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Create a Great Transcript Using Levels in 7Sisters CurriculumCreate a Great Transcript Using Levels with 7Sisters Curriculum

Colleges often want to see the level of academic rigor a teen has used in their studies. Sabrina and Vicki share some tips for using the built-in levels feature in 7Sisters curriculum to create a great transcript.

 

 

How to Start a Homeschool Co-op Your Teens Will EnjoyHow to Create a Co-op Your Teens Like

Step-by-step guidelines on creating a meaningful and enjoyable co-op experience for you and your teens!

 

 

Incorporating Adulting Skills into High School PlanningIncorporating Adulting Skills into High School Planning

All of life is education! Therefore, adulting skills can be an integral part of your teens’ high school education. Here are some tips on bringing life prep to the transcript.

 

 

How to Create Honors Credits on the TranscriptHow to Create Honors Credits on the Transcript

For college-bound teens, it is wise to show on the transcript the level of academic rigor for key courses. Here are some how-tos.

 

 

How to Enjoy Being Mom of a Just-Average Homeschool TeenHow to Enjoy Being a Mom of a “Just-Average” Teen- Special Replay

Few teens become rock stars, Olympic athletes or earn full-ride scholarships. That’s because God wants the world to be full of average people doing good things. Don’t get pressured or guilted when you have a wonderful, just-average teen.

 

 

Movies for Educational Purposes in Homeschool High School- Special ReplayMovies for Educational Purposes for Homeschool High School

Movies give a nice break from book-reading while still teaching teens literature analysis skills- if you have a good study guide. Here are some tips.

 

 

Helping Non-College-Bound Teens Find Success- Special ReplayHelping Non-college-bound Teens Find Success- Special Replay

Not all teens need to go to college. No matter their gifting, there is a place for our teens. Our friend, Angela O’Shaughnessy, tells about her teens and gives tips for helping teens find success in life.

 

 

IInspiring Online History and Civics Courses, Interview with Nichelle Nelsonnspiring Online History and Civics Courses, Interview with Nichelle Nelson

Military homeschool mom and community homeschool leader, Nichelle Nelson and her daughter teach history and civics in memorable and meaningful ways.

 

 

How to Plan Language Arts for Homeschool High SchoolHow to Plan Language Arts for Homeschool High School- Special Replay

Tips for planning English/Language Arts that fit your teens’ needs!

 

 

 

Homeschool Grad Becomes Entrepreneur, Interview with Suzanna FitzgeraldHomeschool Grad Becomes Entrepreneur, Interview with Suzanna Fitzgerald

Suzanna shares her story of fulfilling her dreams of running a marketing business. She shares success tips for homeschooling teens to help them believe in their dreams.

 

 

Assigning Grades for High School TranscriptsAssigning Grades for High School Transcripts- Special Replay

Practical tips and methods for assigning grades for high schoolers so that they have a strong transcript.

 

 

 

Helping Teens Prepare for Their First Job Interview, Special ReplayHelping Teens Prepare for Their First Job Interview, Special Replay

First interviews can be intimidating. Here are some practical, tried-and-true tips that help build their interview skills and confidence.

 

 

Exploring Engineering for Career, Interview with Engineering ExpectationsExploring Engineering as a Career, Interview with Engineering Expectations

Engineering is an excellent choice for many teens. Unfortunately, it can be hard for them to find out what an engineering career might be like. We talk with Megan on ways to help them explore the field.

 

 

Homeschooling in Canada, Interview with Teresa WiedrickHomeschooling in Canada, Interview with Teresa Wiedrick

It’s fun to learn about homeschooling in other cultures and countries. You’ll love this interview with our Cousin, Teresa Wiedrick.

 

 

Resources for Special Needs Homeschoolers, Interview with Dr. Rochelle Matthews-SomervilleResources for Homeschoolers with Special Needs, Interview with Dr. Rochelle Matthews-Somerville

Homeschool mom and special needs expert, Dr. Rochelle shares her story and helpful resources.

 

 

How to Talk to Your Teens about DrugsHow to Talk to Teens about Drugs

No matter how protected our teens are, at some point they will need to have some information about drugs. Here’s a gentle way to help prepare teens for the world around them.

 

 

Why is Junior Year SO Important for High Schoolers?Why is Junior Year SO Important- Special Replay

Junior year is a pivotal for college-bound teens. Here are tips to help them handle it successfully.

 

 

 

Helping Teens Handle Winter Blues

Wintertime gray skies and short days can adversely affect teens (and parents). Here are some ways to help.

 

 

We Don't Mom-Shame at Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Special ReplayWe Don’t Mom-Shame at Homeschool Highschool Podcast

Sabrina and Vicki talk about mom-shaming, what it feels like and why we won’t engage in it!

 

 

 

Balancing Fun and Academics in Homeschool High SchoolBalancing Fun and Academics in Homeschool High School

All boring academics and no fun educational leads to burnout. Here are some ways to balance things out.

 

 

 

Helping Teens Handle ProcrastinationHelping Teens Handle Procrastination

Procrastination is a very human way to avoid doing things we don’t want to do. Teens are sometimes really good at it. However, that does not get the schoolwork done. Here are some tips to help.

 

 

Holiday Social Skills for Teens: Special ReplayHoliday Social Skills for Teens- Special Replay

Holiday gatherings often require some extra skills from teens (and parents). Fortunately, these skills are also good to learn for all the gazillion other events they will face over their lifetimes.

 

 

History for Christian Teens, Interview with Crystal NiehoffHistory for Christian Teens: New Podcast. Interview with Crystal Niehoff

Crystal Niefhoff, of the Military Homeschool podcast, shares the new project that she and her husband are sharing.

 

 

Career Exploration for Non-College-Bound TeensCareer Exploration for Non-college-bound Teens

There are good options for teens who are not interested in college. Here are some ideas to help get you started with Career Exploration with teens who need to get ready for careers right out of high school.

 

 

Homeschooling and ThanksgivingHomeschooling and Thanksgiving

Ideas for helping teens develop an attitude of gratitude as well as keeping some studies going through the holiday season.

 

 

Grace for Holiday Family GatheringsGrace for Holiday Gatherings

Train teens to show grace and good character during challenging conversations during big family gatherings during the holidays.

 

 

Choosing Extracurriculars for Homeschool High SchoolChoosing Extracurriculars 

Extracurriculars are important in formation, transcript building and like skills development. Here are some tips to choose those extracurriculars that will be most helpful to your teens.

 

 

Seven Ways to Earn High School Credits.Seven Ways to Earn High School Credit

There’s not ONE right way to homeschool high school and there’s not ONE right way to earn credits! Teens can earn credit towards graduation in at least seven different ways. Listen in for how-to!

 

 

Career Exploration with PathwayCareer Exploration with Pathway

A new online resource that helps teens with career exploration.

 

 

 

Interview with Amber O'neal JohnstonA Place to Belong, Interview with Amber O’neal Johnston

Author and speaker, Amber O’neal Johnston, shares ways to help homeschoolers and all kids to feel they belong- and grow into people who help others feel they belong.

 

 

Transition Planning for Teens with Special Needs, Interview with Peggy PloyharTransition Planning for Teens with Special Needs, Interview with Peggy Ployhar

Peggy Ployhar of SPED Homeschool, shares wisdom and practical tips for helping young people with special needs be ready for adulthood.

 

 

Graduating from College Debt-Free, Interview with Kara WalkerGraduating from College Debt Free, Interview with Kara Walker

Homeschool graduate and entrepreneur gives tips for ways to graduate without debt.

 

 

 

Training Teens to be Civil in an Uncivil World, special replay.Training Teens to be Civil in an Uncivil World, Special Replay

Special replay of this important episode. Teens need the skills to act like Christ in this world. Here are some ideas to help.

 

 

What to do when your homeschool is behindWhat to do When Your Homeschooler is Behind

Life happens and sometimes teens get behind in their schoolwork. Do not panic! Instead, follow some of these tried and true ideas.

 

 

Helping Teens Deal with Stress from Current EventsHelping Teens Deal with Stress from Current Events

The world is full of stressful events and stressful people. Teens are bombarded with anxiety-provoking news and social media. Give your teens some solid tools for dealing with these stressors.

 

 

Getting Teens Interested in Writing. Fun ways to ease your teen into becoming more interested and confident in their writing skills!Getting Teens Interested in Writing

Some teens LOVE writing but many dread writing assignments. Here are some tips for helping them to not feel so intimidated and maybe even learn to like writing!

 

 

Scheduling 7Sisters ELA BundlesScheduling 7Sisters ELA Bundles

Using ELA Bundles this year? Need help deciding how to schedule them? Here are tips.

