Cindy West sits down with Lydia Rosado, a homeschool mom and Air Force wife, to explore the unique challenges and advantages of homeschooling while navigating a nomadic military lifestyle. Lydia shares her experiences moving every 1-3 years, how each transition shapes their homeschooling practices, and her family's strategies for maintaining social connections and academic consistency. Discover how Lydia incorporates local history and culture into her children's education through field trips and how they manage to keep learning fun and engaging despite the frequent moves.

Isaac Tolpin joins Yvette Hampton for a deep dive into creating a thriving family culture. Yvette and Isaac explore valuable parenting strategies to navigate today's unprecedented times. Isaac discusses the importance of relational homes, the role of discipleship, and the impact of setting a godly example for our children. This episode is packed with practical advice straight from their new free ebook, "Biblical Parenting: Six Keys to Thriving in Unprecedented Times." Tune in and start your family's New Year Reset now! 

Yvette Hampton welcomes Isaac Tolpin to discuss the timely topic of resetting and recalibrating your family’s culture for the new year. Discover practical steps to evaluate and improve every aspect of your family life, from spiritual growth, to health, finances, and relationships, while focusing on the good things that God has done. Isaac shares valuable insights on how to shift the culture of your family, the importance of writing down goals, and how to involve your kids in planning and setting family goals. Don’t miss this insightful discussion that will set your year on the right track! 

Yvette Hampton and Meeke Addison tackle the pressing issues of parenting, faith, and culture. In this inspiring episode, Meeke sheds light on the weakened state of the church, the dangers of following cultural trends, and the true biblical responsibilities of parents. Discover valuable insights on "gentle parenting," the importance of discipline, and how to harness your child's strong-willed personality for God's glory. Plus, don't miss the big announcement about our new team of godly women hosts, including Meeke Addison!

Yvette Hampton and Cindy West dive into balancing academics with life skills and character building in homeschool. Discover practical tips on overcoming challenges, finding affordable resources, and encouraging growth in both moms and kids. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or just starting, this episode is packed with invaluable insights.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

• Balancing academics and character building

• Importance of faith-centered curricula

• Resources for teaching advanced subjects

• Affordable homeschooling solutions

• Overcoming personal challenges in homeschooling

• Encouraging growth and habit training

• Embracing the homeschooling journey

We’re thrilled to introduce Kristi Clover as a new guest host on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast!  In this episode, Yvette Hampton and Kristi Clover dive into Kristi's role as a homeschooling mom, her organizational strategies, and her journey through personal challenges. Discover how Kristi balances her family life with her passion for encouraging others through her speaking and writing.
🌟 Episode Highlights:
• Kristi Clover's introduction and homeschooling success
• Exciting changes to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
• Recovery from burnout and depression
• Insights into her book, "Mom Master Organizer of Mayhem"

In this special Thanksgiving Day episode, Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella discuss significant changes to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Aby and Yvette introduce new guest hosts and a new schedule to keep the content fresh and dynamic. Yvette's shares her homeschooling journey, family traditions, and hear heartfelt reflections as she prepares for the holiday season. Aby Rinella will be the first to kick off the new year as a guest host, ensuring the podcast continues to inspire and support homeschool families.

Yvette Hampton reunites with Aby Rinella to discuss exciting announcements and updates. Tune in as they celebrate Thanksgiving week, delve into family traditions, and share insights on the launch of the Thinking Dad Podcast and the Biblical Family Network. Discover how the Rinella family is making a difference with their Called Beyond ministry and explore the impact of the new wave of podcasts empowering homeschool families. Don’t miss out on this heartwarming episode that’s perfect for Thanksgiving!

Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella are back for this Thanksgiving week special, with huge announcements and reflections on the past year. Discover why this year's most listened-to episode shook the homeschooling community and peek into some incredible moments from our favorite episodes.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

1. Major announcements for Schoolhouse Rocked

2. Behind-the-scenes stories about our most impactful episodes

3. Exciting news about the Thinking Dad Podcast and the Biblical Family Network

Dive into the vital topic of teaching Bible, with our special guest, Kim Sorgius Jones from Not Consumed Ministries. Kim joins Yvette Hampton, to discuss the essentials of Bible study and to explain why it's crucial to go from simple Bible reading to intentional Bible study, how to avoid common pitfalls. Kim shares practical advice for making Bible study a rewarding experience for you your kids, no matter where you are in your spiritual journey. This is the ultimate guide for homeschooling parents committed to imparting strong biblical values to their children. 🙏📖

Yvette Hampton sits down with Courtney Sanford from the Delightful Art Company to discuss how to seamlessly integrate art into your homeschool routine. Learn the difference between art and crafts, discover the best art supplies to get started, and hear practical advice on making art a meaningful and enjoyable part of your child’s education. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned homeschoolers, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips!

Dive into the world of STEM education with Yvette Hampton and Robert Walsh from Excalibur Solutions STEM Academy. Robert and Yvette discuss the benefits and complexities of teaching STEM in a homeschooling environment. Discover why incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is more accessible than you think! 🌟 Learn all about integrated learning approaches, why STEM is essential, and how to get started with free tools like Scratch and Tinkercad.

Andrew Pudewa joins Yvette Hampton to dive into the essentials of teaching Language Arts in our Homeschooling Every Subject Series. Learn effective strategies for teaching reading, understanding developmental readiness, and the importance of phonics. Perfect for every homeschool parent looking to confidently teach their child to read!

🎻✨ Yvette Hampton sits down with Andrew Pudewa, for our Homeschooling Every Subject Series, to discuss the profound impact of music education on language and cognitive development. Learn how intentional and focused listening can enhance children's learning and communication skills.🎹📖

Yvette Hampton welcomes Monica Swanson back to discuss the crucial yet often overlooked subjects of Health and Physical Education (PE) in homeschooling. Monica shares valuable insights, drawing from her background in sports medicine, physical therapy, and experience as a PE teacher. Learn why these subjects are vital for your child's development and how to seamlessly integrate them into your daily homeschooling routine. Discover practical tips, biblical perspectives, and the importance of staying active from kindergarten through high school. Learn how to get your kids moving, the types of exercises that are best, and how to make health and wellness a priority in your homeschool curriculum.

Yvette Hampton chats with David Rives, founder and CEO of the Wonders Center and Science Museum, about teaching science from a biblical perspective. David shares his journey from being homeschooled to leading one of the largest creation science ministries in the world. Discover how science and faith intersect as we explore topics like astrophotography, fossil hunting, and animal biology. Learn practical tips on how to homeschool science while integrating the truth of God’s Word, making science an exciting discovery of God's creation. children.

Aby Rinella Joins Yvette Hampton to kick off our new series, Homeschooling Every Subject.

The series will help homeschooling parents navigate the joys and challenges of teaching different subjects and provide a well-rounded education for their children, with an emphasis on always pointing our children to their Savior.

Join Yvette Hampton and Linda Lacour Hobar on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast as they explore the vital role of history in homeschooling. In this enlightening episode of our Homeschooling Every Subject series, Linda, author of The Mystery of History, sheds light on why understanding the past is crucial for our children's education and offers practical insights into integrating history into your homeschooling curriculum. Discover how history reveals the fallen nature of mankind, informs our voting decisions, and is an essential part of high school education.

Yvette Hampton chats with Leslie Nunnery about her insightful book, "Heart School: How Amazing Parents Become Excellent Home Educators." Learn how to create a harmonious, Christ-centered homeschool environment and uncover strategies for balancing order and joy in your homeschool. Perfect for parents seeking to disciple their children with a biblical foundation while enjoying every moment of the homeschooling adventure.

Yvette Hampton sits down with homeschooling veteran Rachael Carman to discuss the emotional journey of launching homeschooled children into adulthood. In this heartfelt episode from our Homeschooling Through the Years series, Rachael shares her experience of graduating all seven of her children and offers insights on navigating the changing parent-child relationship as our children enter adulthood. Discover how to prepare yourself and your children for this significant transition while maintaining strong family bonds. Don't miss this encouraging conversation about embracing the joys and challenges of the post-homeschooling years.