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"When you see problems, take a step back and work on the relationship rather than the academics." ~ Amy Roberts Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. 🏡✏️Yvette Hampton sits down with Amy Roberts, from Raising Arrows, to discuss the ins and outs of homeschooling elementary-aged children. Amy shares wisdom on balancing academics with emotional needs, choosing the right curriculum, and f...

"Let them make mistakes, and then come back and gently guide them back onto the path." ~ Amy Roberts Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and Amy Roberts, from Raising Arrows, on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast as they explore effective strategies for homeschooling elementary students in this installment from our "Homeschooling Through the Years" series. In this episode,...

"Elementary years are key for nurturing a love of learning, not for overwhelming them with seat work." ~ Amy Roberts Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and Amy Roberts, from Raising Arrows, talk about creating a love for learning in elementary homeschoolers, in this installment from our "Homeschooling Through the Years" series. Discover methods to keep homeschooling f...

"Balance homeschooling multiple ages by adapting schedules and prioritizing preschoolers. Homeschooling is messy and loud; embrace the flexibility it requires." ~ Amy Sloan Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Amy Sloan joins Yvette Hampton on this "Homeschooling Through the Years" episode to share invaluable advice on homeschooling preschoolers. Discover how to encourage sibling bond...

"Free play teaches problem solving, critical thinking, and social skills." ~ Amy Sloan Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and Amy Sloan dive into the delightful preschool years and early kindergarten education in this addition to our "Homeschooling Through the Years" series. Amy Sloan shares essential tips and insights on discipleship, developing number sense, and the...

"We want children who are not jaded and bored already with the work that they’ve been doing." ~ Amy Sloan Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. 🎙️ To kick off our "Homeschooling Through the Years" series, Yvette Hampton welcomes back Amy Sloan to discuss homeschooling through the preschool years in this insightful episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast! Join us as we dive into the j...

"Homeschooling is life. It is raising kids." ~ Aby Rinella Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. In this kickoff episode of our new series 'Homeschooling Through the Years,' Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella discuss the journey of homeschooling children from preschool through high school and beyond. Get a sneak peek into our upcoming episodes featuring expert guests like Amy Sloan, Amy Ro...

"What better contribution to the world than a kid who is raised well and grounded in biblical truth?" ~ Monica Swanson Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton sits down with Monica Swanson, author of *Becoming Homeschoolers*, dive into the joys and challenges of homeschooling in this inspiring episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Author of "Becoming Homeschoolers," M...

Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton sits down with Monica Swanson, author of *Becoming Homeschoolers*, to discuss the top reasons for homeschooling. Get an in-depth view of how homeschooling can positively impact your family's faith, freedom, and education. Monica shares valuable research findings and personal stories from her own homeschooling experiences. Tune in for...

"What do I want my kids childhood to look like? What do I want the most important things in their life to be as they grow up and leave the home one day?" ~ Monica Swanson Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton sits down with Monica Swanson, author of *Becoming Homeschoolers*. Monica shares her family's transition to homeschooling, the impact it has made on their lives, an...

"Healthy socialization is a challenge, but it's essential for homeschooling success." ~ Brandon Beckley Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton sits down with Brandon Beckley, co-founder of Made2Homeschool, for an insightful discussion on the importance of finding and maintaining a supportive homeschool community. Brandon shares tips on positive socialization for homeschoo...

"The enemy wants nothing more than to tear families apart... if you break down the marriage, the family falls." ~ Brandon Beckley Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton sits down with Brandon Beckley, co-founder of Made2Homeschool, who opens up about his and his family's transition into homeschooling. Discover how active fatherhood plays a pivotal role in a successful hom...

"Life is choices. We are making some sacrifices right now to do the thing we think is best." ~ Brandon Beckley Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton sits down with Brandon Beckley, co-founder of Made2Homeschool and a homeschool dad. Brandon shares his family’s unique journey into homeschooling, emphasizing the role of fatherhood and the unexpected challenges and blessing...

"Homeschooling is a lifestyle encompassing all aspects of teaching and learning." ~ Kristi Clover Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Join Yvette Hampton and Kristi Clover on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, as they dive into sanity savers for homeschool moms. Discover practical tips to maintain balance, find your identity in Christ, and foster encouragement through community. Kristi...

"Simplify: Be practical in homeschooling and prioritize what's truly important." ~ Kristi Clover Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton sits down with Kristi Clover, a veteran homeschool mom of five and author. Kristi shares her top sanity-saving tips for homeschool moms. Learn how to eliminate morning mayhem, create sustainable routines, and stop unproductive comparisons...

"When I'm feeling stressed, it's usually the Lord saying, 'You're trying to do this on your own, and you can't." ~ Kristi Clover Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. 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 wors...

"Don't kick yourself over what wasn't done or what you would have liked to maybe do differently, just become intentional with the time that is left and pick the areas that matter the most." ~ Dr. Josh Mulvihill Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. While parenting is a joy-filled blessing, it can also be hard. How do we take our kids from childhood to adulthood in 18 short years and th...

"God chose each of us as the parent for our children. That's really humbling." ~ Dr. Josh Mulvihill Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. While parenting is a joy-filled blessing, it can also be hard. How do we take our kids from childhood to adulthood in 18 short years and then send them off with the confidence that we have taught them well and done our very best to prepare them for a...

"Move from Christian parenting to intentional Christian parenting. That intentionality is what makes all the difference." ~ Dr. Josh Mulvihill Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. While parenting is a joy-filled blessing, it can also be hard. How do we take our kids from childhood to adulthood in 18 short years and then send them off with the confidence that we have taught them well a...

"Outdoor play is a child's natural inclination and is crucial for their physical and mental health." ~ Aby Rinella Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. In this "best of" episode from 2019, Aby Rinella was back for her second episode ever! Aby and Yvette Hampton, discuss how we were created to be in the garden, and the importance of getting our kids, and ourselves, OUTSIDE! There are S...

"It's not about molding our children to the image we want them to become. It's about working with who they already are, who God made them to be." ~ Durenda Wilson Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and Durenda Wilson, author of "The Four-Hour School Day," dive into the challenges and rewards of homeschooling multiple children. With practical advice on fostering indepe...

"We feel guilty when we go through difficult times and we feel like we're somehow shorting or cheating our kids’ education, when the reality is those are the teachable moments, those are the defining moments for our family, for us as a family and being more cohesive, but also for our kids’ education, understanding what it looks like to overcome obstacles together, to problem solve, to work through...

"Our kids always had a desire to learn. My job was just not to burn them out." ~ Durenda Wilson Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton sits down with Durenda Wilson, the author of "The Four-Hour School Day." In this episode, Durenda shares valuable insights on how homeschool families can thrive with a shorter school day, focusing on quality over quantity. Discover practic...

"We get to homeschool our kids. This isn’t a drag. This is something that we get to do." ~ Leigh Nguyen Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton continues her insightful conversation with homeschool mom, Leigh Nguyen. They delve into strategies for creating a personalized education for each child, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual learning styles and st...

"Our kids don’t fit in a box. They’re all unique with different learning styles and talents." ~ Leigh Nguyen Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton continues her insightful conversation with homeschool mom, Leigh Nguyen. They delve into strategies for creating a personalized education for each child, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual learning styles a...