Sweet 13 Bonus: Can They Actually Run a Life?

October 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Life Skills 101 Sweet 13

Life Skills 101 exists because somebody has to teach the things that are not on the transcript. For the network’s thirteenth birthday, every host answers one real question from a homeschool parent — and Lisa’s is the one that hits when the oldest starts looking at the door.

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Her question: “Your kid is about to move out, and you are doing the math on whether they can actually run a life.”

Her answer is a frame you can hang a whole year on: six areas, and your teen needs real skill in all of them before they launch. Food, shelter, vocation and work, money, health, transportation. And as she points out, even food is not one skill — it is planning, budgeting, shopping, cooking, cleaning up and using the leftovers. The clip comes from Life Skills Your Kids Need Before They Launch.

Also in this episode: Felice Gerwitz on whether to homeschool at all · Hal and Melanie Young on boys who will not sit still · Dr. Melanie Wilson on why you are already behind · the 7Sisters on the high school transcript · Sue Myers on a fever and a two-year-old · Meryl van der Merwe on teenagers and AI · Meredith Curtis on getting the joy back.

🎂 The Sweet 13 Giveaway is open. More than $1,500 in prizes, four drawings across October, and a free party favor for everyone who enters. Enter at ultimateradioshow.com/sweet-13 — October 1 through 29. No purchase necessary, US residents 18+, official rules here.

Presented by Eden’s Table, a Bible-rooted herbalism unit study for K–5. Get Week 1 free, or use code EDEN13 for 10% off through October 31.

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How to Graduate Your Homeschooler (Replay)

February 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment

How to Graduate Your Homeschooler

In this show, True North Homeschool Academy Director, Lisa Nehring talks about the pragmatics of How to Graduate Your Homeschooler!

We’ll cover:

  1. Who creates the Transcript
  2. Who issues the Diploma
  3. What is required to Graduate
  4. How to make graduation official
  5. Who oversees it all
  6. Are homeschoolers required to take the GED?

 

    1. First things first  make sure you have legalities in order.
    2. Determine What Type of Transcript will you create – Vocational, College Prep or Honors
  • Where’s Your Student Headed- think through post High School Options

Ending Well  Once your students have completed the necessary ….they are ready to graduate!

Let’s Get Graduated! Listen in as we talk about the legal stuff:

 

  • Is it legal for your to create a High School Transcript?
  • Is it legal for you to create a High School Diploma?
  • Is the Homeschool Diploma considered an official document?
  • Are homeschoolers required to take the GED?

 

We’ll also cover what should be included in a Diploma?

And that’s a wrap, my friends! You’ve graduated your high school student as as homeschooler! And that’s something you can both be proud of!

Resources and FREE Printables from True North Homeschool Academy!

True North Homeschool Academy offers 1st – 12th grade live on-line, dynamic, interactive classes for the Homeschool family that will inspire and delight! World class teachers, international community, syllabus and grading done for you, private and secure virtual campus that provides Parent and Student Dashboard, communication with instructors, monthly newsletter, topic and bulletin boards and more! We utlize gamification and the SAMR model to bring you time tested educational pedagogy and cutting edge technology. Discover the True North Homeschool Academy Difference! Fall registration is OPEN and classes begin the week of August 22!

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Truth, Goodness and Beauty with Angie Ferrell | Replay

August 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Truth Goodness & Beauty | Unveiling Their Significance in Homeschooling, LifeSkills 101 Podcast on the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast NetworkTruth, Beauty, and Goodness

Today on the podcast, True North Homeschool Academy Director, Lisa Nehring is talking with True North teacher, Angie Ferrell about Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.

Show Notes: Exploring Truth, Beauty, and Goodness: Unveiling Their Significance in Homeschooling

In this episode of the podcast, join Lisa Nehring, Director of True North Homeschool Academy, as she engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Angie Ferrell, an esteemed educator at True North. Together, they delve into the captivating realms of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness, concepts that frequently resonate within the homeschooling community. But what lies beneath these terms? And why should they hold a place of importance in our lives?

Unveiling the Core of Education

History of Education

  • The foundation of education stands resolute when rooted in Truth, serving as the wellspring from which the rivers of goodness and beauty flow. For individuals of faith, Truth finds its bedrock in the person of Jesus Christ, entwined with the transformative redemption offered through acceptance of Him as Lord and Savior. Additionally, the Bible emerges as a profound testament of His love and wisdom bestowed upon humanity.

    Manifestation of Virtue

    Goodness, the tangible manifestation of Truth, urges believers to align with God’s perspective and understanding. This moral obligation beckons us to navigate life through the lens of divine definition. By embracing goodness, we embrace the inherent purpose woven into all things, employing them in ways that honor their intended design.

