Preparing for the Teen Years

Encouragement, Jr. High and Sr. High, Parenting, Teens

by Durenda Wilson [Editor’s Note: We are looking forward to having Durenda join us as a Featured Speaker at CHEA’s Parenting & Homeschool Conference, May 9-11, 2024 in La Mirada. This is just a preview of what Durenda will be sharing with us in a few months, as...

Homeschool Myth-Busting: High School Edition

Encouragement, Graduation, High School, Homeschool, Jr. High and Sr. High, Teens

by Penny Ross As grade 9 drew near for my oldest child, I was quite concerned that it would be too difficult and time-consuming to homeschool high school. I worried that I would be doing my kids a disservice by continuing to teach them myself. However, now looking...

But I’m Not a Teacher!

Elementary, Encouragement, Family, God's Plan, High School, Jr. High and Sr. High, New Homeschoolers

by Penny Ross “But I’m just a mom! I’m not a teacher! Won’t I fail my child?” This is one of the most common fears I hear voiced by parents considering homeschooling. We are accustomed to the world of campus-based education, with “paid experts” filling the role of...

Sharpen Those #2 Pencils: Preparing for the SAT Exam by Denise Boiko

Jr. High and Sr. High

Whether homeschooled or traditionally schooled, high school students have one thing in common: their dread of college entrance exams. Homeschooling parents, too, may be intimidated. To begin with, our students generally take fewer standardized tests than do...

Teach Your Teens to Think Biblically Using Research, Reason, Relate, and Record By Mary Schofield

Jr. High and Sr. High

All Christian parents hope their children will grow up to be strong in the Lord, not only trusting Christ for their salvation, but also becoming mature Christian leaders. This requires that they learn how to think biblically, reasoning accurately from Scripture, and...

Discipleship 101 By Mary Schofield

Jr. High and Sr. High

The first step to starting high school is to consider high school graduation. That’s right, you have to plan the graduation before you even start ninth grade. If your student is enrolled in a private school satellite program (PSP) administered by a private school,...