 

 

 

State Reimbursement for 7Sisters CurriculumState Reimbursement for 7Sisters Curriculum

Some states will reimburse curriculum expenses. However there are guidelines that must be followed. Some 7Sisters curriculum meets that criteria.

 

 

Handling Homeschool Fears, Interview with Homeschool Super FreakHandling Homeschool Fears, Interview with Homeschool Super Freak

Homeschool Super Freak joins us to share tips to calm the nervousness some folks have about homeschooling.

 

 

Resources for Learning Spanish, Interview with Karim MoratoResources for Learning Spanish, Interview with Karim Morato

Our friend, Karim Morato, joins us to discuss resources for homeschooling high schoolers who want to learn Spanish from a native Spanish speaker.

 

 

Tips for Homeschooling High School, Interview with Natalie Mack #HomeschoolHighSchoolPodcastTips for Homeschooling High School, Interview with Natalie Mack

Our friend, Natalie Mack, joins us with encouragement and how-tos to help you get started homeschooling high school.

 

 

How to Get Your Teens Interested in Science, Interview with Kristin MoonHow to Get Teens Interested in Science, Interview with Kristin Moon

Our friend, Kristin Moon, loves science and so do her teens. She shares ideas on how to make science actually interesting for your teens!

 

 

Homeschooling Teens with Autism, Interview with Penny RogersHomeschooling Teens with Autism, Interview with Penny Rogers

Penny shares tips and encouragement based on her experience and training as a homeschooling mom of a teen with autism.

 

 

Homeschooling Over the SummerHomeschooling Over the Summer

Need to catch up or work ahead? Summer is a good time to gently do some homeschooling extras. Here’s how.

 

 

You are the right parent for your homeschooler, Interview with Anita GibsonYou Are the Right Parent for Your Homeschooler, Interview with Anita Gibson

Anita shares the ways God has chosen you to be the parent of your teens and will equip you to homeschool high school with them.

 

 

How to Get Teens Interested in HistoryHow to Get Teens Interested in History

Some teens find History to be boring. Here are realistic ways how to get teens interested in this necessary course.

 

 

Helping Teens Build Confidence, Interview with Mo SpellHelping Teens Build Confidence, Interview with Mo Spell

Mo Spell shares her inspiring story of helping her strong-willed, creative son build his confidence and launch into a successful adulthood as entrepreneur.

 

 

Homeschool Humor: A Lifeline for Homeschooling High SchoolHomeschool Humor: A Lifeline for Homeschooling High School

If you can laugh about it, you can love it…even during challenging times. Vicki, Sabrina and Kym share laughter about the goofy and challenging times of homeschooling high school.

 

 

How to Handle Headbutting with Homeschool High SchoolersHow to Handle Headbutting with Homeschool High Schoolers

Teens are in the midst of a lot of change: physically, socially and emotionally. This sometimes comes out as headbutting over academics. Here are some tips to help.

 

 

How to Get Teens Interested in Career Exploration

How to Get Teens Interested in Career Exploration

You might be surprised how many unusual ways there are to get teens engaged in thinking about their future. Here are some inspiring and useful activities to get teens interested in Career Exploration.

 

 

Homeschooling High School during Summer, Interview with Anita Gibson

Homeschooling High School during the Summer, Interview with Anita Gibson

Anita shares the balance of rest and finding educational opportunities during the “down time”. After all, all of life is education!

 

 

Parenting and Adult Kids, Interview with Stacey Lane ClendanielParenting and Adult Kids, Interview with Stacey Lane Clendaniel

Stacey and Vicki chat about the ways our relationship with our beloved kids changes as they graduate and grow up.

 

 

Teens and Screen Time, Interview with Dr Melanie WilsonTeens and Screen Time, Interview with Dr. Melanie Wilson

Melanie Wilson of the Homeschool Sanity podcast, shares gracious wisdom about handling teens and their digital world.

 

 

Unschooling Homeschool High School, Interview with Julie PolancoUnschooling Homeschool High School, Interview with Julie Polanco

There’s not ONE right way to homeschool high school. Learn about the creative ways to unschool high school with our friend, Julie!

 

 

How to Talk to Shy TeensHow to Talk to Shy Teens

Every teens is different. Shy teens have their own communication rhythms. Here are some tips for talking with them and motivating them.

 

 

Realistic Expectations for Homeschooling High SchoolRealistic Expectations for Homeschool High Schoolers

Sabrina, Vicki and Kym share ways to help teens understand how to manage their expectations about life, time and academics. (Helps us moms, too!)

 

 

Celebration of 300 Episodes! We Answer Your Questions300th Episode Celebration! We Answer Your Questions!

Celebrate with us! We are so excited to have shared 300 episodes with you! In this fun episode, Sabrina, Vick and Kym share a Q&A of questions from our 7th Sisters about 7Sisters!

 

 

A Book and a Movie, Interview with Ticia MessingA Book and a Movie, Interview with Ticia Messing

We chat with Ticia about ways to use books with their movies as curriculum for homeschool high school.

 

 

 

Discussing Dating with Homeschool Teens, Interview with Melanie WilsonDiscussing Dating with Homeschool Teens, Interview with Melanie Wilson

Dating can be a difficult topic in the homeschool community. Dr. Melanie Wilson shares some gracious perspectives on dating and relationships with homeschool teens.

 

 

How to Handle Bullying, Interview with Candice DuggerHow to Handle Bullying, Interview with Candace Dugger

Bullying is a problem throughout American culture. Here’s how to help teens deal with it when it arises.

 

 

What Are Levels in Homeschool High School?What Are Levels in Homeschool High School? Special Replay

This episode explains how to earn various levels of academic rigor in core courses so that teens build the transcript they need.

 

 

How to Get Homeschool Transcripts Exactly Right

 

Special Replay: How to Get Transcripts Exactly Right

As you know, there’s not ONE right way to handle transcripts. However, here are some tips we found that work!

 

Homeschooling in Imperfect Circumstances

Homeschooling in Imperfect Circumstances

Life sometimes presents frustrating (or worse) circumstances- even in the homeschool year! Here are some tips to help navigate schooling during imperfect times.

 

 

Handling Difficult People During the Holidays

Special Replay: Handling Difficult People During the Holidays

Some people are so difficult! Here are some tips for you and your teens for handling those challenging relatives or visitors.

 

Strength in Adversity for Homeschool Families, Interview with Meredith Curtis

Strength in Adversity, Interview with Meredith Curtis

Our podcast colleague from Finish Well Podcast, Meredith Curtis, joins us to talk about finding strength and encouragement during tough times.

 

 

Homeschooling a Strong-Willed Teen

Homeschooling a Strong-Willed Teen

Encouraging and practical tips for homeschooling strong-willed teens while loving it (and loving them).

 

Each Homeschool High Schooler is Unique, Interview with Sue SobszakEach Homeschooler is Unique, Interview with Sue Sobczak

Sue is a mother of multiple kids. Five of them have already graduated homeschooling high school. In this lively interview, we talk about noticing each teens unique interests and gifts. Then ways to develop those special qualities.

 

 

What is Virtual Home Learning? Interview with Melissa PerkinsWhat is Virtual Home Learning? Interview with Melissa Perkins

What is Virtual Home Learning? Learn about a unique kind of digital education program with Master Students!

 

 

Helping Teens Own Their Education, Interview with Meryl van der MerweHelping Teens Own Their Education, Interview with Meryl van der Merwe

Teens feel best when they are invested in their education. Here are some tips from an experienced homeschool mom (and the host of the Homeschooling with Technology podcast.

 

 

Ten TIps for a Terrific TranscriptTen Tips for Terrific Transcripts

Teens need their transcripts to accurately reflect their hard work. Here are 10 tips to help!

 

 

 

College Success Tips for Homeschool GraduatesCollege Success Tips for Homeschool Graduates

Must-knows for homeschool grads heading to college.

 

 

 

If I Could Talk to My Younger Self, Advice from Sabrina Justison

If I Could Talk to My Younger Self, Advice from Sabrina

Sabrina gives advice to her younger self that will help her feel more peace and confidence in homeschooling high school.

 

 

How to Have a Homeschool Mindset…Not a Platypus!How to Have a Homeschool Mindset...Not a Platypus!

How to set your mind for peace and success. We are not offering platitudes (or platypuses), just real-life encouraging how-tos.

 

 

Lessons My Parents Taught Me, Interview with Katie WaalkesLessons My Parents Taught Me, Interview with Katie Waalkes

Second generation homeschooler, Katie Waalkes of Life in the Mundane, shares encouragement for homeschooling high school success, based on what she learned from her folks.

 

 

Goals and Grading Writing for Homeschool High SchoolGoals and Grading Writing for Homeschool High School

We get so many questions about grading writing and how to know how much writing teens should do. Here we have some helpful guidelines for homeschooling parents.

