You’ve felt it—maybe while staring at a stack of biology worksheets, maybe during your fifth attempt at explaining the periodic table, maybe when your teen asked you about mitosis and you blinked. Am I really supposed to teach all of this? In this reassuring and practical episode, Christy-Faith takes on one of the most misunderstood stages in homeschooling: the upper years. If the idea of homeschooling middle and high schoolers feels overwhelming, confusing, or just flat-out impossible—you are not alone. Spoiler: you don’t have to do it all. And you were never supposed to. The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 73 🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES Free Homeschooling Resources Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey: 👉 https://christy-faith.com/links Thrive Homeschool Community Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last: 👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive Christy-Faith’s List A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges: 👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising 📖 Learn how to homeschool with confidence—especially when it feels hard: 👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising Links Mentioned in Episode ⊚ The Year-By-Year Primary and Secondary Education Histories of Homeschooled Individuals and the Implications for Empirical Homeschooling Research: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15582159.2024.2422243 ⊚ Fast facts on homeschooling: https://nheri.org/research-facts-on-homeschooling/ 🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS BJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible structure, biblical worldview ✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning 👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy CTC Math ✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum ✔ 50% off + free trial for Christy-Faith listeners 👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF Lovevery – The Reading Skill Set ✔ Game-based, science-backed reading program ✔ 98% of kids improved in just 6 weeks! 💰 https://lovevery.com/christyfaith (code CHRISTY10) 🎧 SHOW RECAP Homeschooling the middle and high school years doesn’t have to be overwhelming—or lonely. It also doesn’t mean doing it all yourself. ✅ Why the upper grades feel so overwhelming (and why it’s not your fault) ✅ The most common pivot successful homeschoolers make—and why it works ✅ How outsourcing and mentors can transform your homeschool ✅ Why following your teen’s passions is more powerful than a perfect curriculum ✅ What it means to model lifelong learning—and why that’s the true win ✅ Practical tools, real-life stories, and permission to stop trying to do it all Whether you’re deep in middle school or just bracing for high school, this episode is your reminder: the teen years aren’t a trap door—they’re the sweet spot of homeschooling. 📌 Like, subscribe, and share this with a homeschool parent who’s stressing about algebra, transcripts, or Shakespeare. 💬 What’s helped you homeschool confidently through the teen years? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
