriate for their family. In this episode Israel and Yvette discuss why so many families choose to homeschool and what the alternatives (public school, and private school look like). They also discuss whether homeschooling is appropriate for all types of families, or if it is best suited to certain groups.
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