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
Nine Essential Questions for a Peaceful and Joyful Homeschool Journey with Carrie De Francisco
Ready to ditch the stress and rediscover what matters most in homeschooling? In this heartfelt episode of the SCHOOLHOUSE ROCKED PODCAST, Aby Rinella welcomes Carrie De Francisco, who shares wisdom from her years as a homeschool mom. Learn about her life-giving approach to homeschool planning—focused on nurturing your kids and your faith instead of checking off endless boxes.
Homeschooling Wisdom from the Trenches: Encouragement for Every Season with Carrie De Francisco
Are you searching for encouragement, practical tips, and wisdom as you homeschool through all seasons—especially high school? In this inspiring episode, veteran homeschool mom and mentor Carrie De Francisco joins host Aby Rinella to share real-life insights from over two decades of homeschooling. Carrie reveals how her journey evolved, what she would do differently, and the true heart behind lasting homeschool success. Whether you're a new homeschooler or preparing to graduate your kids, this episode is packed with encouragement, practical advice, and Christ-centered perspective.
Homeschooling High School: Discovering Passions and Purpose – Carrie De Francisco (Through the Years Series)
Homeschooling through high school can be daunting, but it can also be the most rewarding time for both parents and students. In this episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Yvette Hampton sits down with Carrie De Francisco, author of "Homeschool Through High School: A Handbook for Christian Education," to discuss the advantages of homeschooling during the teen years, for this addition to our Homeschooling Through the Years Series. Carrie shares her experience, wisdom, and practical tips for navigating these crucial years, from nurturing relationships, to providing a Christ-centered education, to choosing the right curriculum, Carrie shares her insights and experiences. If you're considering homeschooling your teen or are already in the thick of it, this episode is a must-listen!
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.
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