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Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
“Sometimes we have to redirect that energy. If it's going the wrong direction and they're not righting the ship with our instruction, then we're going to turn to things like some chores to sort of redirect their energy." ~ Durenda Wilson
Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
In this episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Yvette Hampton and guest Durenda Wilson dive into practical homeschooling tips for parenting, educating, and discipling boys. Drawing from her own experience of raising five boys, Durenda shares valuable insights on homeschooling boys, emphasizing the importance of understanding and accommodating their unique learning styles and needs. From incorporating physical activity and hands-on learning to knowing when and how to introduce certain subjects, this episode offers practical advice for boy mamas navigating the homeschooling journey.
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. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry?
Summit Ministries - Summit Ministries Student Conferences give teens and young adults reasons to trust the biblical foundation you’ve laid for them. Get a $200 discount on their in-person conference by using code SCHOOLHOUSE24 at checkout. And receive an additional $200 off with their Early Bird Discount when you register by March 31st.
Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
Raising Boys to Men, by Durenda Wilson releases March 5th on Amazon!
BONUS - Buy a copy Raising Boys to Men on March 5th or 6th and visit DurendaWilson.com/redeem to get a free copy of The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook when you enter your Amazon order number.
The Four-Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life, by Durenda Wilson
The Unhurried Homeschooler, by Durenda Wilson
Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word, by Durenda Wilson
More from Durenda Wilson on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
More on this subject:
Raising Boys to be Godly Men - Mark Hancock on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Discussion Questions:
1. What are some of the practical differences in homeschooling boys versus girls, according to Durenda Wilson?
2. Why is it important for parents to recognize and work with the physical activity needs of boys, especially in the early years of homeschooling?
3. How can parents effectively assess when their boys are ready to learn new things, such as reading, and how does this approach differ from traditional schooling?
4. In what ways can parents encourage an unhurried approach to homeschooling boys, as discussed by Durenda Wilson?
5. Why is it essential for parents to consider the purpose and impact of certain academic requirements for their boys, such as diagramming sentences and other non-essential curriculum elements?
6. How can parents maintain a healthy emotional approach to parenting boys and guard against emotional manipulation in the parent-child relationship?
7. What is the significance of incorporating prayer and Scripture into the homeschooling journey, particularly in the context of raising boys?
8. How does Durenda Wilson's personal story about her son's experience with language arts in high school offer reassurance and insight to parents struggling with specific academic challenges with their boys?
9. In cases where parents feel overwhelmed and perceive their boys as out of control, what practical steps can they take to address discipline and create a more respectful and effective learning environment at home?
📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? 🏠📓
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❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today!
Be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Schoolhouse Rocked merch here.
SPONSORS:
CTCMath - 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. Start your free trial today.
BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
Apologia – 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.
The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is a part of the Biblical Family Network and a proud member of the Christian Podcast Community.
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
“There's something about the mother son relationship, especially as they're getting into the teen years, they want to cut those apron strings all of a sudden, and all of a sudden they want to lead." ~ Durenda Wilson
Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
Join Yvette Hampton and guest Durenda Wilson in this episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast as they explore the challenges and insights of raising boys into godly young men. From early childhood to the teen years, they discuss promoting independence, fostering respect, and letting go of the reins as boys transition into adulthood. Discover valuable tips and strategies for parents navigating this important journey.
Come back tomorrow for the rest of this important conversation.
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. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry?
Summit Ministries - Summit Ministries Student Conferences give teens and young adults reasons to trust the biblical foundation you’ve laid for them. Get a $200 discount on their in-person conference by using code SCHOOLHOUSE24 at checkout. And receive an additional $200 off with their Early Bird Discount when you register by March 31st.
Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
Raising Boys to Men, by Durenda Wilson releases March 5th on Amazon!
BONUS - Buy a copy Raising Boys to Men on March 5th or 6th and visit DurendaWilson.com/redeem to get a free copy of The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook when you enter your Amazon order number.
The Four-Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life, by Durenda Wilson
The Unhurried Homeschooler, by Durenda Wilson
Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word, by Durenda Wilson
More from Durenda Wilson on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
More on this subject:
Raising Boys to be Godly Men - Mark Hancock on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Discussion Questions:
1. How does Durenda Wilson suggest raising boys to become godly and masculine men from a young age?
2. What are some practical ways that Durenda recommends instilling biblical principles in boys' hearts as they grow?
3. What does Durenda suggest as effective ways to discipline boys, especially in comparison to girls?
4. How does Durenda advise parents who feel they may have missed opportunities to train their boys in godly principles in earlier years?
