Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution

• Navigating Hormones While Homeschooling: Supporting Moms and Teens Through Big Changes with Monica Swanson

  Are you a homeschool mom navigating the rollercoaster of hormones—both yours and your teen’s? Kristi Clover sits down with Monica Swanson⁠⁠ (homeschool mom of four boys, author, and speaker) to talk openly about perimenopause, homeschooling through hormonal changes, and raising teens with grace. Discover real-life tips for staying grounded, practical strategies for keeping the peace at home, and encouragement to connect with your kids even when tempers flare. Whether you’re dealing with brain fog, “frozen shoulder,” or high-emotion days, you’re not alone! Dive into this honest and uplifting conversation geared for Christian homeschool moms navigating midlife and motherhood.What you’ll discover:1. Navigating perimenopause as a homeschool mom2. Helping teens through hormonal changes3. Staying spiritually grounded in hard seasons4. Fun, practical ways to connect in the chaos5. "Don't be silent, don't suffer quietly. Talk to somebody and talk to your husband."Recommended Resources:⁠Monica Swanson Podcast⁠⁠Raising Amazing, by Monica Swanson⁠⁠Boy Mom, by Monica Swanson⁠⁠Becoming Homeschoolers, by Monica Swanson⁠ ⁠Character Training Course⁠⁠Women’s Wellness Series⁠⁠3 Day Homeschool Reset⁠⁠Ultimate Homeschool Organization Course⁠(Get a $30 Coupon Here)⁠More from Monica Swanson on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠⁠More from Kristi Clover on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠Chapters:02:39 Homeschooling Happens in Real Life02:54 Navigating Perimenopause While Homeschooling04:11 I Wasn't Prepared! Nobody Talked About Perimenopause06:17 Perimenopause and Frozen Shoulder07:31 Perimenopause and Rising Divorce Rates08:40 Navigating Teenage Hormones and Homeschooling09:42 Our Teens Need Our Love and Support10:03 Physical Activity is Crucial for Kids' Mental Health and Development14:09 How Can We Turn Conflicts Into Opportunities to Connect With Our Kids?14:28 Using Activity as an Opportunity for Connection and Conflict Resolution17:06 Practical Advice for Staying Calm During Conflict21:25 Practical Tips for Managing Perimenopause/MenopauseWe want to hear from you! Is there a guest you’d like to hear from or a subject you’d like us to discuss on the podcast? How can we be praying for you? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Talk to us here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsors:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apologia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BJU Press Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CTCMath⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is a member of the Biblical Family Network. Our mission is to support and encourage the family by providing the very best podcasts on family, discipleship, marriage, parenting, worldview, culture, and education, all from a Biblical perspective. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the website for more great shows⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nicki Truesdell Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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• Parenting Teens with Purpose: Character Training Strategies from Monica Swanson

  How do we raise kids of character? Kristi Clover and Monica Swanson share practical tips for building lasting character and joy in your kids during the holidays and beyond. Monica, homeschooling mom of four and author of Boy Mom, Raising Amazing, and Becoming Homeschoolers” reveals how real-life challenges led her to develop effective, easy-to-implement character training practices—perfect for busy Christian families!What you’ll discover:• How to make character lessons part of everyday routines (without adding more to your plate!)• Why modeling, humility, repentance, and prayer are the foundation for transformation• Creative ways to use holiday traditions for gratitude and service• Encouragement: It’s never too late to start instilling godly values!Recommended Resources:Monica Swanson PodcastRaising Amazing, by Monica SwansonBoy Mom, by Monica SwansonBecoming Homeschoolers, by Monica Swanson Character Training CourseWomen’s Wellness Series3 Day Homeschool ResetUltimate Homeschool Organization Course(Get a $30 Coupon Here)More from Monica Swanson on the Schoolhouse Rocked PodcastMore from Kristi Clover on the Schoolhouse Rocked PodcastChapters:02:39 Homeschooling Happens in Real Life02:54 Navigating Perimenopause While Homeschooling04:11 I Wasn't Prepared! Nobody Talked About Perimenopause06:17 Perimenopause and Frozen Shoulder07:31 Perimenopause and Rising Divorce Rates08:40 Navigating Teenage Hormones and Homeschooling09:42 Our Teens Need Our Love and Support10:03 Physical Activity is Crucial for Kids' Mental Health and Development14:09 How Can We Turn Conflicts Into Opportunities to Connect With Our Kids?14:28 Using Activity as an Opportunity for Connection and Conflict Resolution17:06 Practical Advice for Staying Calm During Conflict21:25 Practical Tips for Managing Perimenopause/MenopauseWe want to hear from you! Is there a guest you’d like to hear from or a subject you’d like us to discuss on the podcast? How can we be praying for you? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Talk to us here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsors:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apologia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BJU Press Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CTCMath⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is a member of the Biblical Family Network. Our mission is to support and encourage the family by providing the very best podcasts on family, discipleship, marriage, parenting, worldview, culture, and education, all from a Biblical perspective. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the website for more great shows⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nicki Truesdell Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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• Homeschooling Through Chaos: Grace-Filled Strategies for Managing Home and School Life with Rachael Carman

