Welcome to the December 2025 issue of Homeschooling Teen, a free monthly online magazine for homeschool high schoolers ages 13-19 and their parents. This month’s articles are listed below, and you can read them all at HomeschoolingTeen.com.
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Editor’s Column
Letter from the Editor: December 2025/January 2026
Happy December! Hello (almost) winter!
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Homeschooling Teen Profile
Adam Kucera: How a Homeschooled Teen Became a Dog Show Champion
Adam Kucera is a homeschooled teen who won the AKC National Owner Handled Series while handling his Irish Setter, Stryker.
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Homeschooling High School
Christmas Break Ideas for Teens
A whole list of ideas for Christmas break fun, adventure, and learning!
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Homeschool Electives
Hillsdale Winter Interim Courses
You can take Hillsdale College courses online during Christmas break – for free!
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Homeschooling Your Teen
How Social Media Use May Be Undermining Teen Memory
A new study shows that social media use is having a negative impact on teens’ long-term memory and test scores.
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College-Bound
Elevate Your Study Success with These Desk Décor Ideas
Enhance your study space for the new year with some stylish desk décor. Read this article for ideas!
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Homeschool Friendly College
Gutenberg College: Great Books. Great Conversation. Great Education.
Gutenberg College is a small, private, four-year liberal arts institution in Eugene, Oregon.
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Careers
Standing Strong: Practical Ways Single Parents Can Navigate Emotional, Financial & Daily Pressures
Yes — single parents can homeschool. Ideally, they will work from home or have flexible hours and depend on a strong support network.
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Read the Bible
Teach Me to Pray: Praying God’s Word from A to Z
Teach Me to Pray is an illustrated alphabetical collection of heartfelt prayers by Kristen Wetherell.
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Right-Wing Teen
Both “Christmas” and “Xmas” refer to the same holiday. The difference lies in perception.
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Product Reviews
Fun Way to Learn the Phonetic Alphabet
What a fabulous way for kids and adults to learn the Phonetic Alphabet. It worked for me!
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STEM Time
STEM and Sustainable Christmas Tree Farming
Sustainable Christmas tree farms blend tradition with innovation—bringing holiday cheer while teaching responsibility for the environment.
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Teen Tech Talk
The best tech gifts for teens hit the sweet spot between fun, trendy, and practical.
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Health Corner
Do You Think You Have a Bad Memory?
Teens can experience forgetfulness or “bad memory,” but usually for reasons different from older adults.
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Scholarships
Stampede Auto “Driven Toward the Future” Scholarship
Explore the future of mobility, sustainability, and automotive innovation with the Stampede Auto Scholarship.
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Infographic
Infographic: Twelve Days of Christmas
Do you know the story – and the math – behind the Twelve Days of Christmas?
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