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Depression, Anxiety, Exhaustion - these can be overwhelming for anyone, but when homeschooling moms are struggling it brings the extra challenges of dealing with your kids, husband, and school responsibilities in the darkest times.
Rachael Carman and Yvette Hampton share their experiences with dealing with depression and anxiety as homeschooling moms and they give hope and advice for other moms dealing with similar struggles
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Rachael Carman had it going on—or so she thought. After surviving sixty-three months of pregnancy, countless sleepless nights, and 35,000+ diapers, this one-time control freak encountered God’s grace. And she encourages you to do the same! 
In her books How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? and How to Have a HEART for Your Kids, Rachael challenges mothers to surrender their will and draw closer to their heavenly Father. She invites moms to join her in loving God passionately and worshiping him fully while sweeping up Cheerios, doing laundry, and planning dinner. You will be affirmed in your role as a mother as Rachael speaks of her struggles with perfectionism and impatience and shares her challenges, failures, and victories amid the ever-changing seasons of life. Her honesty will surprise you, and her humor will put you at ease. 
Rachael is not only a respected author but is also a sought-after speaker. She has been a speaker in over thirty states and seven countries. 
She has been married to her husband, Davis, since 1986. They have seven kids with whom they love to laugh. Together, their life has been a roller-coaster ride, with God at the controls. Rachael enjoys playing in the dirt, eating dark chocolate, and walking on the beach. She and Davis are the owners of Apologia Educational Ministries.
 
Watch Rachael Carman’s 2023 Homegrown Generation Family Expo session, How to Die to Yourself and Live to Tell About It.
Watch Rachael Carman’s 2020 Homegrown Generation Family Expo session, “What about “That” Child?”
You can find Rachael online at www.RachaelCarman.com.
You can listen to her on the Let’s Talk Homeschool Podcast and the Real Refreshment Podcast.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:
Association of Certified Biblical Counselors
Christian Heroes Then and Now Book Series from YWAM Publishing
Lamplighter Books and Audio Dramas
Find a Local Homeschool support group – HSLDA
 
RECOMMENDED PODCAST EPISODES:
Gameschooling with Cindy West
1000 Hours Outdoors, with Ginny Yurich
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Are you weary? Are the pressures of life, homeschooling, parenting, etc. overwhelming you? Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella talk with long-homeschool mom, Rachael Carman, about how to let go and find peace and joy in your homeschool. Learn with us how to replace Worship for Worry, Acknowledgement for Anxiety, and Prayer for Panic.
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In her books How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? and How to Have a HEART for Your Kids, Rachael Carman challenges mothers to surrender their will and draw closer to their heavenly Father. She invites moms to join her in loving God passionately and worshiping him fully while sweeping up Cheerios, doing laundry, and planning dinner. You will be affirmed in your role as a mother as Rachael speaks of her struggles with perfectionism and impatience and shares her challenges, failures, and victories amid the ever-changing seasons of life. Her honesty will surprise you, and her humor will put you at ease. 
Rachael is not only a respected author but is also a sought-after speaker. She has been a speaker in over thirty states and seven countries. 
She has been married to her husband, Davis, since 1986. They have seven kids with whom they love to laugh. Together, their life has been a roller-coaster ride, with God at the controls. Rachael enjoys playing in the dirt, eating dark chocolate, and walking on the beach. She and Davis are the owners of Apologia Educational Ministries.
Watch Rachael Carman’s session, “What about “That” Child?”
You can find Rachael online at www.RachaelCarman.com.
You can listen to her on the Let’s Talk Homeschool Podcast.
Scripture References:
Matthew 6:25-34
Mark 5:34-41
 
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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.
 
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Join Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella as they talk with Rachael Carman, homeschool mom, speaker, author, and owner of Apologia Educational Ministries, about why marriage matters, how to make it a priority, why it’s important to set a good example for your children, how to respond when things get hard (because that’s reality) and practical tips on how to have a successful and God honoring marriage. Backstage Pass members will get access to the extended portion of this episode with more tips on how to have a great marriage!
Rachael Carman will be speaking at the 2020 Homegrown Generation Family Expo, which is being presented by the Schoolhouse Rocked team as a ministry to homeschool families.
Rachael Carman had it going on—or so she thought. After surviving sixty-three months of pregnancy, countless sleepless nights, and 35,000+ diapers, this one-time control freak encountered God’s grace. And she encourages you to do the same!
In her books How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? and How to Have a HEART for Your Kids, Rachael challenges mothers to surrender their will and draw closer to their heavenly Father. She invites moms to join her in loving God passionately and worshiping him fully while sweeping up Cheerios, doing laundry, and planning dinner. You will be affirmed in your role as a mother as Rachael speaks of her struggles with perfectionism and impatience and shares her challenges, failures, and victories amid the ever-changing seasons of life. Her honesty will surprise you, and her humor will put you at ease.
Backstage Pass members can watch the full video of this interview, which includes 30 minutes of bonus footage! Not a member yet? Lifetime Backstage Pass Members also get lifetime access to the 2020 Homegrown Generation Family Expo.
Read the transcript of this episode here.
Rachael is not only a respected author but is also a sought-after speaker. She has been a speaker in over thirty states and seven countries. She has been married to her husband, Davis, since 1986. They have seven kids with whom they love to laugh. Together, their life has been a roller-coaster ride, with God at the controls. Rachael enjoys playing in the dirt, eating dark chocolate, and walking on the beach. She and Davis are the owners of Apologia Educational Ministries.
You can find Rachael online at www.RachaelCarman.com.
You can listen to her on the Let’s Talk Homeschool Podcast.
Excellent books on marriage:
Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs
For Women Only, Revised and Updated Edition: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men
The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
Feminine Appeal: Seven Virtues of a Godly Wife and Mother
Excellent movies that will encourage you in your marriage:
Fireproof
War Room
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Ever feel like you are about to lose your mind? There’s so much to do and so little time. How do you balance it all? How do you know what to do and what not to do?
Join Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella as they talk with Rachael Carman about 7 SIMPLE STEPS TO SANITY for homeschool moms! Learn how peaceful walking with God can be.
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Join us in providing this great resource to families considering homeschooling for the first time, to moms struggling with feelings of inadequacy, parents working hard to balance family responsibilities and school time, and to students wondering if they are missing out by not attending public or private schools.
   
