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Jun. 9, 2021
Just Call the Sonlight Advisors
One of the fantastic benefits of homeschooling with Sonlight is having year-long access to a team of Sonlight Advisors. These experienced homeschool moms have walked the road before you and can offer support, encouragement, and wisdom. Communicating with Sonlight Advisors … Continue reading
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May. 26, 2021
5 Resolutions of an Older Mom, Homeschooling Her Youngest Child
My youngest child was born right after I turned 41. I was ecstatic but a little scared—“I’m going to get old when he’s growing up,” I fretted. But with three other kids (12, 10, 5 then) to homeschool, I was … Continue reading
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Apr. 16, 2021
But I Don’t Have the Patience to Homeschool
This retort was my mental refrain anytime I encountered someone who homeschooled their children: I don't have the patience to homeschool. I loved the idea of homeschooling, but just knew that I lacked the tolerance to spend all day, every … Continue reading
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Apr. 14, 2021
A Reality Check for Your Deepest Homeschool Fears
By now, you know the drill: every once in a while, you read an article, talk to a homeschooling friend, or discover a new educational blog… and pretty soon your head is spinning. Should we do more? Better? Are we … Continue reading
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Apr. 12, 2021
Stories from New Homeschoolers: How We Know Our Kids Are Growing
We asked new 2020 homeschoolers to chime in with their thoughts about measuring progress. We asked: This school year with Sonlight, your kids have not taken quizzes/tests or received letter grades. So how do you know they are learning? What … Continue reading
Apr. 7, 2021
How Moms & Dads Parent Together as a Homeschool Team
I am so thankful for my husband John's role in our family. In fact, he's been so instrumental in my children's lives, it's almost annoying. What do I mean? Well, not that I'm bitter or anything, but when my children … Continue reading
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Mar. 19, 2021
The Surprising Simple Joys that Pandemic Homeschoolers Discovered
We asked new 2020 homeschoolers about the simple joys they have discovered this school year, and boy, did they tell us! Although many of these families were forced into schooling at home when schools closed or changed to virtual models, … Continue reading
