Curriculum reviews

Did you know that even in healthcare degree programs, anatomy lessons can sometimes be peppered with phrases like “I have to teach it that way because that’s what the book says?” Those exact words were spoken by one of my anatomy teachers at a Chinese Medicine school. She was trying to be politically correct, of course. But, anatomy is anatomy. There is no denying skeletal, muscular, endocrine, reproductive, and other differences between male and female bodies. Thankfully, my personal trainer program didn’t dance around this because after all, it is dangerous to try to train men and women the same. …

You know, teens ask some of the hardest questions when it comes to the Christian faith. For example, the teens I work with deal with some difficult life issues and they have serious doubts about God. They are bombarded by social media, peer pressure, and their own thoughts. So, an apologetics study for students that meets them where they’re at is essential. For the students at the small Christian alternative high school where I teach and offer health coaching, Master Books’ Apologetics in Action was a great fit. After homeschooling for 22 years, I’m familiar with many homeschooling styles and …

Are you looking for businesses to start as a teenager? One of the easiest and most inexpensive businesses is selling upcycled crafts. Because of the unlimited availability of supplies, the only limits are your imagination and your marketing skills. As a health coach for teens and a homeschool-mom-turned-high-school-educator, I frequently encounter teens who want a money-making alternative to retail and service jobs. They want to do something different. The gig economy is very attractive to them, but they don’t know what the best businesses for teenagers are. They also don’t know the basics of entrepreneurship. But, the best ways to …

As I shared in my post about learning to sing better, music is a big part of my life. Worship is very important to me and I enjoy many creative ways to worship. But, singing has been a passion of mine since I was a small child, making up my own songs. Now, I still have melodies on my heart and write lyrics, but have never learned an instrument well enough to play the music that is in my head. Secretly, I want to learn music production. This has been a secret frustration of mine for a very long time, …

First, you might ask yourself, “How can I learn how to sing better without a live vocal coach?” Well, I asked myself that, too. See, I’ve been singing all my life and I am currently a worship leader at my church. It is my firm belief that music has many health benefits, in addition to worship. But, I noticed that as I got older, my voice got a bit lower. Now, I’m no longer able to hit notes that I could when I was in my 20’s. It also frustrates me that I have trouble finding and singing harmonies. That’s …

I love promoting entrepreneurship for teens, but sometimes I find that they have trouble coming with a viable idea. A YouTube channel about playing Minecraft might have taken off a decade ago, but today? Not really. You know I’m always on the lookout for the unique. So when I stumbled on this homeschool vocational program, my ears perked up. I mean, how many people do you know can repair automatic doors? But, I bet you see automatic doors nearly every time you go to the grocery store. That’s why this comprehensive course from Bruce Cloney Door Institute will launch your …