 

Including Teens in Family Learning, Interview with Amy SloanIncluding Teens in Family Learning, Interview with Amy Sloan

Another second generation homeschooler! Amy Sloan shares what is working for her homeschooling family to keep teens involved with some of the family learning.

 

What Military Recruiters Are Looking For in Homeschool High SchoolersWhat Military Recruiters are Looking for in Homeschoolers

We talk with a military recruiter (who loves to have homeschoolers join the services, btw). He shares tips for preparing for the military recruitment process.

 

How to Handle Shakespeare for Homeschool Co-ops. Your teens will have fun and be inspired with learning Shakespeare with these ideas!How to Handle Shakespeare for Homeschool Co-ops

Sabrina shares practical and fun tips for teaching Shakespeare to your homeschool teens at co-op.

 

 

 

Homeschool Mom, Take a Break, Interview with Latonya MooreHomeschool Mom: Take a Break, Interview with Latonya Moore

Our friend, Latonya, talks about the importance of taking breaks- in all kinds of ways. Too good to miss!

 

Why Teach Human Development in Homeschool High School?Why Teach Human Development in Homeschool High School

Other than it’s one of Vicki’s favorite courses…Human Development is a life-prep course that carries a lot of benefits.

FUN Drama Camp for Homeschool High SchoolFun Drama Camp for Homeschool High Schoolers

How to do a drama camp with your local homeschool group. Loads of ideas from Sabrina.

 

Activities to Enrich Psychology CreditsActivities to Enrich Psychology Credits

Is your teen earning a Psychology credit this year? Are you teaching Psychology in co-op? Here are some activities to liven things up!

Psychological First Aid for Homeschool High SchoolersPsychological First Aid in Homeschool High School

How to keep your homeschool high schoolers healthy and self-aware. Also tips for times that glitch.

 

 

 

Leadership skillsLeadership Skills for Introverts and Extroverts

All teens are leaders in something, somewhere. Some love it, some don’t. Either way, all need skills so that they feel comfortable leading when they must. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for tips.

 

 

Emphasizing REmphasizing Relationships with Your Teens, Interview with Connie Albers Emphasizing Relationships with Your Teens, Interview with Connie Albers. Join Sabrina, Vicki and author/homeschool mom and influencer for an inspiring discussion about parenting teens with relationships over rules. Help your teens find and fulfill God's plans.elationships with Your Teens, Interview with Connie Albers

Emphasizing Relationships with Your Teens, Interview with Connie Albers. Join Sabrina, Vicki and author/homeschool mom and influencer for an inspiring discussion about parenting teens with relationships over rules. Help your teens find and fulfill God’s plans.

 

Training Teens to be Civil in an Uncivil WorldTraining Teens to be Civil in an Uncivil World

Good manners and the fruit of the Spirit don’t go out of style, even if the world is exalting meanness and mocking. Here are tips for helping your teens to be the people God created them to be.

 

 

We Don't Mom-Shame at the Homeschool Highschool Podcast

We Don’t Mom-Shame

Sabrina and Vicki talk about mom-shaming: how to avoid falling into it and how to stay away from it. We want to love and encourage like Christ! Join us for hope and encouragement.

 

 

Getting Your Homeschool Organized, Interview with Tatiana AduriasGetting your homeschool organized

Tatiana has to be organized because she has been homeschooling six kids! Here are some gracious things that have worked for her and her family. Join Vicki and Tatiana for ideas and encouragement.

 

 

Homeschooling Multiple Ages, Interview with Tiffany JeffersonHomeschooling Multiple Ages, Interview with Tiffany Jefferson Can you homeschool lots of kids? Yes, you can! Here are tips from our friend Tiffany Jefferson, a mom of 10 homeschoolers, who has graduated three homeschoolers and has a high schoolers, middle schoolers, elementary schoolers, toddler and a baby.

Can you homeschool lots of kids? Yes, you can! Here are tips from our friend Tiffany Jefferson, a mom of 10 homeschoolers, who has graduated three homeschoolers and has a high schoolers, middle schoolers, elementary schoolers, toddler and a baby.

 

Keeping Up With Homeschool Paperwork, Interview with Anne Karako. Anne shares realistic tips for staying on top of the endless homeschool task for moms. #HomeschoolHighSchoolPodcast #HomeschoolPaperwork #HomeschoolOrganization #AnneKarako #DealingWithHomeschoolPaperwork

Keeping Up With Paperwork, Interview with Ann Karako

Join Vicki and our friend, Anne, again! We are talking about keeping up with paperwork. Ann shares realistic and merciful tips that will help you feel SOOO encouraged!

 

 

HSHSP Ep 189: The Importance of Homeschool Community, Ann KarakoHSHSP Ep 189: The Importance of Homeschool Community, Ann Karako. Popular homeschool guide, Ann, shares about community for moms homeschooling high school. #HomeschoolHighSchoolPodcast #HomeschoolCommunity #CommunityForHomeschoolMoms #AnnKarako #HowToHomeschoolHighSchool

Popular homeschool guide, Ann, joins Vicki to share about community for moms homeschooling high school.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 188_ Mentoring Relationships for Homeschool MomsHSHSP Ep 188: Mentoring Relationships for Homeschool Moms, Interview with Jamie Erickson

Homeschool moms need encouragement and support, especially during their teens’ high school years. Join Vicki and Jamie Erickson for some tips on how to receive mentoring and be a mentor.

 

HSHSP Ep 187: Lessons from a Homeschooler, Interview with Noah TetznerHSHSP Ep 187: Lessons from a Homeschooler, Interview with Noah Tetzner

Join Vicki and homeschool graduate and podcaster, Noah Tetzner, with tips on how teens can start a podcast and other advice for success as a homeschool high schooler.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 186_ Careers that Don't Require College HSHSP Ep 186: Careers that Don’t Require College, Interview with Susan Stewart.

Tips for career exploration success for teens who aren’t college-bound.

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 185: Helping Teens Write Myth Fantasy, Interview with Will HahnHSHSP Ep 185: Helping Teens Write Myth Fantasy, Interview with Will Hahn 11-5-19 This popular homeschool teacher share tips for fun high school writing project. Inspire your teens with an amazing 5 week, 5 page paper. A favorite of our local teens!

This popular homeschool teacher share tips for fun high school writing project. Inspire your teens with an amazing 5 week, 5 page paper. A favorite of our local teens!

 

 

HSHSP Ep 184: Best Educational Apps and Audits for Homeschool Families, Interview with Leah Nieman. Join Vicki and Leah as they discuss good educational apps for homeschool high schoolers and the what and why of social media audits. HSHSP Ep 184: Best Educational Apps and Audits for Homeschool Families, Interview with Leah Nieman

Join Vicki and Leah as they discuss good educational apps for homeschool high schoolers and the what and why of social media audits.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 183: Apprenticing Your Teens for Adulthood, Interview with Susan LandryHSHSP Ep 183: Apprenticing Your Teens for Adulthood, Interview with Susan Landry How to find balance between being a helicopter mom and a let-them-go mom. Join Vicki and our friend, Susan Landry of The Sparrow's Home on the joys of mentoring homeschool high schoolers!

How to find balance between being a helicopter mom and a let-them-go mom. Join Vicki and our friend, Susan Landry of The Sparrow’s Home on the joys of mentoring homeschool high schoolers!

 

 

HSHSP Ep 182: Tech Skills for Teens, Interview with Meryl van der Merwe Our friend, Merve of Homeschooling with Technology podcast, joins us to talk about practical life-skills kinds of technology that all homeschool high schoolers need for success in life after graduation.HSHSP Ep 182: Tech Skills for Teens, Interview with Meryl van der Merwe

Our friend, Merve of Homeschooling with Technology podcast, joins us to talk about practical life-skills kinds of technology that all homeschool high schoolers need for success in life after graduation.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 180: Integrating CareHSHSP Ep 180: Integrating Career Exploration into High School Curriculum Combine Career Exploration and academics and help your teens earn useful credits. Language Arts and Career Exploration can fit well together. Join Vicki for this practical discussion.er Exploration into High School Curriculum

Combine Career Exploration and academics and help your teens earn useful credits. Language Arts and Career Exploration can fit well together. Join Vicki for this practical discussion.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 179: Career Coaching with Homeschool High Schoolers, Interview with Jamie Beck Join Vicki and homeschool mom and career coach, Jamie Beck for an informative discussion on Career Exploration and how to help teens make realistic choices.HSHSP Ep 179: Career Coaching with Homeschool High Schoolers, Interview with Jamie Beck

Join Vicki and homeschool mom and career coach, Jamie Beck for an informative discussion on Career Exploration and how to help teens make realistic choices.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 178: What’s Good and Bad about Tech for Teens, Interview with Leah Nieman.HSHSP Ep 178: What’s Good and Bad about Tech for Teens, Interview with Leah Nieman

Guidelines for parents for keeping teens safe and ideas for providing teens with great educational resources. Join Vicki and our friend, Leah Nieman for important information!

