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Jan. 2, 2019
When Homeschooling Is Hard: Two Bible Verses to Anchor Your Heart
In our many years of homeschooling, there have been some days that were downright dreamy. I don’t know what a perfect school day looks like for you, but for me it’s simultaneously productive and relaxed. And some days homeschooling is … Continue reading
Tagged bible study, challenges, difficult, Encouragement, hard, Homeschooling, tips
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Dec. 31, 2018
8 Ways I Re-evaluate My Homeschool in the New Year
I love Christmas, but I think I love the New Year just about as much. There’s something exciting about a fresh start that makes my heart happy, especially in homeschooling. Thankfully, the winter break usually gives me a bit of … Continue reading
Tagged assessment, evaluation, homeschool, new year, semester
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Dec. 10, 2018
6 Keys to Easing Homeschool Anxiety in Extended Family
There’s something about going off the beaten path of education that causes anxiety and uncertainty. Even the most supportive and loving families may be unhappy when a mom or dad mentions homeschooling. Reactions may range from a raised eyebrow of shock … Continue reading
Dec. 5, 2018
Does Beauty Even Matter in Homeschooling? (Yes! Here's Why)
As home educators, we shoulder the responsibility of ensuring our children learn to read, calculate figures and sums, and transcribe thoughts to paper. In the pursuit of these essential three Rs—reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic—where do truth and beauty fit in? … Continue reading
Tagged beauty, books, christian, family culture, God, Homeschooling, Sonlight
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Oct. 26, 2018
The Importance of Knowing Your “Why” for Homeschooling
We’re faced with a variety of decisions every single day, but occasionally we have to make one that’s life-changing. Perhaps it’s a career switch, uprooting to move to a new place, choosing to expand our family through adoption or pregnancy, … Continue reading
Oct. 24, 2018
5 Ways to Bring the Great Commission to Life in Your Homeschool
No matter your reason for choosing to homeschool—the academic advantage, an education tailored to your child’s needs, the opportunity to experience math, science, and history through the lens of faith—as Christians, we know that our job as parents is a … Continue reading
Tagged Gospel, great commission, Jesus, missions
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Oct. 22, 2018
How to Avoid the Crushing Cycle of Exhaustion as a Homeschool Mom
The crushing cycle of exhaustion is easy for any homeschool parent to fall into. Parents work so hard to take care of everyone else, they don't have time to take care of themselves. They get worn out, and then every … Continue reading
