Are you trying to find fun ideas for your bored teens? Then at some point you have probably heard the parenting school of thought that says, “It’s good to let your kids get bored.” You may have been convinced that boredom eventually turns into creativity. That sounds pretty good, right? But Simplicity Parenting author Kim…
Creating a homeschool schedule for teens can be a little tricky because of everything teens are involved in. Teenagers fill the family calendar with social events, sports, theater, and more. In addition, many begin to introduce work schedules to the family calendar so it can get tricky to balance the ever-changing routines. But it is…
Outsourcing home education is a fantastic option for homeschooling families. In fact, there are plenty of quality online homeschool classes for teens that can be taken using your laptop, tablet, or even smartphone. Whether you and your teen are looking for SAT prep, classes that satisfy graduation requirements, or simply fun electives for your homeschooled…
As my kids have gotten older, they are eager to learn more about who they are and the ways their individual mind works. They love to take personality quizzes and IQ tests online. They are fascinated by the various ways to categorize people, especially as it helps them understand themselves better. This is one reason…
Finding the right program to teach writing in our homeschool has been one of the toughest challenges I have faced over the years. Some writing programs are completely overwhelming with rules and assignments. While other homeschool writing programs are completely overwhelming for me to implement. But that all changed last year when we found the…
Including current events for teens in our homeschool routine has been an important part of our day for years, especially as my kids enter their tween and teen years. I want my kids to think critically about the world around them and become informed citizens. It has been a delight (and a challenge) to discuss…
When my kids entered high school and began researching their options for foreign language credits, I knew sign language would be a great fit for our family. I wanted to find ASL homeschool classes that would work for the whole family and fit our homeschool lifestyle. My mom was a sign language interpreter so I…
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