2021-07

Sometimes it's hard to be joyful in the mundane responsibilities of everyday life as a mom and wife. Parenting, teaching, chauffeuring, menu planning, housekeeping, etc. It can sometimes be hard and feel lonely. Rachel Zwayne, homeschool mom of five and founder of the Facebook group, Joyful Mothers, is full of encouragement just for you.
Join Yvette Hampton and Rachel Zwayne on this journey to joyful mothering. 
Come back tomorrow for the conclusion of this discussion.
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Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
Without the support of the homeschool community we could not produce The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review on iTunes, and by praying for our team.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Rachel Zwayne was born and raised in New Zealand. At the age of 14, her father’s ministry (Ray Comfort / Living Waters) relocated to Southern California, where she eventually met her husband and became the mother of five children. Rachel has been homeschooling for the past 21 years and finds great delight in encouraging other women in their role as mothers, wives, and homeschoolers. She has done this in her capacity as a leader and teacher of multiple women’s groups, and as a conference speaker. Rachel has been married to Emeal (“E.Z.”) for 25 years and they live in Southern California.
Find Joyful Mothers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulmother/
Find Joyful Mothers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyful_mothers/
Recommended Resources:
Stop Comparing! Heather Creekmore, Part 1
Stop Comparing! Heather Creekmore, Part 2
Stop Comparing! Heather Creekmore, Part 3
 
Morning and Evening, NIV EditionBy Charles H. Spurgeon / Hendrickson Publishers
 
If you are considering homeschooling or just need some great homeschooling encouragement, please check out HomegrownGeneration.com for over 9 hours of FREE homeschool videos from the Homegrown Generation Family Expo.
 
New, lower price! FULL ACCESS to the Homegrown Generation Family Expo is just $10!
 
Please take a minute to visit our sponsors and thank them for helping to bring you The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. We ONLY work with companies we know and love! We happily recommend these companies and their products.
Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath 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. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.
 
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
 
Classical Conversations leads the home-centered education movement by teaching parents and students the classical tools of learning so that they can discover God's created order and beauty. Share the love of learning through a Christian worldview and fellowship with other families. Our families thrive using three keys to a great education: Classical, Christian, and Community.
Podcast Topics: Homeschool, Education, Parenting, Family, Parenting, Teens, Joy, joyful mothers, Rachel Zwayne, EZ Zwayne, Ray Comfort, Living Waters, Way of the Master

Sometimes it's hard to be joyful in the mundane responsibilities of everyday life as a mom and wife. Parenting, teaching, chauffeuring, menu planning, housekeeping, etc. It can sometimes be hard and feel lonely. Rachel Zwayne, homeschool mom of five and founder of the Facebook group, Joyful Mothers, is full of encouragement just for you.
Join Yvette Hampton and Rachel Zwayne on this journey to joyful mothering. 
Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this discussion.
Partner with us!
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
Without the support of the homeschool community we could not produce The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review on iTunes, and by praying for our team.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Rachel Zwayne was born and raised in New Zealand. At the age of 14, her father’s ministry (Ray Comfort / Living Waters) relocated to Southern California, where she eventually met her husband and became the mother of five children. Rachel has been homeschooling for the past 21 years and finds great delight in encouraging other women in their role as mothers, wives, and homeschoolers. She has done this in her capacity as a leader and teacher of multiple women’s groups, and as a conference speaker. Rachel has been married to Emeal (“E.Z.”) for 25 years and they live in Southern California.
Find Joyful Mothers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulmother/
Find Joyful Mothers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyful_mothers/
Recommended Resources:
Stop Comparing! Heather Creekmore, Part 1
Stop Comparing! Heather Creekmore, Part 2
Stop Comparing! Heather Creekmore, Part 3
 
Morning and Evening, NIV EditionBy Charles H. Spurgeon / Hendrickson Publishers
 
If you are considering homeschooling or just need some great homeschooling encouragement, please check out HomegrownGeneration.com for over 9 hours of FREE homeschool videos from the Homegrown Generation Family Expo.
 
New, lower price! FULL ACCESS to the Homegrown Generation Family Expo is just $10!
 
Please take a minute to visit our sponsors and thank them for helping to bring you The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. We ONLY work with companies we know and love! We happily recommend these companies and their products.
Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath 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. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.
 
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
 
Classical Conversations leads the home-centered education movement by teaching parents and students the classical tools of learning so that they can discover God's created order and beauty. Share the love of learning through a Christian worldview and fellowship with other families. Our families thrive using three keys to a great education: Classical, Christian, and Community.
Podcast Topics: Homeschool, Education, Parenting, Family, Parenting, Teens, Joy, joyful mothers, Rachel Zwayne, EZ Zwayne, Ray Comfort, Living Waters, Way of the Master