Rachael Carman is a popular author and speaker, as well as co-owner of Apologia, with her husband, Davis. You can find more encouragement from Rachael at www.rachaelcarman.com.
Listen to Rachael Carman's previous episode of The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Marriage Matters.
Watch the full video of this interview.
 
 
 
Are you interested in home education? Visit HomegrownGeneration.com for over 9 hours of FREE homeschooling videos and much more.  Included in this free content is Rachael Carman's session, "What about 'That' Child?"
The Homegrown Generation Family Expo is an online homeschool conference offering over 40 hours of encouragement and practical advice. Lifetime access to all of the 2020 conference sessions is just $20.
 
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.
 

If you missed Monday's episode, you will want to go back and listen to the first part of this interview with Rachael Carman.
Ever feel like you are about to lose your mind? There’s so much to do and so little time. How do you balance it all? How do you know what to do and what not to do?
Join Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella as they talk with Rachael Carman about 7 SIMPLE STEPS TO SANITY for homeschool moms! Learn how peaceful walking with God can be.
PARTNER WITH US!
If you believe in homeschooling, please partner with us by making a tax-deductible donation to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
Join us in providing this great resource to families considering homeschooling for the first time, to moms struggling with feelings of inadequacy, parents working hard to balance family responsibilities and school time, and to students wondering if they are missing out by not attending public or private schools.
   
Rachael Carman is a popular author and speaker, as well as co-owner of Apologia, with her husband, Davis. You can find more encouragement from Rachael at www.rachaelcarman.com.
Listen to Rachael Carman's previous episode of The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Marriage Matters.
Watch the full video of this interview.
 
 
 
Are you interested in home education? Visit HomegrownGeneration.com for over 9 hours of FREE homeschooling videos and much more.  Included in this free content is Rachael Carman's session, "What about 'That' Child?"
The Homegrown Generation Family Expo is an online homeschool conference offering over 40 hours of encouragement and practical advice. Lifetime access to all of the 2020 conference sessions is just $20.
 
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.
 

Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella are back with Rachael Carman to answer your questions about homeschooling and parenting. 
If you missed it, please make sure you go back and listen to Monday and Wednesday's episodes with Rachael, where she discusses 7 simple steps to homeschooling sanity.
PARTNER WITH US!
If you believe in homeschooling, please partner with us by making a tax-deductible donation to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
Join us in providing this great resource to families considering homeschooling for the first time, to moms struggling with feelings of inadequacy, parents working hard to balance family responsibilities and school time, and to students wondering if they are missing out by not attending public or private schools.
   
Rachael Carman is a popular author and speaker, as well as co-owner of Apologia, with her husband, Davis. You can find more encouragement from Rachael at www.rachaelcarman.com.
Listen to Rachael Carman's previous episode of The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Marriage Matters.
Watch the full video of this interview.
 
 
 
Are you interested in home education? Visit HomegrownGeneration.com for over 9 hours of FREE homeschooling videos and much more.  Included in this free content is Rachael Carman's session, "What about 'That' Child?"
The Homegrown Generation Family Expo is an online homeschool conference offering over 40 hours of encouragement and practical advice. Lifetime access to all of the 2020 conference sessions is just $20.
 
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.
 

What face comes to mind when you hear “that" child? Do you smile or scowl when you see that face? Do you struggle to like that child? That child is a world changer. God has a plan for that child. All of that energy, all those questions, all that strength, all THAT, is God-given for His glory. Come learn strategies for learning to enjoy that child, to embrace that child, and to train that child for God’s purposes.
Yvette Hampton talks with Rachael Carman, of Apologia Educational Ministries, about effective and Christ-honoring ways to parent, teach, and disciple EVERY child, not just difficult children.
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Watch this full interview for free at HomegrownGeneration.com.
 
Rachael Carman had it going on—or so she thought. After surviving sixty-three months of pregnancy, countless sleepless nights, and 35,000+ diapers, this one-time control freak encountered God’s grace. And she encourages you to do the same! 
In her books How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? and How to Have a HEART for Your Kids, Rachael challenges mothers to surrender their will and draw closer to their heavenly Father. She invites moms to join her in loving God passionately and worshiping him fully while sweeping up Cheerios, doing laundry, and planning dinner. You will be affirmed in your role as a mother as Rachael speaks of her struggles with perfectionism and impatience and shares her challenges, failures, and victories amid the ever-changing seasons of life. Her honesty will surprise you, and her humor will put you at ease. 
Rachael is not only a respected author but is also a sought-after speaker. She has been a speaker in over thirty states and seven countries. 
She has been married to her husband, Davis, since 1986. They have seven kids with whom they love to laugh. Together, their life has been a roller-coaster ride, with God at the controls. Rachael enjoys playing in the dirt, eating dark chocolate, and walking on the beach. She and Davis are the owners of Apologia Educational Ministries.
You can find Rachael online at www.RachaelCarman.com.
You can listen to her on the Let’s Talk Homeschool Podcast.
 
 
This interview was originally broadcast live for the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. 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 2020 Homegrown Generation Family Expo.
 
 
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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. 
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Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Their 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 purpose of Classical Conversations® is to lead 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.