Category Archives: Encouragement

Sep. 15, 2021

When You Are Your Own Biggest Critic As a Homeschooler

By April Jones

“I’m failing my child.”  This thought barraged my mind the first year of homeschooling my daughter. As I fought to establish a school routine and complete assignments, I was met by the fierce will of a 5-year-old kindergartener who had … Continue reading →

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Jun. 9, 2021

Just Call the Sonlight Advisors

By Kelsey Bohler

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

By Karen Koch

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

By Denise Dahm

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 Eva Krasova

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

By Sonlight

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 →

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Apr. 7, 2021

How Moms & Dads Parent Together as a Homeschool Team

By Sarita

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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