 

 

HSHSP Ep 177: Becoming a Mompreneur, Interview with Cheryl Pitt. Homeschooling and family business go well together. Join Vicki and Kym for this encouraging interview on becoming a mompreneur, with Cheryl Pitt of 2 to 1 Conference. We are so excited that on this episode we have the opportunity to interview our good friend, Cheryl Pitt! Cheryl is a true mom entrepreneur: a Mompreneur!HSHSP Ep 177: Becoming a Mompreneur, Interview with Cheryl Pitt 

Homeschooling and family business go well together. Join Vicki and Kym for this encouraging interview on becoming a mompreneur, with Cheryl Pitt of 2 to 1 Conference. We are so excited that on this episode we have the opportunity to interview our good friend, Cheryl Pitt! Cheryl is a true mom entrepreneur: a Mompreneur!

 

HSHSP Ep 176: Hands-on Learning in Homeschool High SchoolHSHSP Ep 176: Hands-on Learning in Homeschool High School 9-3-19 Homeschool high schoolers sometimes getting bored with their studies? Vicki is joined Susan Evans reminds us that teens don't outgrow the need for experiential learning.

Homeschool high schoolers sometimes getting bored with their studies? Vicki is joined Susan Evans reminds us that teens don’t outgrow the need for experiential learning.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 175: How Teens Can Explore Psychology as College Major. How to create career exploration credits in Psychology for homeschool high schoolers who want to explore whether it would be a good career choice. #HomeschoolHighSchoolPodcast #HomeschoolCareerExploration #CollegeMajorChoices #PsychologyAsCareerForHomeschoolersHSHSP Ep 175: How Teens Can Explore Psychology as College Major 

How to create career exploration credits in Psychology for homeschool high schoolers who want to explore whether it would be a good career choice.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 174: Teaching About Presidents’ Wives, Interview with Jill Hummer 

Homeschool high schoolers can be inspired and HSHSP Ep 174: Teaching About Presidents' Wives, Interview with Jill Hummer. Homeschool high schoolers can be inspired and build a terrific transcript American History elective credit when they study the First Ladies. #HomeschoolHighSchoolPodcast #JillHummer #HomeschoolAmericanHistory #LessonsAboutFirstLadies #SilverDalePressbuild a terrific transcript American History elective credit when they study the First Ladies. Join Vicki and nationally-recognized expert in American First Ladies, Dr. Jill Hummer, for this fascinating discussion.

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 173: Career Pathways for Homeschool High School 8-13-19 Be prepared for what comes after graduation! Join Vicki, 7Sister Marilyn and our friend, Barb, to explain Career Pathways for building a great transcript and great life preparation experiences.HSHSP Ep 173: Career Pathways for Homeschool High School 

Be prepared for what comes after graduation! Join Vicki, 7Sister Marilyn and our friend, Barb, to explain Career Pathways for building a great transcript and great life preparation experiences.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 172: Homeschooling High School with Special Needs TeensHSHSP Ep 172: Homeschooling High School with Special Needs Teens, Interview with Peggy Ployhar

Homeschooling high school can be the PERFECT choice for teens with special needs. The individualized program that you can develop can help set them up for success. Join Vicki and our buddy, Peggy Ployhar, of SPED Homeschooling for help and encouragement.

 

HSHSP Ep 171: Planning Homeschool High SchoolHSHSP Ep 171: Planning Homeschool High School

Build your confidence with these tips for planning homeschool high school. Join Sabrina and Vicki for practical tips for building a successful academic year.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 170: Developing Integrity Skills in Teens HSHSP Ep 170: Developing Integrity Skills in Teens. Lisa Nehring of Skills 101 podcast, shares practical ways parents can help their teens learn soft skills

Join Vicki and our friend, Lisa Nehring of Skills 101 podcast, as they share practical ways parents can help their teens learn soft skills that are necessary in this digital age.

 

 

How to Handle when the last kid graduatesHSHSP Ep 169: How to Handle When You Finish Homeschooling, Interview with Stacey Lane

Our friend, Stacey Lane, joins Vicki and Kym for a rollicking discussion about what happens when you hit the BIG transition: the last kid graduates!

 

 

HSHSP Ep 168: Dealing with Discouragement in Homeschool High SchoolHSHSP Ep 168: Dealing with Discouragement in Homeschool High School There's no such thing as a Pinterest-perfect life. There's no such thing as a Pinterest-perfect mom. Not even a homeschool mom, as much as we would like to try! Everyone of us (even your 7Sisters- who are just like you, only older) have had periods of discouragement. It's just part of real life! Join Kym and Vicki as they get real about when life gets real and they get real discouraged. AND what they do about it.

There’s no such thing as a Pinterest-perfect life. There’s no such thing as a Pinterest-perfect mom. Not even a homeschool mom, as much as we would like to try! Everyone of us (even your 7Sisters- who are just like you, only older) have had periods of discouragement. Join Kym and Vicki as they get real about when life gets real and they get real discouraged. AND what they do about it.

 

HSHSP Ep 167: Preparing for a Competitive College, Interview with Lauren PatrickHSHSP Ep 167: Preparing for a Competitive College, Interview with Lauren Patrick

We love hearing about homeschool high schoolers and how they prepare for the next part of life. Join Vicki and Lauren Patrick for an encouraging story about homeschooling in England and Texas, about developing a competitive transcript and applying to a competitive college.

 

HSHSP Ep 166: Helping Teens Prepare for Their First Job Interview

Give teens the edge and confidence they need for their first job interviews with these important skills. Join Vicki for this detailed, how-to discussion.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 165: Teens and Legalism, Interview with Kendra FletcherHSHSP Ep 165: Teens and Legalism, Interview with Kendra Fletcher

Our friend, Kendra, is the only person we know who can talk about legalism with such grace! Kendra shares ways to think about our teens and the power of the Gospel to guide them, rather than shifting our hopes to legalism. You will LOVE this episode, it is so full of encouragement!

 

 

HSHSP Ep 164: How and Why to Use Literature Study Guides

So many people use Literature Study Guides, but why? How do you use them to make literature lessons more understandable without overwhelming your teen and killing the book? Sabrina and Vicki answer these pressing questions and more!

 

 

HSHSP Ep 163: Different Philosophies of Homeschooling High School

There are so many different ways to homeschool high school. Vicki gives a brief overview on the major homeschool philosophies so that you can understand and choose curriculum and assignments in the best way for your unique teen.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 162: Lifeschooling for Homeschooling High School, Interview with Danielle Papageorgiou 

There’s not ONE right way to homeschool! One way to homeschool high school is lifeschooling. What is lifeschooling? Join Vicki and Danielle Papageorgiou (Life as Lifeschoolers Podcast) for an enlightening discussion about how lifeschooling works for her family.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 161: Why Teach Philosophy in Homeschool High School, Interview with Dr. Micah Tillman

Homeschool graduate, Dr. Micah Tillman, joins his mom for a fun discussion about the importance of teaching philosophy in a fun and meaningful way so that teens can learn to *think clearly so that they can live well*.

 

HSHSP Ep 160: How to Teach Human Development in Homeschool High School Co-opHSHSP Ep 160: How to Teach Human Development in Homeschool Co-op

Human Development is a life skills course that teaches the ways people grow and change from womb to old age. Vicki, Kym and Sabrina have taught Human Development in co-op classes for years. Here are some delightful ideas they have used.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 159_ How to Enjoy Being Mom of a Just-Average Homeschool Teen HSHSP Ep 159: How to Enjoy Being Mom of a Just-Average Homeschool Teen 

Most teens are average, but all teens are gifted by God for something that will bless his kingdom. Join Sabrina and Vicki for a lively discussion about *just average* homeschool teens.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 158: Helping Teens Overcome Perfectionism HSHSP Ep 158: Helping Teens Overcome Perfectionism 4-30-19Teens sometimes are stressed, overwhelmed and shut down by perfectionistic tendencies. Join Vicki for a discussion about 2 types of perfectionists and how to help each of them.

Teens sometimes are stressed, overwhelmed and shut down by perfectionistic tendencies. Join Vicki for a discussion about 2 types of perfectionists and how to help each of them.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 157: What Makes 7SistersHomeschool's Curriculum so Awesome? 4-16-19How can you choose a best-fit curriculum for each of your teens? There are so many great homeschool publishers these days! 7Sisters curriculum is a great choice for many reasons.  It is vetted by homeschool high schoolers, for one. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for lots of reasons to consider etextbooks from us!HSHSP Ep 157: What Makes 7SistersHomeschool’s Curriculum so Awesome? 

