Tips for Planning the High School Years

Send us Fan MailOur guest speaker today is a retired homeschooler with 17+ years of experience in home educating their four children and 10 years of experience as a homeschool consultant, blogger, writer, and speaker. Kris shared with us valuable tips for parents and teens on planning the high school years from setting goals, nurturing character development, financial planning, time management, to finding a career that fits each individual's unique skills and interests. Two of Kris's newest resources for teens include:(1) Navigating High School Student Guidebook(2) Navigating High School Priority PlannerKey Takeaways from the Podcast:1. Goal Setting and Prayer: Take time to sit down with your teen and discuss their goals for the future, including character development, spiritual growth, and academic objectives. It's crucial to pray with and for them as they navigate these transitional years.2. Life Skills Development: High schoolers can benefit from learning essential life skills such as financial planning, time management, and self-discovery. Helping them identify their unique talents and interests is vital in guiding them toward a suitable career path. (Kris mentioned a great career assessment tool you might want to order.)3. Priority Planner: Utilize a priority planner to help teens live by their priorities instead of getting caught up in the busyness of life. Whether they are homeschooled, in private school, or public school, this tool can set them up for success post-graduation.Learn more about Kris, her consulting services and her books on her website, and download a free goal setting document.  Check out the Questions for Kids picture book series, perfect for young readers ages 5-10! Book 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer! 🌈Love this podcast episode? Please leave a positive rating/review and share this episode with a friend ❤️Visit our websites at: https://www.karenferg.com/https://www.sandrakaychambers.com/ Find our books on Amazon:Karen Ferguson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Ferguson/author/B075SHZ1WV?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Sandra Chambers: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sandra-Chambers/author/B00OHLARMO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1740085397&sr...