Homeschooling High School with Confidence: Practical Advice and Encouragement – Pam Barnhill
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of homeschooling high school?In this episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, host Cindy West and special guest Pam Barnhill share real-life encouragement and practical tips for homeschooling your teens through high school. Learn how to balance rigorous academics with character building, foster independence, and handle common fears—like "What if my high schooler doesn’t know what they want to do?" Pam, a former high school teacher and experienced homeschool mom of three, opens up about her family's journey, including how they navigated college, career changes, volunteer opportunities, and more.Key topics:• Transitioning from multi-age homeschooling to high school• Keeping doors open for college, trades, or other paths• Encouraging passions, apprenticeships, and work experiences• How to handle transcripts, credit hours, and record-keeping• Why it’s okay if your teen changes direction after graduation👉 Subscribe for more encouragement for Christian homeschoolers.Recommended Resources:PamBarnhill.comBetter Together: Strengthen Your Family, Simplify Your Homeschool, and Savor the Subjects that Matter Most, by Pam BarnhillGather: Exploring the Wonder, Wisdom, and Worship of Learning at Home, by Pam BarnhillPlan Your Year: Homeschool Planning for Purpose and Peace, by Pam BarnhillNavigating High School Course from Pam BarnhillCindy West’s Homeschool Masterclass on Project-Based Learning No Sweat Nature Study PodcastSponsors:Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.BJU Press Homeschool is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creationCTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is a member of the Biblical Family Network. Our mission is to support and encourage the family by providing the very best podcasts on family, discipleship, marriage, parenting, worldview, culture, and education, all from a Biblical perspective. Visit the website for more great shows, like the Thinking Dad, Culture Proof, Homeschool Insights, and Made2Homeschool.
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