How can you choose a best-fit curriculum for each of your teens? There are so many great homeschool publishers these days! 7Sisters curriculum is a great choice for many reasons.  It is vetted by homeschool high schoolers, for one. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for lots of reasons to consider etextbooks from us!

 

HSHSP Ep 156: How to Not Be Intimidated by Homeschooling High School, Interview with Misty BaileyHSHSP Ep 156: How to Not Be Intimidated by Homeschooling High School, Interview with Misty Bailey

Join Vicki and our buddy, Misty Bailey, for a you-can-do-it discussion on why and how you can have confidence to homeschool high school!

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 148: Coding for Homeschool High Schoolers.You absolutely can get a job in tech without going to college and getting a degree. Paul Drake of Code Apprentice tells how to develop employable coding skills. HSHSP Ep 148: Coding for Homeschool High Schoolers, Interview with Paul Drake of Coding Apprentice 

Vicki and Paul discuss coding for teens and ways to develop those skills into an employable portfolio that doesn’t require a college degree! Join us!

 

 

https://ultimateradioshow.com/hshsp-ep-147-soft-skills-for-teens-teaching-a-welcoming-culture/HSHSP  Ep 147: Soft Skills for Teens: Helping Teens Create a Welcoming Culture

Teens need to be empowered with the soft/social skills that will help them avoid cliques and create an environment where everyone is welcome. Join Kym and Vicki for a powerful how-to discussion.

 

 

https://ultimateradioshow.com/hshsp-ep-146-helping-teens-find-passions-interview-cindy-west/HSHSP Ep 146: Helping Teens Find Their Passions, Interview with Cindy West

Help homeschool high schoolers explore their interests and passions for a great education. Join Vicki and Cindy West for an inspirational and informative how-to discussion.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 145: Movies for Educational Purposes HSHSP Ep 145: Movies for Educational Purposes 1-22-19 Movies can be a enjoyable, entertaining and important part of your homeschool high schoolers' Language Arts credits. Join Sabrina and Vicki for a lively discussion of the part cinema can play in education.

Movies can be a enjoyable, entertaining and important part of your homeschool high schoolers’ Language Arts credits. Join Sabrina and Vicki for a lively discussion of the part cinema can play in education.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 144: Writing Research Papers, Interview with Kat Patrick 1-15-19 Research papers may sound intimidating but you and your teens can do it! Join Vicki and our friend, Kat Patrick as they share tips for helping homeschool high schoolers develop skills for research paper writing. HSHSP Ep 144: Writing Research Papers, Interview with Kat Patrick 

Intimidated by writing research papers? Join Vicki and our friend, Kat Patrick as they share tips for helping homeschool high schoolers develop skills for research paper writing.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 143: Financial Literacy for Homeschool High SchoolersHSHSP Ep 143 Financial Literacy for Homeschool Teens

Homeschool high schoolers need to be prepared for adulting their finances. They have so many more things to consider than many of us did when we were teens. Give them solid life-preparation skills for financial management. Join Sabrina, Vicki, Kym and Eagle, the Seeing Eye Puppy for a helpful discussion.

 

HSHSP Ep 142: Homeschool Coaching, Interview with Vicki Bentley of HSLDA 1-1-2019 Ever feel overwhelmed, confused or just unsure about how to handle the next steps in your family's homeschooling adventures? That's what homeschool coaching is about. Join Vicki and her friend, Vicki Bentley (from HSLDA) for a discussion of homeschool coaching (and the history of homeschooling).HSHSP Ep 142: Homeschool Coaching, Interview with Vicki Bentley of HSLDA

Ever feel overwhelmed, confused or just unsure about how to handle the next steps in your family’s homeschooling adventures? That’s what homeschool coaching is about. Join Vicki and her friend, Vicki Bentley (from HSLDA) for a discussion of homeschool coaching (and the history of homeschooling).

 

HSHSP Ep 141: Handling Difficult People at Holiday Events HSHSP Ep 141: Handling Difficult People at Holiday Events. Plan for success in dealing with challenging friends and family members at Christmas get-togethers.

Plan for success in dealing with challenging friends and family members at Christmas get-togethers. Join Sabrina, Vicki, Kym and Eagle, the Seeing Eye Puppy for a comfortable discussion about handling uncomfortable situations.

 

HSHSP Ep 140: Homeschooler Becomes Podcaster: Interview with Noah Tetzner of History of Vikings PodcastHomeschool Highschool Podcast  Ep 140: Homeschooler Becomes Podcaster. Interview with History of Vikings Podcaster, Noah Tetzner 

Homeschool high schoolers can do some amazing things; and they don’t need to wait until they graduate. Join us for a delightful interview with Noah Tetzner, of the popular History of Vikings Podcast!

 

 

Homeschool HighSchool Podcast Ep 139: Finding Success in College, Interview with Kendall Smythe 12-4-18 Join Sabrina, Kym, and Kym's daugher, Kendall, for a homeschool graduate's perspective on what makes for a successful college experience. Homeschool high school graduate do great with Kendalls tips! Homeschool HighSchool Podcast Ep 139: Finding Success in College, Interview with Kendall Smythe 

Join Sabrina, Kym, and Kym’s daugher, Kendall, for a homeschool graduate’s perspective on what makes for a successful college experience. Homeschool high school graduate do great with Kendalls tips!

 

HSHSP Ep 138: Teens and Depression 11-27-18 Vicki is a mental health counselor, besides being a 7Sister and HSHSP podcaster. She discusses depression in homeschool high schoolers, what it looks like and what to do about it.HSHSP Ep 138: Teens and Depression 

Vicki is a mental health counselor, besides being a 7Sister and HSHSP podcaster. She discusses depression in homeschool high schoolers, what it looks like and what to do about it.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 137: What Are Umbrella Schools for Homeschool High School? HSHSP Ep 137_ What Are Umbrella Schools for Homeschool High School_ (3)

Join Sabrina, Kym and Marilyn for a fun and very helpful discussion of an organization that has many different names: umbrella school, hybrid school, university-model school, charter school.

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 136: Teaching Teens to Cope with Stress, Interview with Marianna Chambers 11-13-18 All teens and moms will experience stress and anxiety at some point. Join Vicki with fellow counselor, Marianna Chambers (Peaceful Mom Talk Podcast) for practical tips on helping teens manage their stress and anxiety.HSHSP Ep 136: Teaching Teens to Cope with Stress, Interview with Marianna Chambers 

All teens and moms will experience stress and anxiety at some point. Join Vicki with fellow counselor, Marianna Chambers (Peaceful Mom Talk Podcast) for practical tips on helping teens manage their stress and anxiety.

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 135: Heavy Equipment Mothering HSHSP Ep 135: Heavy Equipment Moms

Helicopter moms, snowplow moms…heavy equipment moms. Are you one? Do you know one? Do your *friend* a favor and tell them about this fun but helpful episode.

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 134: How to Ask for a College Recommendation LetterHSHSP Ep 134 How to Get a Good College Recommendation Letter

You get a better recommendation letter if you follow simple politeness guidelines. Vicki has written hundreds of recommendation letters, so she is sharing tips for getting best results.

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 133: How to Handle it When the Curriculum is Wrong for Your Teens HSHSP Ep 133: How to Handle it When the Curriculum is Wrong for Your Teens

Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for a fun (and useful) bunch of ideas for when you’re stuck with a bad-fit curriculum! Don’t despair! There is hope!

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 132: College Success Tips, Interview with Carly SmytheHSHSP Ep 132: College Success Tips, Interview with Carly Smythe 

Join Kym for an interview with her youngest daughter, Carly. Carly is a homeschool graduate and college athlete so she has lots of tips for success in college.

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 131: Handling Homeschool Countdowns HSHSP Ep 131_ How to Handle Homeschool Countdowns

Feeling the crunch of big deadlines? Having too much stress? Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for some silly fun and meaningful tips.

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 130 Field Trips for Homeschool High SchoolersHSHSP Ep 130: Field Trips for Homeschool High Schoolers 

Don’t loose the richness of homeschooling just because your kids are teens! Join Sabrina and Kym for how and where to get your teens involved in experiential learning.

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 129: Creationist and Scientist? HSHSP Ep 129_ Can You be a Creationist, Christian and Scientist_ (4)

Can a Christian be both a scientist and creationist? We think so! Join us for a fascienating interview with a homeschool mom and her homeschool graduate daughter, both are PhD scientists and creationists.

 

 

 

https://ultimateradioshow.com/hshsp-ep-128-scheduling-homeschool-when-the-holidays-are-coming/HSHSP Ep 128: Homeschooling and the Holidays

Plan early in the fall for a great holiday season. That is, homeschool planning and meaningful holiday activities. Here’s how with Sabrina and Kym.

