Welcome to the October 2026 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: October 2026
October is a month of reflection, creative spirit, and a little bit of magic.
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Homeschooling Teen Profile
An Update on Gifted Siblings Elias and Ariel Kim
Elias and Ariel Kim are a pair of exceptionally gifted siblings who have achieved remarkable academic milestones at a young age.
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Homeschooling High School
What if You’re Not Bad at Reading? A Teacher’s Confession for Dyslexia Awareness Month
October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month! Here is a teacher’s confession, with advice for teens who struggle with reading, spelling or school.
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Electives & Extracurriculars
A Small Volunteer Project Can Teach Big Creative Skills
A manageable service-learning project for teens includes parent involvement, clear boundaries, and practical creative skills.
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Homeschooling Your Teen
Life Insurance Made Simple for Homeschool Parents
This knowledge will help parents teach their teens about life insurance as a key part of financial literacy education.
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College-Bound
Financial Aid: CSS Profile vs FAFSA
The CSS Profile is a key part of maximizing your financial aid package. Apply starting October 1st for the upcoming school year.
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Homeschool Friendly College
Fordham University: One of the Most Haunted Campuses in America
Ironically, many students and visitors consider the same features that seem spooky to be some of Fordham’s most beautiful qualities.
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Careers
If you’re drawn to the macabre and are willing to embrace the dark side of employment, one of these weird careers may be for you!
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Right-Wing Teen
How to Stop Being “Nickel and Dimed” by Bank Fees
If you’re with a traditional bank that’s nickel-and-diming you, it’s time to move on.
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Read the Bible
Disney movies feature a wide array of witches, from iconic villains to lesser-known magical characters across animated and live-action films.
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Product Reviews
Baseus Compact USB-C Charging Cable
This compact charging cable is ideal for people on the go because it charges super fast!
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STEM Time
Charge Into Fire Safety: Fire Prevention Week 2026
Fire Prevention Week 2026 is observed from October 4-10, focusing on safe charging practices for lithium-ion batteries.
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Teen Tech Talk
Halloween Animatronics for Fright, Fun, and Fancy
Halloween animatronics make it possible for any homeowner to create a spooky haunted house to delight trick-or-treaters.
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Health Corner
Phobias: What Are You Afraid Of?
Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder in which the fear may be irrational but is severe enough to interfere with daily life.
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Scholarships
IvyPanda Video Contest Scholarship
Hurry, time’s running out! The deadline for IvyPanda’s 10th Annual Video Contest Scholarship is October 31, 2026.
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Infographic
Infographic: The History of Animatronics
Animatronics continue a tradition that began with mechanical automatons over two millennia ago.
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