Young Adults

Scripture Study for Today with Your Teens It's a confusing time. Today is a great day to spend time in the Word with your kids.What do we know?"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."Romans 8:28It's all gonna be ok.What do we say?"Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to...

The words "teenage" and "rebellion" may seem like they go hand in hand, but it hasn't always been that way. In the past, getting older meant a child was becoming an adult. Ask yourself a question about any behavior that you have been calling "rebellion." Is this behavior simply your child becoming an adult? Sometimes what we label as rebellion may simply be our child making decisions for themselves. How do I Deal with Teenage Rebellion? One thing that may...

The best part of homeschooling high school is engaging in fun and meaningful activities beyond academics. When not confined to a public school desk for many hours each day, children have time to discover and explore their passion! High school activities are important, not only for the joy the experiences create, but also the impression they will leave with colleges and future employers.Your list of high school activities becomes part of a comprehensive college application package,...

Talking with a homeschool group, my friend Kathy shared a scripture study on winning and losing. I think it's wonderful!  It will be a great quick study for summer - no matter how old or young your children are! Be a Good Winner AND a Good LoserBy Kathy Moore EdgrenUsed with permission BE A GOOD WINNER1. Be A Gracious Winner When you win, share the praise! "Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;  someone...

You are the best high school guidance counselor for your child!  This article illustrates one way that you are better than a school counselor For the College-Bound, Smart Ways to Borrow."Families should recognize that higher education is a business, backed by Madison Avenue-scale marketing, and the advice they receive is likely to be biased. High school counselors encourage students to apply to "name" colleges to boost the high school's reputation, says Bissonnette. College financial aid officers...

I was doing a Bible Study on Work.  I remembered all those summers with my high school boys.  It's so important to teach a strong work ethic!  Perhaps  it's a good time to take a moment with your teens and reflect on these verses.  These could be great for memory work and discussion topics before summer. God created man to work (Genesis 2:15).The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden...

It was a bad day for local schools in my newspaper the other day.  In the Thursday paper I read these stories: Highline student charged with violent rape attempt By Levi Pulkkinen, Seattle PI.  A Highline High School student accused of attacking a teen girl with a brick has been charged with attempted rape.Des Moines teens could face pornography charges by The Associated Press Public school teens at a party shared cell phone video of classmates,...

Those of you who follow along on my blog have seen photos of our "Pemberly Ball."  My son is Presidents of the Pemberly Society - the Jane Austen Club at Seattle Pacific University.  He organized a Regency Era Ball this month.  Since posting about the ball, many people have written to me asking where the girls got their lovely gowns.  Being the mother of boys, I must say that I don't have a clue!  But I...

If you are considering a "Pemberly Ball" for your own homeschool literary studies, you might be interested in how to find the costumes!  Here is the email from my son's Pemberly Society Vice-President, describing the process.Have fun!Hello everyone,Although costumes for the Pemberley ball are not required, I'm sure some of you would like to come in one anyway and are wondering how to put one together on a student's budget. As someone who has bought, constructed,...

Teenagers are hard.  They can often be unmotivated, self-centered, messy, and tired.  As a nurse, I know that some of that is because of their age.  Did you know that the average teen needs 8-10 hours of sleep each night?  And yet they tend to be completely resistant to sleep.There's a problem in those two facts!But as much trouble as they are, having them at home can be a huge help.  At home they can get...

A client called for a consultation, asking me about scholarships, and taking a "Gap Year" before college.  After we spoke, I emailed her some additional resources.  Maybe it will be a perfect fit for your family too!  Here is the reading and resource materials for you to enjoy.Scholarship Help: "How to Get the BIG Scholarships" on DVD Other Scholarship Help: How to Go to College For Almost Free CLEP Study Official Study Guide Subject Study Guides...

I wrote this in 2006:Our professor friend invited us to a lecture on economics at a downtown Seattle public policy Think Tank.  He said that Alex would love the lecture given by one of the architects of Reagonomics.   "I don't know why I never thought of it before, but Alex would just love Discovery Institute.  I guess I just didn't think of it until I saw the lecture on economics."  My husband took Alex to the...

I'm thankful that my kids go to a Christian College.  I loved hearing about their stories from Seattle Pacific University!I love the Christian College "Roomies" tradition.  My son Alex has gone on group dates with his floor - they call these events "Roomies" and it's sort of like a dance, only no dancing and no dating.  One "Roomies" they went ice skating, then to "Bubble Tea" and then to see the city lights from the local...

Michael Phelps has ADD - did you know that?  His mother was able to take what could have been a detriment, and turned it into a huge advantage.  I love this article titled "Michael Phelps' Mom on How to Raise an ADHD Superstar."  It states that "Behind almost every ADHD success story is a devoted parent (or two)." Read the article from ADDitudemag.com Did you read about my newsletter article about the boy homeschool graduate with...

View this quick video on the process.Here are the books I recommend on the subject:* "Accelerated Distance Learning" by Homeschool Graduate Brad Voeller.* or Bears Guide To Earning College Degrees Nontraditionally by BearHere's how it works: You pick and choose from online classes across the nation. All the work is done at home.  All the results from those different online experiences are all sent to one distant location, to a real university.  If you choose to...