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 127: Being African-American and HomeschoolingHSHSP Ep 127: Being African-American and Homeschooling

There are so many kinds of families who homeschool. It is good to hear about our diverse experiences. Join Vick and our friend, Latonya Moore, for a candid and encouraging discussion of her homeschooling family.

 

HSHSP Ep 126: Grandparents and Homeschooling High School #GrandparentsAndHomeschooling This photo shows a homeschool teen happily hugging her loving grandparents from behind a couch.HSHSP Ep 126: Grandparents and Homeschool High School

If you have grandparents nearby or not, you’ll finds tips and encouragement in this interview with Dr. Gerald and Betty Culley (parents of 7Sisters Sabrina and Allison).

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 125: Healthily Handling Homeschool Co-op Lunchtime ChaosHSHSP Ep 125: Healthily Handling Homeschool Co-op Lunchtime Chaos

Homeschool co-ops are the best! Lunchtime at co-op can be the best…or the worst. Here are tips from Sabrina and Vicki on how to make homeschool lunchtime great again!

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 124: Homeschool Graduate Becomes a Teacher, Interview with Rebekah Groop #CareerExploration #HomeschoolHighSchoolHSHSP Ep 124: Homeschool Graduate Becomes a Teacher, Interview with Rebekah Groop 

Can a homeschooler become a public school teacher? What led her to that career of service? What can she share with us about homeschooling high school? Join this encouraging interview with Sabrina and her daughter, Bekah.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 123: How to Successfully Schedule the Homeschool Highschool YearHSHSP Ep 123: How to Successfully Schedule the Homeschool Highschool Year

How do you handle scheduling for homeschool high school? There are lots of academics and real life! Join Sabrina and Vicki for encouragement and helpful tips.

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 122_ Homeschooler Becomes a Veterinarian, Interview with Dr. Sarah VarnellHSHSP Ep 122: Homeschooler Becomes a Veterinarian, Interview with Dr. Sarah Varnell 

Dr. Sarah Varnell is a University of California vet school graduate and works as anequine vet in Cincinnati. How did she do it? Join Vicki and Sarah for this informative interview.

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 121: Why is Junior Year SO Important for Homeschool HSHSP Ep 121: Why is Junior Year SO Important in Homeschool High School?High School? 

Junior year is a pivotal year for teens, whether they are college bound or career bound, they need to invest well in their 11th grade year. Join Sabrina, Vick and Kym for a fun explanation why.

 

 

 

https://ultimateradioshow.com/hshsp-ep-120-how-to-get-homeschool-transcripts-exactly-right/HSHSP Ep 120: How to Create the PERFECT Homeschool Transcript!

While there’s not ONE right way to create a transcript, here are some tips for making your transcript fit your teens’ needs and goals.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 119: Homeschooling Middle Schoolers Interview with Latonya MooreHSHSP Ep 119: Homeschooling Middle Schoolers Interview with Latonya Moore 

Join Vicki and Latonya Moore as they discuss homeschooling middle school and goals for high school.!

 

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 118: What about SocializationHSHSP Ep 118: Annoying Questions for Homeschoolers: What about Socialization?

Ever get tired of the question? It will never go away but you can have some intelligent answers. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for a fun discussion and tips.

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 117: How to Create a Great Transcript Using Levels With 7Sisters Curriculum? HSHSP Ep 117_ Create a Great Transcript Using Levels With 7Sisters Curriculum

Now that you learned about Levels in Ep 116, here are some specific examples on how to apply Leveling to 7Sisters curriculum. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for a fun discussion.

 

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 116: What Are Levels in Homeschool High School?HSHSP Ep 116: What Are Levels in Homeschool High School?

Want to know the secrets of a college-attractive transcript? Then you need to know about *levels*. Levels show how much academic rigor a student has experienced in each core course. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for a simple explanation of how it works.

 

 

 

Episode 115: How to Plan Language Arts for Homeschool Highschoolhttp://ultimateradioshow.com/hshsp-ep-114-how-to-homeschool-highschool-when-you-dont-know-everything/

Language Arts is a time-consuming and important credit for homeschool highschoolers. Join Sabrina and Kym for a helpful discussion on how to plan well so that the things your teens need are covered.

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 115: How to Teach What You Don't KnowEpisode 114: How to Teach What You Don’t Know

How can a homeschool mom teach something she doesn’t know? There are lots of ways! Sabrina and Kym will share them with you.

 

 

 

Episode 113: 10 Job Hunting Tips for TeensHomeschool Highschool Podcast Ep 113: Job-Hunt Tips for Teens

Join Vicki for 10 practical tips to help teens with their job hunting. The job search process is scary to some teens, having never been on that adventure before. Give them a hand-up with these simple tips.

 

 

 

Homeschool Highschool Podcast Ep 112: Adapting to Unexpected ChangesEpisode 112: Adapting to Unexpected Changes in Your Homeschool 

We work hard to plan well, that’s good! Then it is difficult when unexpected interrruptions and changes happen. Sabrina and Kym give some helpful tips on recalibrating.

 

 

 

Episode 111: What Are Your Teens Surrounded By? Empowering ThemHSHSP Ep 111_ What Are Your Teens Surrounded By_ Empowering Them

It can be scary raising a teen in this day and age. One of the tasks for a healthy teen is to learn to be an influencer rather than simply being influenced, to help build surroundings rather than just be surrounded. This requires parents to be pray-ers who offer their fear to God and help empower teens for this phase of life. Join Sabrina, Kym and a very vocal Quella, the Seeing Eye puppy for an encouraging discussion.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 110: What's it like to be a homeschool senior?Episode 110: What’s it Like to be a Homeschool Senior? 

There’s not ONE right way to be a homeschool senior. That’s why it is so fun to hear from different soon-to-be graduates about their experiences and plans. Join Sabrina and Kym for an encouraging interview with soon-to-be grad, Gabriella Eltringham.

 

 

 

Episode 109: How to Start a Homeschool Co-op Your Teens Will Enjoy Homeschool Highschool Podcast Ep 109: How to Start a Homeschool Co-op

Homeschool co-ops can be marvelous or maddening. The difference often lands in the planning process. Here are tips for creating a homeschool co-op your teens (and you) will enjoy.

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 108 Helping Non-College-Bound Teens Find SuccessEpisode 108: Helping Non-College-Bound Teens Find Success 

Join Vicki for an interview with her friend, Angela, whose sons chose careers that did not require college. Both young men are experiencing successful careers and lifestyles. Here are some of her tips.

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 107 Homeschool Athlete Makes it to Harvard's Swim TeamEpisode 107: Homeschool Swimmer Makes it to Harvard

Join Sabrina and Kym for a delightful interview with Jake Johnson, homeschool senior who is headed for college at Harvard, and his mother. They explain the journey of earning a spot on the Harvard Swim Team and give tips for parents of serious homeschool athletes.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 106: Making the most of community collegeEpisode 106: Making the Most of Community College

Community college is a great choice for many homeschool highschool graduates these days. They save money, gain resume and networking skills, have more time to fine tune their goals…and more! Join Vicki for an interview with her youngest son, Seth, who graduated from community college and is now studying at a state university.

 

 

Episode 105: Digital Options for Homeschool HighschoolHSHSP Ep 105 Digital Learning Options for Homeschool Highschool

Homeschool moms become resource managers for their high schoolers. This is good! It helps them develop independence. One resource includes the many options in the digital world. How many have you tried with your homeschool high schoolers?

 

 

http://ultimateradioshow.com/hshsp-ep-104-teaching-shakespeare-and-loving-it-interview-with-kat-patrick/Episode 104: Teaching Shakespeare and loving it!

Join us and our friend, Kat Patrick (a Shakespeare expert) for tips on teaching Shakespeare in a meaningful and engaging way to your teens- even if you have NO Shakespeare background!

 

 

 

Episode 103: Science Credits for Non-Science Majors Homeschool Highschool Podcast Ep 103: Science Credits for Non-Science Majors

Every teen needs Science credits on the homeschool transcript, but not every teen needs high-powered credits. If your teen is not headed for college, or plans to attend a community college, you may be able to ease off some of the high-powered curriculum. Here are some tips.

 

 

HSHSP Ep 102: Preparing Teens for Military Careers, Interview with Gretchen MahoneyEpisode 102: Helping Teens Prepare for Military Careers, Interview with Gretchen Mahoney 

Got a teen interested in a military career? How do you help him/her prepare? Join Vicki and her homeschool mom-friend and colleague, Gretchen Mahoney, for tips and her story.