  What do you do when homeschooling gets HARD? In this candid episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Kristi Clover talks to veteran homeschool mom of seven, Rachael Carman, about finding balance and staying rooted in God’s sovereignty as a Christian homeschool mom. Journey with these two seasoned homeschooling leaders as they discuss:Managing home and homeschool when your kids need extra attentionNavigating big emotions (yours and theirs!) during difficult seasonsBuilding deeper connections with your kids when challenges ariseHandling those tough “I want to go to school!” conversations with grace, love, and confidenceWith practical examples, spiritual encouragement, and lots of laughter, Kristi and Rachael will help you find hope and fresh ideas—no matter where you are in your homeschooling adventure.Recommended Resources:⁠Apologia.com⁠⁠How to Have a HEART for Your Kids, by Rachael Carman⁠⁠How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? By Rachael Carman⁠⁠More books from Rachael Carman⁠⁠Let’s Talk Homeschool Podcast⁠⁠M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem: Simple Solutions to Organize Chaos and Bring More Joy into Your Home, by Kristi Clover⁠⁠Homeschool Basics: How to Get Started, Keep Motivated, and Bring Out the Best in Your Kids, by Kristi Clover⁠⁠Sanity Savers for Moms: Simple Solutions for a More Joy-filled Life, by Kristi Clover⁠⁠3 Day Homeschool Reset⁠⁠Ultimate Homeschool Organization Course⁠ (Get a $30 Coupon Here)⁠1 Minute Pause App⁠⁠See Rachael Carman in Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution⁠⁠More from Rachael Carman on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠⁠More from Kristi Clover on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠We want to hear from you! Is there a guest you’d like to hear from or a subject you’d like us to discuss on the podcast? How can we be praying for you? ⁠⁠⁠Talk to us here.⁠⁠⁠Sponsors:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apologia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BJU Press Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CTCMath⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is a member of the Biblical Family Network. Our mission is to support and encourage the family by providing the very best podcasts on family, discipleship, marriage, parenting, worldview, culture, and education, all from a Biblical perspective. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the website for more great shows⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nicki Truesdell Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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• The Truth About Balance: Embracing God’s Priorities in Homeschooling with Rachael Carman

  What does true balance look like for Christian homeschool moms? On this honest and inspiring episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Kristi Clover and Rachael Carman tackle the myth of balance in homeschooling and family life. Discover why priorities—not perfection—matter most, and how to overcome guilt and comparison by listening to God. With 7 kids and decades of experience, Rachael Carman shares practical tips and faith-filled encouragement for homeschooling through every season. Perfect for Christian moms seeking real-life advice and inspiration!Recommended Resources:Apologia.comHow to Have a HEART for Your Kids, by Rachael CarmanHow Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? By Rachael CarmanMore books from Rachael CarmanLet’s Talk Homeschool PodcastM.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem: Simple Solutions to Organize Chaos and Bring More Joy into Your Home, by Kristi CloverHomeschool Basics: How to Get Started, Keep Motivated, and Bring Out the Best in Your Kids, by Kristi CloverSanity Savers for Moms: Simple Solutions for a More Joy-filled Life, by Kristi Clover3 Day Homeschool ResetUltimate Homeschool Organization Course (Get a $30 Coupon Here)1 Minute Pause AppSee Rachael Carman in Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool RevolutionMore from Rachael Carman on the Schoolhouse Rocked PodcastMore from Kristi Clover on the Schoolhouse Rocked PodcastWe want to hear from you! Is there a guest you’d like to hear from or a subject you’d like us to discuss on the podcast? How can we be praying for you? ⁠⁠Talk to us here.⁠⁠Sponsors:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apologia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BJU Press Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CTCMath⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is a member of the Biblical Family Network. Our mission is to support and encourage the family by providing the very best podcasts on family, discipleship, marriage, parenting, worldview, culture, and education, all from a Biblical perspective. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the website for more great shows⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nicki Truesdell Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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• The Power of Imperfect Traditions: Shaping Character Through Real Family Moments | Dr. Kathy Koch

  Meeke Addison and Dr. Kathy Koch dive into the power of family traditions, biblical hospitality, and real-life parenting—especially during the bustling holiday season. Learn why traditions bring stability, how to embrace imperfect moments, and the importance of modeling generosity and character for your kids. Dr. Kathy also shares essential strategies for homeschool families to prevent frustration post-holidays by recognizing each child’s unique strengths and “smarts.”What you’ll learn:·       How traditions shape secure, joyful families·       Handling parental stress and perfectionism·       Fostering generosity and community beyond blood relatives·       Making the homeschool transition after holidays easierRecommended Resources:⁠CelebrateKids.com⁠⁠8 Great Smarts: Discover and Nurture Your Child's Intelligences, Dr. Kathy Koch⁠⁠Parent Differently: Raise Kids with Biblical Character that Changes Culture, Dr. Kathy – Koch⁠⁠More books from Dr. Kathy Koch⁠⁠More from Meeke Addison on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠We want to hear from you! Is there a guest you’d like to hear from or a subject you’d like us to discuss on the podcast? How can we be praying for you? ⁠Talk to us here.⁠Sponsors:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apologia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BJU Press Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CTCMath⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is a member of the Biblical Family Network. Our mission is to support and encourage the family by providing the very best podcasts on family, discipleship, marriage, parenting, worldview, culture, and education, all from a Biblical perspective. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the website for more great shows⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nicki Truesdell Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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