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Jan. 29, 2020
5 Reasons to Tackle Difficult Topics in Our Homeschool
"Thank you, Sonlight, for making homeschooling so doable for our family and so rewarding to my mother's heart! We just can't put a price tag on our joyful moments together!" The M. family of North Fairfield, OH We began our … Continue reading
Tagged curriculum, difficult, evil, hard topics, Homeschooling, parenting, reading, Sonlight
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Jan. 15, 2020
You Don't Need a Teaching Degree to Homeschool... Here's Why
I’m going to be totally honest right off the bat here. I never experienced those comments. You know the ones…those comments from well-meaning friends, family, and strangers who question your ability to homeschool because of your type of college degree … Continue reading
Tagged college, education, Homeschooling, how to homeschool, moms, teaching
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Dec. 18, 2019
Getting the Most Out of the Sonlight Bible Reading Plan
The Bible reading portion in Sonlight's History / Bible / Literature programs is one of our favorite parts of the day. I particularly appreciate how the assignments are listed at the very top of the Instructor’s Guide, a simple reminder … Continue reading
Tagged Bible, bible study, christian, Homeschooling, scripture, Sonlight, tips
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Dec. 9, 2019
What Makes Sonlight a Christian Homeschool Curriculum?
Sonlight offers Christian homeschool curriculum. Yet we include books that are written by non-Christians. We purposely do not slap a Bible reference on every page. And we tackle topics that make some people uncomfortable. So what makes Sonlight's curriculum Christian? … Continue reading
Nov. 18, 2019
How To Overcome Your Fear of Homeschooling
If you are a new homeschool mom or are thinking of homeschooling but you struggle with fears, lean in close - I want you to hear this. You can do this! You can homeschool. Almost weekly, I have the same … Continue reading
Nov. 4, 2019
How To Help Your Child Do What You Say
Homeschooling, and parenting in general, would be so much easier without resistance, rebellion, and whining. Wouldn’t it be awesome if our children did what we told them to do? While we can’t eliminate all of the struggles-of-the-will in our homeschool, … Continue reading
Tagged disciplines, family, habits, Homeschooling, obey, parenting
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Sep. 27, 2019
5 Systems for Putting Your Household on Autopilot
When I was younger, one of my favorite cartoons was The Jetson’s. I loved how they lived, suspended in the air and flying their cars around. One of the best parts about living in the future, as I saw it, … Continue reading
Tagged decluttering, habits, Housekeeping, meal planning, tips, training
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