Such a pleasure to welcome Lucero and Michelle who bring their questions about homeschooling into the teen years. We discuss challenges, counterwill and burnout. The importance of open communication and how community and fun are at the heart of a healthy wholesome homeschooling experience for the entire family.  1:11 - Welcome Lucero and Michelle 6:23 - Importance of community and fun  10:49 - How do you manage everything?17:51 - Negotiating with our teenagers 21:28 -  What are the absolute basics we need in their schooling? 36:15 - Burnout and crisis years 42:05 - Provide opportunities for fun 52:39 - The cycle of family learning58:14 - Developing your own homeschool high school transcript 1:03:22 - Motivating our children when they're struggling 1:18:34 - Not caring about what other people think Catholic Heritage Curricula  World Book EncyclopediaHomeschooling with Joy Workshop, Part 1/4Homeschooling with Joy Workshop, Part 2/4Homeschooling with Joy Workshop, Part 3/4Homeschooling with Joy Workshop, Part 4/4Mother of Divine Grace Curriculum Variation of "The Hat Game"  High school transcript template - bonnielandry.ca  #makejoynormal #homeschooling #highschool #dictation #reading #math #planning #routine #community #fun #history #science #socialization #support #cooperation #socraticeducation Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform.  I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters.https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnieBuzzsprout makes podcasting simple.  I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal On Facebook at Homeschoolers: make JOY normal By email at questionsmakejoynormal@gmail.com or by voicemail Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!