Editor's Column
Letter from the Editor: October 2026
Here’s to a month of reflection, creative spirit, and a little bit of magic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Product Reviews
Baseus Compact USB-C Charging Cable
This compact charging cable is ideal for people on the go because it charges super fast!
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.
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.
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.
Scholarships
IvyPanda Video Contest Scholarship
Hurry, time’s running out! The deadline for IvyPanda's 10th Annual Video Contest Scholarship is October 31, 2026.
Infographic
Infographic: The History of Animatronics
Animatronics continue a tradition that began with mechanical automatons over two millennia ago.
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