Lessons From a Regular Homeschool Mom – Crystal Coleman, Part 1

"I knew when I was pregnant that I wanted to homeschool. I realized I had the opportunity to redeem my education and grow alongside my children." - Crystal Coleman Dive into the realities of being a homeschool mom with Yvette Hampton and her long-time friend Crystal Coleman on this heartfelt episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. With over 20 years of friendship and shared homeschooling experiences, they delve into the integration of Christian principles into daily life with their children. Crystal, a homeschooling mom who transitioned from a career in public school teaching, offers advice on taking things one day at a time, handling academic struggles, and the importance of a supportive community. The discussion ranges from light-hearted anecdotes about the friendship between their daughters to serious reflections on overcoming parenting regrets. Listen in as these two "regular homeschool moms" provide wisdom, encouragement, and a powerful reminder to rely on the Lord for guidance in homeschooling.  Come back Wednesday and Thursday 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? Recommended Resources: Podcast Note-Taking Guide Summit Ministries Student Conferences - Give your kids an unshakeable faith! 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. Discussion Questions: 1. How have you found that homeschooling offers flexibility and allows you to focus on tending to your children's hearts? What practices have helped you in this area? 2. In what ways can parents effectively share their faith with their children and set a godly example, while also recognizing the Holy Spirit's role in their kids' spiritual growth? 3. How do you cater to your children's different academic strengths in homeschooling, and what strategies do you use to foster individual development? 4. What advice would you give to new homeschool moms who are facing fears and uncertainties about their ability to educate their children? 5. What misconceptions about homeschooling have you encountered, and how do you address them with skeptical family members or friends?   📚📖 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. Summit Ministries