Welcome to the July 2022 issue of Homeschooling Teen, a monthly online magazine for homeschooled high schoolers and graduates ages 13-19. The articles for this month are all listed below, or you can view them at HomeschoolingTeen.com. Enjoy!
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Editor’s Column
Letter from the Editor: July 2022
July marks the halfway point of the year. So it’s a good time to look back at the year so far, think of what you’ve learned, and consider what you’d like to do next.
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Homeschooling Teen Profile
RIP Kevin Cooper, aka Cole Summers, An Ambitious Homeschooler
Kevin Cooper, 14, died tragically in a kayaking accident on June 11, 2022.
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Homeschooling High School
How To Create the Ideal Homeschool Environment for Teens
Try these few tips in your house to create the ideal homeschool environment!
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Homeschool Electives
Thriving 101: Free E-course for American Patriots
Why is thriving so important? It’s a word that seems to encompass the very genius of America, what has been called American exceptionalism.
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Homeschooling Your Teen
5 Ways To Turn Your Home Into the Hangout Spot for Your Teen and Their Friends
How to make your home into a fun and welcoming hangout spot for teens.
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Guest Column
Navigating the Difficult Teen Emotions During Homeschooling
Learning how to navigate difficult teen emotions during homeschooling isn’t easy, but it’s worth it.
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College-Bound
How to Find the Right College for Your Homeschooler
With a little research, you can help your child find the right college that will set them up for success.
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Homeschool Friendly College
The University of Washington is known for its medical, engineering, and scientific research.
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Careers
12 Jobs in the Beauty Industry
A cosmetology program can prepare you for some unique jobs in the beauty industry.
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Product Reviews
Amazon Prime Day is returning to its traditional time slot in July 2022 after two years of moving the sales event due to pandemic disruptions.
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Game Reviews & News
Amazon Prime Day 2022: Free Games Giveaway!
Prime Gaming’s free games giveaway includes lots of classic and indie games.
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Grace’s Garden
Please Do Not Rent Out Your Body (Afterverse Books Review)
Kyle Robert Schultz’s books are collectively called the “Afterverse.”
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The World Around Us
Pioneer Village for Sale in Missouri
Check out this 1800s-style pioneer village that was built by a teenager!
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Homeschool Characters in Literature & Film
GOING HOME: A Review of the New Pure Flix Series (Plus a Giveaway!)
GOING HOME is a faith-based series sharing insight into the daily interactions of a hospice nursing team. (Enter to win a Pure Flix subscription!)
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Read the Bible
Psalm 12: When the Wicked Rule
Have you read Psalm 12 lately?
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Advice Paradise
Advice Paradise: Motivation, Thoughts, and More
Advice Paradise is a column where you can ask questions, read our answers, and offer your own advice!
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Health Corner
4 Reasons Your Why Your Teen Needs Sleep
Every teen needs sleep – and enough of it! – to function at their best.
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Teen Tech Talk
Homeschooling in a Smart Home: What You Need to Know
Here are just a few ways that smart home technology can help you be a better homeschooling parent.
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STEM Time
NSHSS Survey: STEM Fields Top Choice for Gen Z
STEM fields are the leading career choice for US high-school and college students, according to a survey conducted by the NSHSS.
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Scholarships
Parks and Recreation Scholarships
Happy Parks and Recreation Month! Parks and Recreation Scholarships help students pursuing a degree in that field.
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Infographic
Healthy Food for Your Homeschooled Teen’s Healthy Brain
Assuring your teen is ready for a full day of learning can start by ensuring their brain is properly fueled and ready.
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Subscriber Freebie
Design a New US Flag – Did you know that the creator of the modern 50-star American flag, Robert Heft, was a high school junior from Ohio? It’s true! His design was chosen over 109,000 others when Alaska and Hawaii became states. What if the U.S. ever gains a 51st state? How would you rearrange the stars to make room for another one?
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