    Nurturing Moral Imagination

    The gateway to comprehending goodness lies in cultivating a moral imagination. This lens allows us to peer beyond the surface, capturing the essence of purpose intricately interwoven within. Recognizing that purpose may shift across seasons, we find solace in the significance of even seemingly minor roles we undertake – for within them resides immeasurable value.

    Reflecting on ‘Honor Patronage, Kinship, and Purity’ by David DeSilva

    Honor Patronage, Kinship and Purity by David DeSilva

  • Venturing into the realm of beauty, we encounter a connection to the laws of physics and the potent Law of Attraction. Truth stands as a beacon, drawing us closer, while lies weave a seductive web. Beauty, an offspring of goodness, in turn, invites us to a life infused with purpose. Through its allure, we discover a renewed devotion to serving others, an organic outgrowth of the harmonious relationship between beauty, goodness, and Truth.

    Resonating with ‘Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton

    Dolly Coat of Many Colors

  • In this enriching discussion, Lisa Nehring and Angie Ferrell provide a captivating exploration of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness – concepts that permeate the homeschooling landscape. Tune in to gain insights that transcend the mundane, and embark on a journey that illuminates the profound significance of these pillars in our lives.

 

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Two Are Better Than One; Homeschool Mom Networking

August 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Life Skills 101 Two Are Better Than One; Homeschool Mom NetworkingTwo are Better than One: Homeschool Mom Networking

Today, Lisa Nehirng, director of True North Homeschool Academy is joined by the amazing team that makes up the Homeschool Mom Collaborative, Susan Hale, Natalie Vecchione and Steffanie Williams. Each of these women has homeschooled for several years and made an impact on the homeschooling community. Together they are joining forces to support and encourage fellow homeschoolers around the world!

Susan Hale: Solution Point Homeschool Division

Computer Courses, Record-keeping, & Transcript Solutions

Natalie Vecchione: FASD Hope, Blazing New Homeschool Trails

Steffanie Williams: Eww! You Homeschool?

Homeschool Mom Collaborative

Podcast URL

 Facebook Page

Facebook Group

 

Looking for an amazing group of Homeschooling Mommas to travel True North with? Look no further than, the Navigators. A Mom-to-mom membership site developed to encourage, equip and support one another! (Ecc 4:9)

Are you called to homeschool, but not sure where to start? At True North Homeschool Academy we take delight in coming alongside fellow homeschoolers as they head True North!

 

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Truth, Goodness and Beauty with Annie Ferrell

August 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment

LS101 Truth, Goodness and Beauty with Annie FerrellTruth, Beauty and Goodness

Today on the podcast, True North Homeschool Academy Director, Lisa Nehring is talking with True North teacher, Angie Ferrell about Truth, Beauty and Goodness.

These are terms you hear in the homeschooling world a LOT, but what exactly do they mean, and why should we even care about these concepts?

History of Education

Standing on Truth allows us to build a firm foundation and is that from which goodness and beauty flow.

As believers Truth is based on the person of Jesus Christ and the redemptive salvation he offers through acknowledging him as Lord and Savior, as well as the Bible, which is his love letter to humanity.

Goodness is that expression of truth. As believers, we avhe an obligation to fulfill truth and think about God’s definition of things. Goodness is the essential nature of things and utilizing them for the purpose for which they have been created.

Moral imagination allows us to fully understand goodness. Goodness is tied to purpose and our purpose can change through the seasons. Our job might seem small but it is so valuable.

Honor Patronage, Kinship and Purity by David DeSilva

Beauty has to do with physics and the Law of Attraction. Truth attracts, lies seduce.

Beauty gives us a life of purpose and encourages us to serve others, it flows from goodness, which flows from Truth.

Dolly Coat of Many Colors

 

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Edventure Together: Books, Travel, and Discovery

July 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Life Skills 101 Edventure together: Books, Travel, and DiscoveryEdventure Together: Books, Travel and Discovery!

Today, True North Homeschool Academy Director, Lisa Nehring, is joined by Angie Ferrell to talk about edventuring with Books!

One of Angie’s favorite book discoveries as she homeschooled was the geography series by Holling C Holling, which includes:

Minn of the Mississippi

Paddle to the Sea

Seabird

Tree on the Trail

These books are beautifully illustrated, visually rich chapter books that read like informative journals. Angie and her family discovered “Seabird” years ago on one of their many visits to Florida and she began collecting others. As a result, they took trips to find the treasures they discovered in the books! What an edventure!

Tying in what you are reading and studying with filed trips and vacations is such a beautiful way to solidify learning, helps students discover new interests and passions and can be a jumping off point for other great areas of learning (like Angie’s sons love of boats- which is leading them on yet another edventure)! It all ties into creating a lifestyle of learning and developing autodidacts.

And, if you listened to me talk about how to future proof your kids, you know that developing their ability to learn well and independently is going to be a skill that sets them apart and serves them well in our future economy!