Some might say that we are living through difficult times. Some hold to the fact that life could be much more difficult. I suppose it depends on your perspective. But, as 2020/2021 has brought unprecedented circumstances to all of our lives, many kids and parents alike have had to work through the curve balls life has thrown at us and what the future might look like for our families. Though we know that the Lord is sovereign in all things, many are struggling to navigate through these trying times.
Yvette Hampton talks with Michelle Nietert, author, speaker, and Clinical Director of Community Counseling Associates in Dallas, TX, about how to help our kids manage difficult emotions, warning signs to look for, and 5 ways homeschooling moms can protect their own mental health.
Come back tomorrow for the conclusion of this discussion.
Partner with us!
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
Without the support of the homeschool community we could not produce The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review on iTunes, and by praying for our team.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Michelle Nietert, LPC-S is an author, speaker, and Clinical Director of Community Counseling Associates in Dallas, TX. She is also an Eating Disorder Specialist treating children, a high-conflict divorce expert, Parent Facilitator, and Reunification Therapist. She has appeared on ABC-Dallas and Crosswalk encouraging parents through our COVID-19 crisis. She also lent her mental health and parenting expertise as co-author of Loved & Cherished, a devotional for tween girls. Connect with Michelle on Instagram where she shares mental health tips.
Get Michelle’s Book
Loved and Cherished: 100 Devotions for GirlsBy Lynn Cowell & Michelle Nietert / ZonderKidz
Loved and Treasured by Lynn Cowell and Michelle Nietert is a devotional that gives girls the words of truth they so desperately need to hear: they are loved, protected, and valuable as children of God. Most importantly, because of the permanent and unchanging nature of God's love, they are enough. Designed for girls ages 8 to 12 years, this book includes 100 devotions, with each devotion featuring a prayer that teaches readers how to talk to and listen to God every day. Perfect for gift-giving with lovely page illustrations and ribbon marker.
MichelleNietert.com
facebook.com/michellenietert/
instagram.com/michellenietert/
LovedandCherished.me/
 
If you are considering homeschooling or just need some great homeschooling encouragement, please check out HomegrownGeneration.com for over 9 hours of FREE homeschool videos from the Homegrown Generation Family Expo.
 
New, lower price! FULL ACCESS to the Homegrown Generation Family Expo is just $10!
 
Please take a minute to visit our sponsors and thank them for helping to bring you The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. We ONLY work with companies we know and love! We happily recommend these companies and their products.
Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath 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. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.
 
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
 
Classical Conversations leads the home-centered education movement by teaching parents and students the classical tools of learning so that they can discover God's created order and beauty. Share the love of learning through a Christian worldview and fellowship with other families. Our families thrive using three keys to a great education: Classical, Christian, and Community.
Podcast Topics: Family, Parenting, Teens, Depression, Counseling, Suicide, Marriage, Michelle Nietert, Emotions, Warning Signs, Mental Heath, Motherhood, Moms

Some might say that we are living through difficult times. Some hold to the fact that life could be much more difficult. I suppose it depends on your perspective. But, as 2020/2021 has brought unprecedented circumstances to all of our lives, many kids and parents alike have had to work through the curve balls life has thrown at us and what the future might look like for our families. Though we know that the Lord is sovereign in all things, many are struggling to navigate through these trying times.
Yvette Hampton talks with Michelle Nietert, author, speaker, and Clinical Director of Community Counseling Associates in Dallas, TX, about how to help our kids manage difficult emotions, warning signs to look for, and 5 ways homeschooling moms can protect their own mental health.
Come back tomorrow for the conclusion of this discussion.
Partner with us!
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
Without the support of the homeschool community we could not produce The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review on iTunes, and by praying for our team.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Michelle Nietert, LPC-S is an author, speaker, and Clinical Director of Community Counseling Associates in Dallas, TX. She is also an Eating Disorder Specialist treating children, a high-conflict divorce expert, Parent Facilitator, and Reunification Therapist. She has appeared on ABC-Dallas and Crosswalk encouraging parents through our COVID-19 crisis. She also lent her mental health and parenting expertise as co-author of Loved & Cherished, a devotional for tween girls. Connect with Michelle on Instagram where she shares mental health tips.
Get Michelle’s Book
Loved and Cherished: 100 Devotions for GirlsBy Lynn Cowell & Michelle Nietert / ZonderKidz
Loved and Treasured by Lynn Cowell and Michelle Nietert is a devotional that gives girls the words of truth they so desperately need to hear: they are loved, protected, and valuable as children of God. Most importantly, because of the permanent and unchanging nature of God's love, they are enough. Designed for girls ages 8 to 12 years, this book includes 100 devotions, with each devotion featuring a prayer that teaches readers how to talk to and listen to God every day. Perfect for gift-giving with lovely page illustrations and ribbon marker.
MichelleNietert.com
facebook.com/michellenietert/
instagram.com/michellenietert/
LovedandCherished.me/
 
If you are considering homeschooling or just need some great homeschooling encouragement, please check out HomegrownGeneration.com for over 9 hours of FREE homeschool videos from the Homegrown Generation Family Expo.
 
New, lower price! FULL ACCESS to the Homegrown Generation Family Expo is just $10!
 
Please take a minute to visit our sponsors and thank them for helping to bring you The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. We ONLY work with companies we know and love! We happily recommend these companies and their products.
Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath 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. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.
 
