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Sarita Holzmann is the founder of Sonlight Curriculum, speaker, writer, curriculum developer, missions advocate, beloved wife, veteran homeschool mom, and active grandmother.
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The Big List: 25 Ways Reading Helps Your Children
Reading and Literature
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Aug 14, 2024
The Three R's: Covering the Basics as a New Homeschooler
Elementary
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Jan 11, 2024
10 Ways to Breathe Fresh Air into February Homeschool Doldrums
Encouragement
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Feb 01, 2023
11 Books to Inspire Christmas Conversations
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Nov 28, 2022
The History in Your Nativity Scene
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Nov 27, 2022
What Did Mary Know? A Christmas Devotional
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Nov 26, 2022
Tips for a New School Year
Back to School
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Jul 29, 2022
17 Fabulously Fun Summer Activities for Homeschool Families
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Summer Learning
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Jun 01, 2022
2 Fixes for When You Aren't Finished with Homeschool in May
Planning, Organizing, and Scheduling
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May 13, 2022
Failing Preschool: An Early Education Trend That Crushes Kids
Preschool
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May 08, 2022
If Sonlight’s Books are so Great, Why Do They Change?
Reading and Literature
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Mar 10, 2022
11 Things That Happen When You Read to Your Child
Reading and Literature
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Jan 15, 2022
Mid-Year Homeschool Doldrums & How to Beat Them
Encouragement
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Jan 06, 2022
How to Make Room for Wonder This Christmas
Encouragement
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Nov 12, 2021
How to Homeschool: Switching from Public School to Homeschooling
Homeschool Basics
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Nov 12, 2021
How to Prepare for the Holidays, Homeschool Style
Encouragement
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Nov 08, 2021
A Deep Breath for Advent
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Nov 07, 2021
St. Nicholas, Christmas, and Reasons to Teach Church History
Encouragement
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Nov 05, 2021
Homeschooling Gifted Students: 9 Tips for Curriculum and Teaching
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Special Needs
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Nov 01, 2021
How Moms & Dads Parent Together as a Homeschool Team
Encouragement
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Apr 07, 2021
Why Sonlight Doesn't Insulate Children from Non-Christian Ideas or Religions
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Apr 02, 2021
Sonlight offers a better alternative to contemporary YA fiction
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Mar 31, 2021
Why Storytelling Matters for Your Homeschool
Reading and Literature
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Mar 29, 2021
4 House Rules for a Happy Homeschool Atmosphere
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Mar 24, 2021
Don't Use Character Curriculum. Do This Instead to Teach Virtue
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Mar 22, 2021
Three Tips for Teaching Children About Work
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Mar 15, 2021
How Books Help You Raise Proactive Kids Who Aren't Afraid to Fail
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Mar 12, 2021
4 Reasons to Pursue Academic Excellence in Your Homeschool
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Mar 08, 2021
Parent-intensive Versus Hands-off Homeschooling
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Mar 05, 2021
The Simplest Way to Prevent or Overcome Learning Loss
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Mar 03, 2021
4 Ways Homeschooling Builds a Close-knit Family
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Feb 22, 2021
"I could NEVER homeschool because. . ."
Encouragement
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Feb 17, 2021
Why I made John cry ... and 2 more reasons to read out loud
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Feb 12, 2021
Sonlight Language Arts: A Holistic Approach Instead of Worksheets
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Feb 10, 2021
Learning to Weigh Conflicting Perspectives with Sonlight
Homeschool Basics
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Feb 08, 2021
5 Ways Literature-rich Learning Is Better than Memorization
Homeschool Basics
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Feb 03, 2021
3 Secrets about Language Acquisition for Babies
Preschool
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Feb 01, 2021
Language Acquisition in Babies: A Guide for Homeschoolers
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Jan 29, 2021
The Sonlight Approach to Teaching History: History as the Backbone
Homeschool Basics
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Jan 11, 2021
How Homeschooling Can Prep Teens for Leadership
High School
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Jan 01, 2021
Enjoy Your Life More: Add One Good Habit
Encouragement
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Dec 07, 2020
The Difference between Reluctant and Hungry Eaters (and Learners)
Homeschool Basics
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Dec 02, 2020
8 Ways for Homeschool Moms to Get More Sleep
Encouragement
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Nov 11, 2020
The Four Levels of Rest Homeschool Parents Need
Encouragement
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Nov 09, 2020
Want to Boost Emotional Intelligence? Read Literature.
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Nov 04, 2020
God Has Equipped You to Teach Your Children
Encouragement
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Oct 30, 2020
Where Are Sonlight Scholarship Winners Now?