 

 

 

Homeschool high schoolers need World Language credits for graduation. But what if you don’t know one? Join Kym and Vicki for encouraging and practical tips and resources.
What happens AFTER homeschool graduation to homeschool graduates? To celebrate episode 100, homeschool alumni from around the country sent in voicemails of interesting things they are doing. Join us for a fun celebration!
Homeschool highschoolers have a habit of growing up on us. It is so strange to relate to adult children! Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for some *real* talk about being real.
What are some practical ways to assign meaningful grades for the homeschool transcript? Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for some useful tips.
Teens are at the perfect age to come up with tough questions, challenging topics to discuss, existential crises and more. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for a gracious conversation about talking to teens about tough stuff.
Not all teens go to college. If your homeschool high schooler will be entering the workforce after graduation, what do you need to make sure happens during senior year? Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for a helpful discussion.
What is the timeline for college-bound seniors? How can a homeschool
high schooler stay on top of things? Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for month-by-month priorities.

HSHSP Ep 94 Choosing College Degrees Interview with Dr. Renae DuncanEpisode 94: Choosing College Degrees, Interview with Dr. Renae DuncanShould your teen work toward an: AA, BA, BS, BN, BFA, or what? Join us for an interview with Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost of Undergraduate Studies at Murray State University. She is an expert in helping teens find the right fit for their college choice!

 

 

 

HSHSP Ep 93 How to Start a Homeschool Organization Interview with Carol Topp CPA
Homeschool parents are known for starting whatever organizations their families may need. But the process can be intimidating! Here’s good news: Carol Topp, the Homeschool CPA (fellow podcaster on the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network) is an expert and can help! Join Vicki and Carol for a rewarding interview.
Literature can be a pain for some teens. Here’s how to help the literal thinkers with Literature! Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for fun and practical tips!
Every mom has a bad day, sometime. Every mom fails at something, sometime. Here’s how to handle real-life mom-fails.
What should Christmas break look like in homeschool highschool? How do you balance getting school work done and time to relax. So many hassles! Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for lots of ideas.
Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for a novel way to look at highschool literature: without novels! Lots of ideas for adding interest to the language arts credits.
Connie Stults of TheDaisyhead.com shares her journey through cancer then the loss of her husband and the many ways people have helped her and her family. Learn ways to manage grief and help those who are grieving.
Many homeschool moms are also working for pay. How do working moms survive trying to balance everything? Join our friend, Stacey Lane, for expert and fun tips!
Thankfulness is not only Scriptural, it is good for you. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for sensible and fun (and research-driven) ways to live and model gratitude for your teens.
Somewhere in life you and your teens will run into a *mean-mom*, someone so broken that they take it out on others. Here’s a great interview with Dr. Melanie Wilson of Homeschool Sanity podcast about handling difficult people.
All moms need friends. Homeschooling highschool provides some unique possibilities for finding mom-friends. Join Sabrina and Kym for a fun discussion on friendship for homeschool mom.
What do you and your teens need to know about college prep, search and application? Join Sabrina, Vicki, Kym and Quella the seeing eye puppy for truly useful insider tips.
Your teens need writing in order to earn their Language Arts credits. Upperclassmen need useful writing skills that will prepare them for adulthood. Join Sabrina, Vicki, Kym and Quella the seeing eye puppy for useful information on a useful topic!
7Sister’s Kym said we should call this the “nag-prevention” episode…and she’s right. How can we moms and teens continue to enhance our character-building and communication skills? Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for this fun episode.
Do you hate math? Not very good at it? Just plain intimidated? Don’t worry! Join us for a delightful interview with Dennis DeNoia of Mr. D Math Podcast for tips and encouragement.
If you’re a dog-loving family, raising service dogs is a great way to help your teens build character and have a rich service component on their homeschool transcript. Listen in for this great discussion on a great service project.
Homeschool Highschool Podcast Ep 78: What Colleges are Looking for
Photo credit: Murray State University

Episode 78: What are Colleges Looking for? 