Fall class registration is open, classes begin the week of August 22! Join one of our many fantastic literature or composition classes and discover the joy of reading living books!

 

Buy now during our annual 4th of July SALE! Store wide savings!

Hear Lisa speak in person at the Great Homeschool Conventions in TX! She’ll be talking about how to  Future Proof Your Kids Towards Success and Credits, Transcripts and Tests, Oh My!

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How to Graduate Your Homeschooler

July 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment

How to Graduate Your Homeschooler

In this show, True North Homeschool Academy Director, Lisa Nehring talks about the pragmatics of How to Graduate Your Homeschooler!

We’ll cover:

  1. Who creates the Transcript
  2. Who issues the Diploma
  3. What is required to Graduate
  4. How to make graduation official
  5. Who oversees it all
  6. Are homeschoolers required to take the GED?

 

    1. First things first  make sure you have legalities in order.
    2. Determine What Type of Transcript will you create – Vocational, College Prep or Honors
  • Where’s Your Student Headed- think through post High School Options

Ending Well  Once your students have completed the necessary ….they are ready to graduate!

Let’s Get Graduated! Listen in as we talk about the legal stuff:

 

  • Is it legal for your to create a High School Transcript?
  • Is it legal for you to create a High School Diploma?
  • Is the Homeschool Diploma considered an official document?
  • Are homeschoolers required to take the GED?

 

We’ll also cover what should be included in a Diploma?

And that’s a wrap, my friends! You’ve graduated your high school student as as homeschooler! And that’s something you can both be proud of!

Resources and FREE Printables from True North Homeschool Academy!

True North Homeschool Academy offers 1st – 12th grade live on-line, dynamic, interactive classes for the Homeschool family that will inspire and delight! World class teachers, international community, syllabus and grading done for you, private and secure virtual campus that provides Parent and Student Dashboard, communication with instructors, monthly newsletter, topic and bulletin boards and more! We utlize gamification and the SAMR model to bring you time tested educational pedagogy and cutting edge technology. Discover the True North Homeschool Academy Difference! Fall registration is OPEN and classes begin the week of August 22!

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The Three Love Languages of Learning

February 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Lisa Nehring is joined by fellow podcaster Meredith Curtis. We’re talking about teaching to our children’s heads, hands, and hearts.The Three Love Languages of Learning

The Three Love Languages of Learning is today’s topic as  Lisa Nehring is joined by fellow podcaster Meredith Curtis, who also teaches are True North. We’re talking today about the important life skill of teaching our kids by teaching to our children’s heads, hands and hearts!

 

1.Teaching to the Head

  1. Knowledge- explain things
    1. Reading
    2. Podcasts
    3. Textbooks
    4. Discussion & Conversation
    5. Informal and Formal Logic
    6. Understanding foundations of American Society
  1. Dialectic discussion
  2. Test everything by the Word of God-
    1. Means that we must be students of the Word of God

 

  1. Teaching to the Hand- practical application
  1. Project based – get your hands dirty
  2. Experiencing God in the practical application of life.

 

  1. Teaching to the Heart – motivate them to see the value of learning and the value in what we are teaching them.
  1. Reading literature and great books in order to maintain freedom
  2. Develop neural pathways
  3. Entrust the next generation with the tools to maintain a free society- Writing and reading
    1. Readers are leaders

 

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Resources:
Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Resources:

Hear Lisa speak in person at the Great Homeschool Conventions in SC, OH and TX! She’ll be talking about the Future Proof Your Kids Towards Success and Credits, Transcripts and Tests, Oh My!

 

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Credits and Transcripts

February 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Lisa Nehring, demystifies high school Credits and Transcripts so that you can confidently move forward with homeschooling High School!Credits and Transcripts

True North Homeschool Academy Director Lisa Nehring, demystifies high school Credits and Transcripts so that you can confidently move forward with homeschooling High School!

Credits are based on Carnegie Units

High School credits are based on both time and rigor.

Career Exploration for Homeschool students blog post

Special Needs Homeschool Credits and Transcripts blog post

Career Exploration Summer Bootcamp

Career Exploration full year class

True North Homeschool Academy Academic Advising

Everything you need to know about Credits, Transcripts and Testing with usable worksheets: Survive Homeschooling High school E-book,

FREE Log Sheets to track PE, Music, Community Service and Work Experience

How to get started with Homeschooling? FB short

Getting Started Homeschooling with FREE printables

FREE 5 Tips for Homeschooling through High School

 

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JOIN our online community with others headed True North!

Hear Lisa speak in person at the Great Homeschool Conventions in SC, OH and TX! She’ll be talking about the Future Proof Your Kids Towards Success and Credits, Transcripts and Tests, Oh My!

Marketable Skills Classes at True North 

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