Scholarship Winners
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Oct 07, 2020
How to Raise Children When Everything Keeps Changing
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Oct 02, 2020
Making Mistakes: A Critical Part of Your Homeschool
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Sep 30, 2020
How Sonlight Helps You Help Your Kids
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Sep 28, 2020
Can you relate to these common homeschool fears?
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Sep 25, 2020
10 Things Homeschoolers Get Right
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Sep 21, 2020
A Reluctant Homeschooler’s Story
Encouragement
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Aug 10, 2020
You Have What it Takes to Homeschool
Homeschool Basics
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Jul 22, 2020
How Sonlight Helps You Talk with Your Children about Racism
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Jun 18, 2020
Talking to Children about Race
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Jun 18, 2020
30 Years. 30 Blessings to Celebrate.
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Jun 04, 2020
Does Learning Have to Be Painful?
Homeschool Basics
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Jun 01, 2020
Help! I'm Scared to Teach Math and Writing
Homeschool Basics
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May 29, 2020
Teach How Jesus Taught
Homeschool Basics
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May 27, 2020
If my kids don’t beg for school, can they still love to learn?
Homeschool Basics
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May 25, 2020
Teach Your Child To Read With Happy Cheetah
Reading and Literature
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May 18, 2020
A Simple Model for Making New Year's Resolutions
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Jan 03, 2020
Second-guessing: Did I make the right decision to homeschool?
Encouragement
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Oct 28, 2019
Seven Tips for the New Homeschool Year
Back to School
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Sep 06, 2019
What Is the Point of Education?
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Aug 08, 2019
Six No-fuss Ideas to Encourage Summer Reading
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Summer Learning
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May 20, 2019
An Easy Way to Celebrate Growth in Your Homeschool
Encouragement
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May 08, 2019
Why Sonlight Curriculum Doesn't Use Parent Scripts
Homeschool Basics
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Feb 15, 2019
The 3 Things You Need for Teaching Critical Thinking
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Feb 04, 2019
5 Homeschool Organization Questions That Make a Big Impact
Planning, Organizing, and Scheduling
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Jan 30, 2019
The Power That a “Not Yet” Attitude Brings to Your Homeschool
Encouragement
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Jan 14, 2019
Seven Reasons to Celebrate Picture Books
Reading and Literature
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Nov 14, 2018
Why Sonlight Studies Both Western and Eastern Hemispheres
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Oct 10, 2018
The Children of India
News
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Sep 26, 2018
4 Great Reasons to Read Your Favorite Book Again (& Again)
Reading and Literature
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Sep 26, 2018
"Dear Sarita, Why did you choose that book?"
Reading and Literature
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Jun 26, 2018
How Homeschool Electives are a Blessing Not a Burden
Enrichment
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Jun 22, 2018
How to Boost Your Own Health Through Homeschooling
Encouragement
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Apr 18, 2018
Five Myths About "Good Homeschool Moms"
Encouragement
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Apr 06, 2018
How to Teach Subjects You Don't Know: 6 Tips for a Homeschool Mom
Homeschool Basics
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Mar 23, 2018
Honoring God with Academics: The Goal of Christian Homeschooling
Encouragement
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Feb 26, 2018
What Your Closet Can Teach You About Homeschooling With Purpose
Encouragement
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Feb 19, 2018
Homeschool Habits That Build Readers in an Internet-driven World
Reading and Literature
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Feb 02, 2018
The Surprising Ways Homeschooling Can Bully-proof Your Kids
Encouragement
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Jan 19, 2018
Four Things Not to Do When Your Homeschool Hits a Snag
Homeschool Basics
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Jan 15, 2018
Do I need a degree to homeschool?
Homeschool Basics
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Dec 01, 2017
Five Reasons to Teach Our Children to Give
Encouragement
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Nov 10, 2017
Let the Reformation Inspire You to Raise World-Changers
Encouragement
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Nov 08, 2017
Raising Kids with a Heart for the World
Encouragement
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Oct 23, 2017
Teaching Cursive Handwriting: The Benefits of Writing by Hand
Homeschool Basics
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Oct 11, 2017
Raising Kids Who Can Focus in a Distracted Digital Age
Elementary
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Sep 27, 2017
Homeschooling Is Hard and Worthy Work
Encouragement
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Sep 08, 2017
Back to Homeschool Traditions Forge Family Identity
Back to School
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Sep 04, 2017
One Way to Respond When Your Child Tells You Something Hard
Encouragement
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Aug 16, 2017
Do You Need to Give Each Child the Same Homeschool Experience?
