Bookshelf of a (Maybe) Teen Author, by Emily Russell My mother and I visited a used bookstore, Gottwals, to use a gift card. I found several books I’d read before and wanted to own, along with a few writing books, but only one novel I had not already read: The Princess and the Hound. I […]
Our Constitution Rocks! takes a unique look at America’s founding document and makes it relevant to young people.
Shawn Simard of New River, Arizona, completed twelve years of education without ever stepping into a brick-and-mortar school for any course. After being homeschooled exclusively in elementary and middle school, he enrolled in the Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) for high school. His family turned to an online curriculum at that time because they decided additional […]
The Razor’s Edge, by Madeleine Richey In this day and age it seems that everyone is obsessed with dating. Everyone wants that perfect relationship, like Bella and Edward. Everyone wants that special someone. What I’d like to call your attention to is the fact that most people don’t marry their high school sweetheart. The majority […]
Bookshelf of a (Maybe) Teen Author, by Emily Russell Strangers humiliating the king… a dangerous love triangle… and a whirlwind of secrets… will this year’s feast end in tragedy? The yearly feast is being held in King Clarence’s castle this time around, but a gathering of strangers aren’t happy with it. This hooded group known […]
Are you a follower of Jesus? Many would say so. What does a follower really consist of? If held up to the light of the Word, many “followers” would turn out to be fans. Being a follower is much more than just attending church, having a Christian ringtone, or staying pure until marriage. Being a […]
Homeschooling High School Teens have big life questions and demand solid answers. But as any Christian teen knows, we live in a skeptical society. Peers, teachers, and the world in general will tell you that Christianity is old-fashioned and out of touch with today’s culture. Even worse, false claims and erroneous conclusions about the Bible are […]
Amazon.com WidgetsAmazon.com WidgetsAmazon.com WidgetsTonya is a second generation homeschool wife and mother who graduated from homeschooling in 1998. She operates a home business called Journal in a Box and wrote JournalUp: Teaching Teens and Tweens the Power of Journal Writing for Life Enhancement. See Tonya at the Arizona Families for Home Education Convention in Phoenix […]
(Anime Review by Teri O.) Honey and Clover is a comedic drama that combines heartfelt storytelling with a unique visual style. The voice acting, pacing, and soundtrack are all excellent. Like its name, the anime is down-to-earth and super sweet. It also has deeper themes geared towards high school and college aged youth. Honey and […]
A trio of Christian homeschoolers from Scottsdale, Arizona, have taken up an unusual extracurricular activity on top of their academic studies – they perform exorcisms! Brynne Larson, 17, Tess Scherkenback, 17, and Savannah Scherkenback, 20, are all black belts in karate, fans of musical theater, and members of the Mars Hill Speech and Debate Club. […]
NEW COLUMN! by Leah Kmosko I was scrolling down my news feed on Facebook when I came across this video: At first, I laughed. It’s funny how people could answer these simple questions in such stupid ways, right? A few minutes after the video was over, as the content of it started to sink it, […]
By Madeleine Richey When was the last time you picked up a book, watched a movie, or flipped through pictures to get a glimpse of something—anything—to do with sex? Okay, next question: when was the first time? For just a minute, let’s put all religious views on the matter aside. Whether you’re Catholic, Lutheran, Jewish, […]
There are several things you’ll need to do to help your teens prepare for the tough road that lies ahead when they take on the responsibilities of driving. While you might want to hide your head under the covers until they exit their teenage years and magically turn into adults (you wish!), the truth is […]
Leanne Marie Albillar is a talented young lady with a unique combination of leadership skills and creative ability. She was born in Richmond, Virginia, but grew up on a ranch in the Arizona desert. An only child, she was raised in a nurturing environment with the undivided love and attention of her parents, who homeschooled […]
NEW Column! ASK NIA… Hi, my name is Shaniyah Francis and I have only recently started my home schooling journey. All through 6th and 7th grade, I have been known to work in the school newspaper and the yearbook. Writing is something that I have been doing since I can remember. I know that I […]
NEW Column! Talk to Ashley Hello, my name is Ashley Cline! I’m in the tenth grade, and tenth year of homeschooling. This is my new column! This column is called Talk to Ashley, (that’s me!) kinda of a question or help column. If you have questions about life, school, life’s trials, friends, family, etc., please […]
The movie DOLPHIN TALE stars a boy (Nathan Gamble) who is homeschooled in real life, and a girl (Cozi Zuehlsdorff) who is homeschooled in the movie and real life. Homeschoolers will be pleased to know that DOLPHIN TALE has a positive homeschool message that is seamlessly woven into the plot. Based on a true story, […]
By Laurie Neumann Having a home based business can also be a wonderful experience for your teens. What better way to teach them entrepreneurial skills than to have them start a home based business? You can be right there to guide and help them, and can use this as a practical way to teach business. […]
Emily Dart, a homeschooled senior from northeast Phoenix, Arizona, has been named the Phoenix 2011 Outstanding Young Woman of the Year. The 25th Annual Outstanding Young Man and Young Woman of the Year Awards program was sponsored by the City of Phoenix, KNOW99 television, Wells Fargo, Phoenix Rotary 100, and Soroptimist International of Phoenix. More […]
We homeschooled our children right through grade 12 and now they are both college graduates. Homeschooling works! While our oldest, Amber, was a teen she composed these 2 humorous top ten lists which we’ve updated for 2011. They were a hit when printed in our support group’s newsletter, even among the most conservative families. Maybe […]
Lifeguards monitor recreational areas such as pools, lakes, and beaches to provide assistance and protection to visitors. This can mean offering safety instruction, saving drowning victims, providing first aid, enforcing rules, or simply giving directions. As they are usually the first responders, lifeguards should have a good amount of medical training such as CPR. Lifeguards […]
Nonfiction Book Review, by Libbi Did you know that the Indian Ocean is 27,000,000 square MILES wide? Imagine being stuck on a boat, in the middle of that vast aura. Imagine Being 16, with a broken mast, and a dead phone. Now you know what it’s like to be Abby Sunderland. Abby Sunderland set out […]