Have you ever wished you could talk to a veteran homeschooler, a mom who could share long-term experience and provide encouragement and advice? Have you wondered what it’s like to transition from the role of homeschooling mom to mentor of young adult and launching big kids? In my recent conversation with Carrie de Francisco, a […]
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Wondering how to homeschool high school? Homeschooling gives us the opportunity to balance rigorous academics with the unique needs of their teenagers. As parents, we often wonder how to effectively prepare our high schoolers for their next steps—be it college, vocational training, or the workforce. With the right strategies and a focus on building a
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As a parent, I’m continually amazed by the depth of thought my homeschooled daughter demonstrates. In a world where identity often feels fragmented and superficial, Emma, a 17-year-old homeschooled student, delves into the complexities of Gen-Z’s search for meaning through the lens of aesthetic trends. With a blend of personal reflection and philosophical inquiry, she
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“Should my homeschool graduate go to college?” Everyone, it seems, is ready to give an opinion on whether or not your teen should go to college and whether 4 year college degrees actually matter. And while a lot of the discussion seems to center around the idea that each unique child’s experience and needs will
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Homeschooling and parenting teens is a time of great challenges and joys. It’s such an encouragement to hear from homeschool moms who have gone ahead of us who can share the insights they’ve gained along the way! One question we often have as parents is what we ought to expect from the teens and young
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My firstborn son is graduating from our homeschool this spring. While I trust he will look back on his years of home education with joy, that’s a story he will, God willing, share himself one day. But there’s a sneaky part of homeschooling you may not expect if you’re just getting started: it’s not just
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Online homeschool classes are not new. I took online classes myself as a homeschooled high schooler (sometimes I joke that I took them on stone tablets). But the past few years have seen an explosion of online opportunities for homeschoolers! Now parents are left wondering how to use online resources well, and how to set
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Parenting teens is not easy. Homeschooling them? Well, it’s just like parenting them…only even harder! But while it’s easy to focus on the challenges that come with parenting and homeschooling our teens, it’s also important to remember the beauties and grace that are an intrinsic part of the process. We see God at work in
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Do you want to study World War 2 with the teens in your homeschool? Here are some of the best resources for a living history approach to WW2 in your homeschool! Studying WW2 In Our Homeschool Ever since I was a child, I’ve been fascinated by the history of World War 2. I loved reading
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Have you wondered if your teen should take a Gap Year after high school? What are the benefits of gap years and are there any disadvantages to a gap year? LeAnn Gregory has written a Gap Year Guide to help parents and teens navigate when, why, and how to take a gap year after high
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