Encouragement
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Aug 07, 2017
I Want to Homeschool, But I'm Afraid of Making Mistakes
Homeschool Basics
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Jun 21, 2017
Homeschooling Away From a Fear Versus Towards a Goal
Encouragement
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May 15, 2017
When Kids Still Struggle With Reading Even in a Print-Rich Home
Reading and Literature
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May 12, 2017
The Top 9 Reasons Kids Like Being Homeschooled
Encouragement
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Apr 28, 2017
Getting Angry as a Homeschool Mom: Strategies to Help
Encouragement
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Apr 24, 2017
How NOT to Teach the Difference Between Fact and Opinion
Encouragement
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Apr 17, 2017
How to Create a Lifestyle of Learning
Homeschool Basics
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Apr 14, 2017
Eight Ways to Show Your Family Love During Your Homeschool Day
Encouragement
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Apr 10, 2017
Why Homeschooling Should and Shouldn’t be Hard
Encouragement
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Mar 27, 2017
3 Reasons to Homeschool During Each Stage of Childhood
Homeschool Basics
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Mar 21, 2017
How a Literature-based Curriculum Prepares Teens for STEM Careers
High School
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Science
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Mar 13, 2017
3 Reasons for Homeschoolers to Pursue Extracurricular Activities
Enrichment
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Mar 06, 2017
Humor: 30 Ways You Know You're a Homeschooler
Encouragement
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Mar 03, 2017
Seven Reasons to Study History (Rather Than Social Studies)
Homeschool Basics
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Feb 24, 2017
Can you combine Sonlight and another homeschool approach?
Homeschool Basics
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Feb 22, 2017
To the Homeschool Mom Who Asks if Her Time at Home is Worthwhile
Encouragement
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Feb 19, 2017
Raising Brave Girls (Not Perfect Girls)
Encouragement
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Feb 03, 2017
How Homeschooling Gives You Time to Invest in Family
Encouragement
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Jan 27, 2017
Physical Movement: Another Reason to Homeschool
Encouragement
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Jan 25, 2017
Sleep: A Surprising Reason to Homeschool
Encouragement
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Jan 20, 2017
One Easy Way Homeschool Moms Can Model Lifelong Learning
Encouragement
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Jan 18, 2017
The Best Way to Build Vocabulary in Your Homeschool
Reading and Literature
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Jan 13, 2017
How Reading Fiction Helps Kids Develop Empathy
Reading and Literature
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Jan 06, 2017
Three Reasons to Read Out Loud to Kids Who Know How to Read
Reading and Literature
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Jan 06, 2017
If your home won’t look like a magazine spread this holiday
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Nov 17, 2016
Help Children Succeed in Their Careers by Using a Global Focus
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Oct 06, 2016
Teach Multiple Sides to Protect the Parent-Child Relationship
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Sep 22, 2016
Freedom to Dream of an Intentional Family Culture
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Aug 11, 2016
A Precious Gift of Homeschooling: Investing in Your Kids
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Apr 21, 2016
Flexible and Doable: 2016-2017 Sonlight Curriculum Changes
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Mar 24, 2016
A Devotional Guide to Help Your Family Prepare for Easter
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Jan 28, 2016
Where do the world's needs intersect with your skills and passion?
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Dec 31, 2015
You Can Give Your Kids What They Really Want
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Dec 03, 2015
Yes, Homeschooling Was Worth It: Stories From Moms
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Nov 19, 2015
Reading Can Change a Child's Life: A Reflection on Dr. Ben Carson
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Sep 24, 2015
How I Juggled Homeschooling and Homemaking
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Jul 30, 2015
Why Sonlight Fits Both International and U.S. Families
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Jul 16, 2015
How My Homeschooled Children Found Their Careers
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Jul 02, 2015
25 Years (& 16K books) Later: My Favorite Part of Making Sonlight
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Jun 18, 2015
An Encouraging Word for Mother's Day
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May 07, 2015
Meet the 2015 Sonlight Scholarship Winners
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Apr 09, 2015
Building Family Memories
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Nov 27, 2014
What the ORE Videos Can't Show You
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Nov 13, 2014
Three Ways to Talk with Your Children about the Elections
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Oct 30, 2014
An International Trend You Already Enjoy
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Oct 16, 2014
Why Muslims? Why Frontiers? Why Off-Road Encounters?
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Oct 02, 2014
The Preschool Years Lay the Foundation
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Aug 21, 2014
Teaching Kids how to say no
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Aug 07, 2014
A Celebration of Sonlight Families with Adopted Children
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Jul 10, 2014
He Is Risen Indeed!
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Apr 17, 2014
Why Sonlight Presents Multiple Views on the Origins of the Earth
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Apr 03, 2014
Why in the World Would You Homeschool High Schoolers?