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
 
Classical Conversations leads the home-centered education movement by teaching parents and students the classical tools of learning so that they can discover God's created order and beauty. Share the love of learning through a Christian worldview and fellowship with other families. Our families thrive using three keys to a great education: Classical, Christian, and Community.
Podcast Topics: Family, Parenting, Teens, Depression, Counseling, Suicide, Marriage, Michelle Nietert, Emotions, Warning Signs, Mental Heath, Motherhood, Moms

Some might say that we are living through difficult times. Some hold to the fact that life could be much more difficult. I suppose it depends on your perspective. But, as 2020/2021 has brought unprecedented circumstances to all of our lives, many kids and parents alike have had to work through the curve balls life has thrown at us and what the future might look like for our families. Though we know that the Lord is sovereign in all things, many are struggling to navigate through these trying times.
Yvette Hampton talks with Michelle Nietert, author, speaker, and Clinical Director of Community Counseling Associates in Dallas, TX, about how to help our kids manage difficult emotions, warning signs to look for, and 5 ways homeschooling moms can protect their own mental health.
Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this discussion.
Partner with us!
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
Without the support of the homeschool community we could not produce The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review on iTunes, and by praying for our team.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Michelle Nietert, LPC-S is an author, speaker, and Clinical Director of Community Counseling Associates in Dallas, TX. She is also an Eating Disorder Specialist treating children, a high-conflict divorce expert, Parent Facilitator, and Reunification Therapist. She has appeared on ABC-Dallas and Crosswalk encouraging parents through our COVID-19 crisis. She also lent her mental health and parenting expertise as co-author of Loved & Cherished, a devotional for tween girls. Connect with Michelle on Instagram where she shares mental health tips.
Get Michelle’s Book
Loved and Cherished: 100 Devotions for GirlsBy Lynn Cowell & Michelle Nietert / ZonderKidz
Loved and Treasured by Lynn Cowell and Michelle Nietert is a devotional that gives girls the words of truth they so desperately need to hear: they are loved, protected, and valuable as children of God. Most importantly, because of the permanent and unchanging nature of God's love, they are enough. Designed for girls ages 8 to 12 years, this book includes 100 devotions, with each devotion featuring a prayer that teaches readers how to talk to and listen to God every day. Perfect for gift-giving with lovely page illustrations and ribbon marker.
MichelleNietert.com
facebook.com/michellenietert/
instagram.com/michellenietert/
LovedandCherished.me/
 
If you are considering homeschooling or just need some great homeschooling encouragement, please check out HomegrownGeneration.com for over 9 hours of FREE homeschool videos from the Homegrown Generation Family Expo.
 
New, lower price! FULL ACCESS to the Homegrown Generation Family Expo is just $10!
 
Please take a minute to visit our sponsors and thank them for helping to bring you The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. We ONLY work with companies we know and love! We happily recommend these companies and their products.
Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath 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. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.
 
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
 
Classical Conversations leads the home-centered education movement by teaching parents and students the classical tools of learning so that they can discover God's created order and beauty. Share the love of learning through a Christian worldview and fellowship with other families. Our families thrive using three keys to a great education: Classical, Christian, and Community.
Podcast Topics: Family, Parenting, Teens, Depression, Counseling, Suicide, Marriage, Michelle Nietert, Emotions, Warning Signs, Mental Heath, Motherhood, Moms

Contrary to popular belief, you do have what it takes to give your child a healthy, successful future. In this interview, Yvette Hampton talks with trusted homeschool expert and mom of eight, Durenda Wilson, who shares about her new book The Four-Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life.
Partner with us!
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
Without the support of the homeschool community we could not produce The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review on iTunes, and by praying for our team.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
In The Four-Hour School Day, Durenda unpacks the lifelong advantages of home education, and offers practical advice for parents looking for fresh ideas to ensure their children have a quality education suited to their natural talents and abilities –and how to do that in just four hours a day or less!
Purchase Durenda’s New Book:
Four-Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool LifeBy Durenda Wilson / Zondervan Trade Books
Durenda Wilson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/durenda.wilson.official
Durenda Wilson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/durendaleewilson/
If you are considering homeschooling or just need some great homeschooling encouragement, please check out HomegrownGeneration.com for over 9 hours of FREE homeschool videos from the Homegrown Generation Family Expo.
 
New, lower price! FULL ACCESS to the Homegrown Generation Family Expo is just $10!
 
Please take a minute to visit our sponsors and thank them for helping to bring you The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. We ONLY work with companies we know and love! We happily recommend these companies and their products.
Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath 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. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.
 
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
 
Classical Conversations leads the home-centered education movement by teaching parents and students the classical tools of learning so that they can discover God's created order and beauty. Share the love of learning through a Christian worldview and fellowship with other families. Our families thrive using three keys to a great education: Classical, Christian, and Community.
Podcast Topics: Homeschooling, The 4 Hour School Day, Homeschool Schedule, Curriculum, Durenda Wilson, Homeschool Planning, Parenting, Homeschool Book, Teaching