This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Helping Teens Make New Friends. Give your high schoolers the networking skills that will help them now and in adulthood. Helping Teens Make New Friends Delivered by 7SistersHomeschool’s very own licensed professional counselor, Vicki is here to talk about one of her most favorite topics: helping teens make new friends. In Vicki’s other hat, besides having raised her kids through the homeschooling process, she’s worked with all kinds of teens on how to make new friends. No matter where you are in life, there are times where you need a new set of frie ..read more

This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Homeschool AI Courses, Interview with Chris Remboldt. Homeschool AI Courses As we transition into an era of artificial intelligence (AI), we can see how influential it could be for our kids today, both by including homeschool AI courses for learning about its applications and also by using it to pursue knowledge. One such AI wizard is Chris Remboldt from Future Homeschool. Chris is passionate about AI and believes in empowering young people with the knowledge and skills to harness its potential. Learn more about Chris’s journey into AI exploration a ..read more

This week on the Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Find Homeschool Resources with HomeschoolHQ. Homeschool HQ with Lauren Bordeaux It’s always exciting to discover new resources for homeschooling, especially ones that cater to high schoolers. It’s truly a blessing to have such a wide range of options available nowadays. One such blessing is through Lauren Bordeaux, the founder of Homeschool HQ. Lauren shares her inspiring homeschooling journey and the creation of this unique app, Homeschool HQ, that aims to revolutionize the way homeschooling families connect and find resources! About Lauren Bor ..read more

This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Study Skills For Homeschoolers. Study Skills For Homeschoolers Some teens are born knowing how to study. However, most teens need to learn study skills. We often hear from homeschool graduates, especially those bound for college, that they need guidance in this area. We asked our 7Sister Marilyn to help explain study skills for homeschoolers. About Marilyn Groop and Mt. Sophia Marilyn is an editor of our 7SistersHomeschool textbooks, along with Sarah and Allison. Not only that, but she is also the principal of our local umbrella school, Mount Sophia ..read more

This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: After Graduation: Making the Most of Community College- Special Replay. After Graduation: Making the Most of Community College These days many homeschool graduates (and traditionally-schooled high school graduates) choose to attend community colleges. Join us for an interview Seth Tillman, a community college graduate (and now a graduate from  University of Delaware and an elementary school music teacher, as well as editor of this podcast). Choosing community college is a great idea! Why? You can come ahead financially (community colleges are ..read more

This week on the Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Handling Depression in Teens with Natalie Mack. Handling Depression in Teens, Interview with Natalie Mack As homeschooling parents, we wear many hats and play multiple roles in our children’s lives. One such navigator of life is military wife, homeschooling mom, and business owner, our Cousin Natalie Mack. Natalie talks about the importance of being aware of the unique challenges our teens may face, especially when it comes to mental health. She and Vicki also discuss the impact of military life on teens as well as how to support them in prevent ..read more

This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: How to Schedule the Homeschool High School Year. How to Schedule the Homeschool High School Year While it may sound boring, finding the right homeschool high school schedule is important.  The great thing is, there’s not just ONE right way to homeschool high school.  Let’s explore the three basic ways for scheduling the high school year  You might even develop your own unique schedule. However, it’s easy to start with one of these three scheduling styles. Year-Round Approach Let’s start with a year-round approach. Instead of cramming ..read more

This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Why High Schoolers Need to Write Research Papers. Why High Schoolers Need to Write Research Papers Let’s talk about the often dreaded task of writing research papers in homeschooling. Is this topic taboo in your household? We understand that while some students may enjoy the process, many find it challenging and overwhelming. However, there are several benefits of writing research papers, such as: developing critical thinking skills character development and preparing students for future endeavors It is one of those things we need to embrace, impe ..read more

This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: How to Get Teens Interesting in Writing. How to Get Teens Interested in Writing We all know that not every teen loves writing. Some find it boring or just do not see the point. Other high schoolers struggle with the writing process, so they want to avoid it. But the truth is, writing is a skill that they will need in life, whether it’s for school, work, or personal communication. The teens who do not naturally love to write need inspiration and short writing assignments to build their skills and confidence. When you can give them fun or useful writi ..read more

This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Shakespeare: Fun, Online Course. Shakespeare: Fun, Online Course For years, parents of homeschool high schoolers asked us for some Shakespeare materials. As you know 7Sisters curriculum is mostly homeschool and mostly fun- no busywork but good education.  Finally, Sabrina captured the Shakespeare work she has done with our local homeschoolers with a self-paced online course. It covers one semester of high school Shakespeare experiences. Our goal is to help homeschool high schoolers experience Shakespeare the way he intended – as entertainment ..read more