Encouragement
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Mar 23, 2014
Our India Trip to the "Edges"
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Feb 20, 2014
Every tongue, tribe and nation: global faces at Sonlight
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Jan 09, 2014
God uses ordinary people to change the world
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Dec 26, 2013
Learning to say thanks
out loud
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Nov 28, 2013
Where are they now? Updates on past Sonlight Scholarship winners.
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Nov 14, 2013
Sonlight on the inside
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Oct 03, 2013
Please register for Lost in India!
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Sep 19, 2013
Academic excellence matters because it honors God
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Jul 11, 2013
Why Sonlight shows students that the world isn't perfect
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May 30, 2013
Why we study scientists with mixed legacies
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May 16, 2013
God Creates People for a Purpose: What that means for Sonlight
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Apr 04, 2013
How Presuppositions Control What We Do at Sonlight
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Mar 21, 2013
Major Updates to Core W
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Mar 07, 2013
A Gift to Your Child's Future Spouse: Organization Skills
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Feb 21, 2013
The Meetto Project Needs Your Prayers
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Feb 07, 2013
When Hundreds of Thousands Turned to Christ
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Jan 24, 2013
My best tip for conflict resolution
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Jan 10, 2013
Update from a missionary you may know
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Dec 27, 2012
Countdown to Christmas: 12 days
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Dec 13, 2012
Is Generosity a Life Skill? Should it be?
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Nov 29, 2012
Why in the world did the Pilgrims give thanks?
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Nov 15, 2012
Who will you meet in heaven?
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Nov 01, 2012
A 21-day Prayer Challenge
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Oct 04, 2012
A Public School Success Story: The 1,000 Books Project
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Jul 26, 2012
World Missions Update
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Jun 28, 2012
Keep the Picture Books Alive!
Reading and Literature
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Jun 14, 2012
How to Teach Children to do Original Research
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May 31, 2012
Why I Read the End First
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Apr 19, 2012
Behind the Scenes: Why we revamped the 2012 IGs
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Apr 05, 2012
How to Cultivate Contentment
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Feb 23, 2012
Why our children should learn to concentrate
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Feb 09, 2012
Omnipotence and Impotence: The Wonder of the Incarnation
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Dec 08, 2011
On Potatoes and Pilgrims - Thanksgiving Reflections
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Nov 24, 2011
When rewards don't work - a new look at motivation
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Nov 10, 2011
Another reason for children to play an instrument
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Oct 27, 2011
Why did Nehemiah pray?
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Oct 13, 2011
Seven questions to ask when choosing an extra-curricular activity
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Sep 15, 2011
Drowning: Learn the Signs
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Aug 04, 2011
Do homeschoolers need to teach organizational skills?
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May 26, 2011
Lesson #3 from the Farm: Avoiding Discouragement
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May 12, 2011
Farming (and Homeschooling) with a Long View
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May 02, 2011
Catalog talk: what you'll see this year
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Mar 17, 2011
Reflections from Southeast Asia
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Feb 17, 2011
Get Caught Reading
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Feb 03, 2011
Four Questions for the New Year
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Jan 06, 2011
Christmas in India
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Dec 23, 2010
Count Your Many Blessings
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Nov 18, 2010
Grateful Reflections on the Holzmann Family Fun Week
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Oct 07, 2010
Why Sonlight partners with Mission India
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Sep 23, 2010
The simple joys of homeschooling
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Sep 09, 2010
Sonlighters Reaching the World
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Jul 29, 2010
Homeschool Conventions
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Jul 01, 2010
What Is Education?
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Jun 17, 2010
20 Years of Sonlight
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Jun 03, 2010
Observations from the Book of Job
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May 20, 2010
Thank You
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Apr 22, 2010
Forum Changes
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Apr 08, 2010
2010 Catalog Goes to Print!
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Mar 11, 2010
Cabin Fever
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Feb 25, 2010
Kenyan Sign Language Bible
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Feb 11, 2010
Outliers
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Jan 29, 2010
Pausing at the Start of a New Year
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Jan 14, 2010
Perfect Socialization
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Dec 31, 2009
Mother-Daughter Christmas Interview
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Dec 17, 2009
Forgiveness and Reconciliation
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Dec 04, 2009
Thanksgiving
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Nov 19, 2009
The Future of Books
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Oct 22, 2009
Music in Your House
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Oct 08, 2009
Goal-Setting
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Sep 24, 2009
Our culture's Christian roots ... and how they impact our society
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Aug 27, 2009
A Moral Nation is Blessed
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Jul 08, 2009
Helpful conversations and true community
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May 21, 2009
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