Sanity Savers: Prioritizing Family for Homeschool Success, Kristi Clover, Part 3

"Homeschooling is a lifestyle encompassing all aspects of teaching and learning." ~ Kristi Clover Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Join Yvette Hampton and Kristi Clover on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, as they dive into sanity savers for homeschool moms. Discover practical tips to maintain balance, find your identity in Christ, and foster encouragement through community. Kristi shares valuable insights on meal planning, personal time, and prioritizing fun in your homeschool journey. Don't miss out on their discussion about flexible homeschooling structures and addressing educational milestones.  This was originally a session for the Homegrown Generation Family Expo, an online homeschool conference. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration! Registration includes lifetime access to all sessions from the 2023 and 2020 conferences. Come back tomorrow and Thursday for the rest of this conversation with Kristi Clover. 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 KristiClover.com M.O.M. – Master Organizer of Mayhem, by Kristi Clover Homeschool Basics, by Kristi Clover Homeschooling Styles and Methods – Roundtable Discussion and Q&A, with Kristi Clover More from Kristi Clover on the Schoolhouse Rocked 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!  Discussion Questions: 1. Kristi Clover mentions the importance of recognizing lies and remembering one's identity in Christ. How can this perspective shift impact a homeschool mom’s daily routine and mindset? 2. In what ways can surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals aid in the homeschooling journey and family discipleship? 3. Kristi suggests meal planning as a key sanity saver. Can you share some strategies or tips that have worked for you in meal planning? 4. Making time for oneself is considered crucial in maintaining sanity. What are some activities or practices you employ to ensure you have personal time amidst a busy homeschooling schedule? 5. The episode discusses recognizing when children are ready for different educational milestones. How can parents effectively gauge their children's readiness for new topics or skills? 6. Kristi and Yvette talk about the significance of extracurricular activities and family time. How do you currently balance extracurricular activities with quality family time? 7. The importance of letting go of stress-inducing activities is emphasized. Can you identify any activities in your schedule that may need reevaluation for the well-being of your family? 8. Kristi shared her experience adapting homeschooling while caretaking for her father. Have you encountered similar challenges, and how did you adapt your homeschooling structure to meet those circumstances? 9. Kristi and Yvette stress the importance of flexibility in homeschooling. Can you give an example of a time when being flexible led to a positive outcome in your homeschooling experience? 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 comple