Want some insider tips for your homeschool highschoolers about what colleges are looking for? How about important study skills to develop for college? How about college search tips? Join us for all this and more in an important interview with Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost at Murray State University.
Teens need to think about and wrestle with their faith. This can be an uncomfortable time for homeschool teens and parents. A friendly Apologetics course can help. Join Sabrina and her father, Dr. Gerald R. Culley for an impactful and heartwarming episode.
Whether your teens are spending all of highschool homeschooling or they are transferring from public school, you will get lots of fun and helpful information from this episode. Join Vicki, Marilyn and their friend, Dr. Barbara Varnell for insider tips on transcripts!
Join us for an interview with University of Delaware’s Choral Music Education professor, Dr. Duane Cottrell. Sabrina and Dr. Cottrell discuss the ways Fine Arts enhance the transcript and ways to get into college if you want to be a music major.
Know anyone who is bringing their teen home from traditional school in order to homeschool high school? Share this episode with them! We’ll give you the nuts and bolts of how to homeschool high school!
It can be intimidating to bring teens home from traditional schools for homeschool high school. Don’t worry! Sabrina, Marilyn and Kym have lots of encouragement and tips for you.
Newbie moms, we’ve got lots of fun and practical tips for you as you start homeschooling high school. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for a delightful episode!
Newbie homeschool highschool moms often feel stressed about beginning the high school years. Don’t worry! We’re here to help. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for some solid advice.
It happens. The youngest homeschooler graduates high school and heads off to college and/or career. What happens to those “Omega Moms” (last-kid-graduated moms). Join the entire 7SistersHomeschool.com team to find out!
There are LOTS of details to consider if you want to start a co-op with teens. Don’t worry, we’ll help you out with this useful checklist and advice. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Marilyn for encouraging tips and help in starting a homeschool high school co-op.
Teens often benefit from experiencing a variety of educational settings. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Marilyn for a lighthearted and practical discussion on the why’s and how’s of homeschool high school co-oping.
Got teens who don’t like science? Join Sabrina, Vicki and Marilyn for a fun and helpful discussion of ways they have covered the required science labs with teens who hate science.
When our oldest kids were in middle school, we felt pretty intimidated by the thought of high school! Then we found out that high school years are the best years yet! Join Sabrina and Marilyn for tips for helping your homeschool middle schoolers prepare for high school.
Join us for a delightful conversation with our friend, Kat Patrick. Kat lived for 25 years and homeschooled her kids into highschool. THEN she moved to Texas! What are the differences between homeschooling in UK and US?
Whether they are college bound or not, homeschool highschoolers need to keep sharp on their grammar skills. It is easy in these days of bullet-point posts and texting to loose clear writing skills. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Marilyn for amusing and workable tips!
Teens need some fun after all those essays and research papers! Here are the how’s and why’s of short story writing for homeschool highschoolers. Don’t let them miss out on the important creativity and grammar skills needed for good short stories. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Marilyn for fun and useful tips!
Teens often feel intimidated by the thought of writing poetry! We’re here to tell you and them: You CAN do it…and you SHOULD! Here are how’s and why’s! Join Sabrina, Vicki and Marilyn for fun and practical helps on writing poetry!
Your teens can do it! AND they can write research papers successfully. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Marilyn for lots of practical how-to’s!
Don’t despair about writing essays! Your homeschool high schooler must write essays each year but it can be rewarding and fun. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Marilyn for encouraging and practical tips to help!
Many teens feel stark terror when they find out that colleges really want homeschool highschoolers to have public speaking experience! Tell them not to fear- we’ve got help. Join Sabrina and Marilyn as they interview our friend, Dr. Barbara Varnell on LOTS of ways to have fun with public speaking!
Crisis times are dramatic for teenagers. Like anyone they might become sad or anxious. They often will question, become irritable or isolate. How do you help them? Join Sabrina and Vicki for a candid, heartfelt conversation about helping teens in crisis times.
Phys Ed for Homeschool Highs choolers. How to earn phys ed credit for teens who love exercise and those who don’t! Join Sabrina, Vicki and Marilyn for a fun, fact-filled, useful chat about homeschool high school phys ed credits.
How to create a fun, fabulous filmmaking credit with your homeschool high schoolers. So much fun! So much sparkle for the homeschool transcript! Join Sabrina and her independent filmmaker son, Sam, for lots of tips that even novices can do!
What is a master portfolio? Why should you create one for your homeschool high schooler? It is a great investment! Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym while they share what’s and how-to’s!
Know any teens who put everything off until the last moment, then anxiety, tears, complaining and/or sloppy work? (Know any moms who do the same thing?) No worries! Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for some great tips on conquering crunchtime craziness!
How on earth do you start the college search with your homeschool high schooler? It is so important to make a wise choice about college. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for a fun and helpful discussion about starting the college search.
Some teens aren’t clueless about what they love. They love everything! How do you help a teen who loves everything through Career Exploration and narrowing their choices for the future? Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for some expert advice!
What do you do for Career Exploration when your teens don’t have a clue about what they want to do? Join veteran career guiders Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for a truly fun and helpful chat about clueless teens and future careers.
How can you help your homeschool highschoolers develop college-attractive transcripts? Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for a fun and useful discussion on ALL the things you need on the homeschool transcript.
Choosing college majors is a wonderful and stressful process. How do you help your teens through this all-important process? Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for the tips and ideas they have use to  help homeschoolers find their future.
Language  Arts is required for graduation. Literature is part of the Language Arts credit. How can you make that Literature study meaningful for homeschool high schoolers? Here are some reasons to include great Christian writers.
Why should all curriculum be dry and boring? Liven it up with movies! For real! (For reel?) Join Sabrina and her son, Sam, for a lively discussion about the why’s and how’s of using movies as homeschool curriculum.
How can you get high schooling done when life isn’t cooperating? How do you handle life’s interruptions and struggles when your teens need education? Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for a fun but honest conversation.
Homeschool high schoolers will be adults before you know it! What adulting skills can you teach and capture on the transcript? Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for a fun and informative conversation on adulting skills for homeschool high school.
Homeschool Highschool Podcast Episode 44 Including Teens in Planning
Why should teens be part of homeschool high school planning? What are the risks and benefits of making them part of the process? Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for a fun, honest and helpful conversation.
So many different personalities! Each teen is different so how do you leverage that difference to plan a great high school experience. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for practical and fun how-to’s.
What does your teen need for a powerful transcript and meaningful high school experience? Join Kym, Vicki and Sabrina for the details.
Time management is one of the most important life skills a teen can learn. How do you teach a teen to manage her time? Start with time audits! Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for ways to teach time auditing to teens (and adults).
Tired of your New Years Resolutions. Let’s re-do! Here are some fresh ideas about fresh starts. Join Kym, Sabrina and Vicki for some alternatives to resolutions.
What is Christlike character? How do you help your teens develop Christlike character? Join Vicki, Kym and Sabrina for a lively discussion about character development for teens (and adults).
Empower your homeschool high schoolers with some basic social networking skills that will raise their confidence levels. Social skills will help them with all the holiday get-togethers as well as prepare them for life after graduation.
Sometimes the holiday season is downright wonderful! You don’t want to interrupt the joyful activities with too much textbook work. Here are some creative ways to log credit hours creatively at Christmas!
Some years are difficult for families: loss, illness, setbacks, broken dreams. How do you help your teens handle the hard times- especially at Christmas?
For teens who are intellectually gifted, there are unique needs and musts for their homeschool high school years. Join Kym and Sabrina for an inspiring interview with Dr. Barb Varnell, who homeschooled her gifted teens through graduation. Her 3 homeschoolers have gone on to exciting and successful college experiences.
Holidays can be magical…but really, most of the time they are also stressful. Join Vicki, Sabrina and Kym for a chat about REALISTIC holiday expectations.
Should your teen test? Must they take the SATs or ACTs? What other tests do you and your homeschool high schooler need to consider? Join Vicki and Kym for an honest discussion.
There are lots of options for earning high school credit for the homeschool transcript. Join Vicki and Sabrina for 5 ways to earn credits!
Teens need to learn how to be leaders (they will lead something sometime, believe me) and how to be followers (bad followers=bad teams). Join Kym and Vicki for tips!
What needs to be included for a terrific transcript? Join Kym, Sabrina and Vicki for ideas!
How do moms keep sharp while homeschooling their kids? How do they keep balance of teaching and learning? Join Kym, Sabrina and Vicki for ideas!
What is character development in teens? How do you develop it? Or maybe how do they develop it? Join Kym, Sabrina and Vicki for ideas.
Many colleges these days are asking for Social Sciences on the homeschool transcript. What are the Social Sciences? How do you earn Social Sciences credit.  Join Kym, Vicki and Sabrina for some great ideas.
Homeschool Highschool Podcast 26: Highschool Writing Requirements
How do you know what your teens need to cover for high school writing? How much should they cover? Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym this week for high school writing requirements! They’ll let you know!
 Some teens love to read but some can’t stand it! Some moms love to read and some would rather spend their time on something else. How do you adapt literature so that high schoolers (and their supervising parents) are getting what they need to graduate well? Join Vicki, Sabrina and Kym for helpful tips!
Homeschooling teens with special needs is a wonderful option for high school. Join us for an interview with Patty Tillman, who homeschooled her special son all the way to graduation. She shares tips, resources, what worked and what didn’t.
Career Exploration is an important life preparation course! Don’t miss this episode of the Homeschool Highschool Podcast. Vicki and Kym share what to include in high school Career Exploration and how to include it!
There’s not just one kind of high school history student, so there’s not just one kind of high school history credit. Join Vicki, Sabrina, and Kym for a discussion of 5 ways to earn those credits for the transcripts.
Earning those World Language credits for the homeschool transcript can be fun and meaningful. Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym for lots of how-to’s for World Languages. We’ll talk about finding a good-fit curriculum, breaking up the boredom with fun, and making World Languages meaningful.
Join us for an interview with Vicki’s son, Ezra. We’ll be talking about how to make the most of homeschool high school years for college and career preparation!
300-HSHSP-Ep-19-Drama-150x150Episode 19: Drama- The GOOD Kind!
Sabrina’s 16th annual homeschool drama camp is underway. Kym and Vicki set up Yeti, the microphone and pay a visit. We interview staff and students and tell WHY you need some drama on the homeschool transcript (the GOOD kind).
Colleges usually want to know the level of academic rigor for highschool courses. Join Vicki and Sabrina for tips on how to show rigor on the homeschool transcript!
Epic moments shared by all 6 of the 7 Sisters: fun or flopped! Join us for ideas and inspiration!
What happens to teens who have interests and abilities that won’t benefit from going to college? Join Sabrina and Vicki for an interview with Angela O’Shaughnessy about her sons who graduated from homeschool highschool and are enjoying success in the career field.
Language Arts may be a monster credit but you can still have fun with it! You can customize Language arts to meet your teens needs, interests and abilities. Join Sabrina and Vicki for tips on making the Language Arts credits the right fit for your homeschool highschoolers!
Homeschool Highschool needs to have lots of fun! Here’s a cool, fun way to build the Language Arts credit and help your teens LOVE learning: Readers Theater Parties. Sabrina and Vicki share tips on how to create these wonderful, easy events!
Highschool Language Arts covers SO many things- books, writing, vocabulary, grammar, speaking… How do you know if you are covering everything? Join Sabrina and Vicki for information, ideas and encouragement.
Not all kids are called to go to college. Some have gifts that require other kinds of training. How should you handle high school if college is not an option? Join Vicki and Sabrina for ideas to help!
Starting off your homeschool highschool years? Want to create the best years yet? How do you set goals for academic, personal and character development? Join Vicki and Sabrina as they discuss the what, why and how of homeschool highschool goal setting.
All the nail-biting and good times of homeschool high school is almost finished! NOW it is finally time to plan that homeschool graduation ceremony AND graduation party. Join Vicki, Sabrina, and Kym as they share 7Sister Allison’s tips on how to make it a TERRIFIC time!
What will happen if your teen bombs the SATs, totally screws up his research paper, or makes a stupid decision? When does a good parent rescue her teens? If he blows something, does it mean you’re a bad homeschool mom? Join Sabrina, Vicki, and Kym for an encouraging and realistic chat.
There are many kinds of homeschool high schoolers so there’s not just ONE type of homeschooling high school. SO how do you choose curriculum? Join Sabrina and Vicki for tips on finding good curriculum for your teens!
Join Sabrina, Vicki and Kym as they discuss the how’s and why’s of recording service on the homeschool transcript.
What on earth do you need to include on the homeschool highschool transcript? Join Sabrina and Vicki as they discuss what needs to be recorded for a great transcript. Have fun and get the information you need on Transcript Basics.

Every high schooler must complete the core courses for graduation: Language Arts, Maths, Social Studies, Sciences, World Languages. To some extent, all transcripts look the same in those areas. So how do you help your homeschool high schooler earn a STAND-OUT transcript? By knowing the secret: Electives and extracurriculars give homeschool transcripts sparkle! They show who your teens truly are, they highlight strengths and interests. Join Sabrina, Vicki and 7Sisters Kym as they share ways to sparkle up your homeschool transcripts with electives and extracurriculars.

 

In Episode 4 of the Homeschool Highschool Podcast, Vicki interviews Seth and Caroline. Both are homeschool graduates who have gone onto college. They share what they REALLY think about their homeschool high school experiences: What was good and what was not!

 

 

Episode 1 The Homeschool Highschool PodcastEpisode 1: Welcome! Who Are the 7Sisters and How Can They Help You Homeschool Highschool?

In episode 1 of the Homeschool Highschool Podcast, Sabrina & Vicki of 7sisterhomeschool.com help connect you with homeschool high school success. Let them be your big sisters as they share why homeschooling high school years are the best years yet! AND how the 7Sisters at 7SistersHomeschool.com can help those great years happen!