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 […]
Homeschooling Teen magazine was invited by the Homeschoolers of Wyoming to send them some bag inserts for the HOW convention on May 13th and 14th, 2011. We were happy to oblige and compiled a special handout featuring the best of our Homeschooling Teen profiles from over the years. This month we will also share those […]
By Cody J. Lettau It’s time to start thinking about your future after high school. When the time comes for high school students to apply for college, many students will worry about whether or not they will be accepted into the institution of their choice. With so many colleges to choose from, how can a […]
By Micha Banschick Perhaps, even for major couch potatoes, there are more mesmerizing things in the world than a forty-inch flat screen boob tube. Personally, I think all wonders of nature feel more real and alive up close and in person as opposed to anything on the small screen. Not only does being there give […]
Bethany Hamilton, a homeschooled surfer girl, had high hopes for making surfing her career. Then one day she was attacked by a shark that bit off one of her arms. Less than a month after the incident, the 13-year-old returned to surfing with an unbelievably positive attitude. Overcoming all odds, Hamilton went on to win […]
Haibane Renmei came highly recommended from the same person as one of the two guys through which I found out about Sugar, all those years ago. (Does two and a half years entitle me to use that phrase?) And I do see similarities between the two. Neither one is a grand tale of heroes and […]