5. How can parents, particularly moms, establish healthy boundaries and independence as boys move into their teen years?
6. In what ways can moms and dads work together to guide their sons through training and discipline, particularly in the context of changing family dynamics as the boys grow older?
7. What role do dads play in encouraging and guiding boys to become responsible, independent young men?
8. How does Durenda emphasize the importance of recognizing and respecting boys' need for physical activities, risk-taking, and independence, as opposed to nurturing and snuggling?
9. What are some successful strategies shared Durenda for instilling respect and responsibility in boys, particularly as they approach the transition into high school years?
10. How does homeschooling provide a unique environment for parents to guide their sons through discipline, training, independence, and academic pursuits, as discussed in the podcast?
📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? 🏠📓
🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution 🍿 for FREE today and get the 📖 Homeschool Survival Kit 📖 delivered to your inbox immediately!
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today!
Be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Schoolhouse Rocked merch here.
SPONSORS:
CTCMath - 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. Start your free trial today.
BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
Apologia – 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.
The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is a part of the Biblical Family Network and a proud member of the Christian Podcast Community.
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
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
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
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.
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.
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
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
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.
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.
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
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
This is a fantastic episode for parents of boys and girls!
Please enjoy this bonus episode with Durenda Wilson and Yvette Hampton, as they answer important questions from homeschooling moms. In this episode they discuss the role of dads in raising and training boys, how to deal with pornography, and much more.
The full video of this interview, which includes the extended question and answer session, is available to registered attendees of the 2020 Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Register today for over 40 hours of homeschool encouragement and instruction, weekly live conference session, and an upcoming premium session with Sam and Kevin Sorbo. There over 30 sessions on topics from homeschool styles and methods, to parenting, marriage, discipleship, and even homeschooling special needs students. Lifetime access is just $20.
Durenda Wilson is a 24-year veteran homeschooling mom of eight (born 1991-2004), six of whom have graduated. She has been married to Darryl for 30 years and they have 6 grandkids.
Durenda has written The Unhurried Homeschooler (a simple, mercifully short book on homeschooling) and Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart. She is the owner, writer, and host of her blog and podcast, at DurendaWilson.com. She also enjoys speaking at events where she can encourage homeschool parents to lay aside unnecessary expectations and truly enjoy this homeschooling journey!
Listen to Durenda's podcast episode on pornography
Durenda and Yvette Recommend Ginger Hubbard's books, Wise Words for Moms, Don't Make Me Count to Three!, and I Can't Believe You Just Said That!
Watch Durenda Wilson’s previous session for the Homegrown Generation Family Expo, “Nurturing Sibling Relationships”.
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.
Do you believe in homeschooling?
Help spread the word that homeschooling is good for students. It’s good for families. It’s good for AMERICA! Go to SchoolhouseRocked.com/support and join the movement to spread the word about homeschooling through movie theaters nationwide.
Support this podcast.
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
This is a fantastic episode for parents of boys and girls!
Boys and girls are different. As homeschooling families, we have the privilege of teaching our children according to their strengths and abilities, and encouraging them to be the people God made them to be. Join Durenda Wilson and Yvette Hampton as they discuss effective techniques for teaching boys and for growing them into the MEN that God wants them to be - the Godly future husbands for our daughters.
The full video of this interview, which includes an extended question and answer period, is available to registered attendees of the 2020 Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Register today for over 40 hours of homeschool encouragement and instruction, weekly live conference session, and an upcoming premium session with Sam and Kevin Sorbo. There over 30 sessions on topics from homeschool styles and methods, to parenting, marriage, discipleship, and even homeschooling special needs students. Lifetime access is just $20.
Durenda Wilson is a 24-year veteran homeschooling mom of eight (born 1991-2004), six of whom have graduated. She has been married to Darryl for 30 years and they have 6 grandkids.
Durenda has written The Unhurried Homeschooler (a simple, mercifully short book on homeschooling) and Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart. She is the owner, writer, and host of her blog and podcast, at DurendaWilson.com. She also enjoys speaking at events where she can encourage homeschool parents to lay aside unnecessary expectations and truly enjoy this homeschooling journey!
Watch Durenda Wilson’s previous session for the Homegrown Generation Family Expo, “Nurturing Sibling Relationships”.
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.
Do you believe in homeschooling?
Help spread the word that homeschooling is good for students. It’s good for families. It’s good for AMERICA! Go to SchoolhouseRocked.com/support and join the movement to spread the word about homeschooling through movie theaters nationwide.
Support this podcast.