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Nov. 29, 2019
5 Simple Ways to Celebrate Advent as a Family
Advent is the beginning of the Church Year. Following the liturgical calendar, this sacred year includes the seasons of Advent Christmas Epiphany Lent Holy Week Easter Pentecost Ordinary Time other holy days Advent lasts for roughly four weeks beginning the … Continue reading
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Nov. 13, 2019
The 5 Most Difficult Things a Homeschool Dad Can Say
Luke (5) wanted to make his own pond to watch tadpoles grow. He is pictured with his father, Brendon. Y. family, Sonlighters in Oregon City, OR What I lack in sensitivity, I make up in hubris. My children frequently have … Continue reading
Tagged dads, fathers, Homeschooling, parents
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Oct. 28, 2019
Second-guessing: Did I make the right decision to homeschool?
Big Brother Caleb loves to read to his little sister Abi. "My books are in bad shape because they are so well used, but my kids' minds couldn't be more stimulated, educated, and happy—reading another beloved Sonlight book! Thank you … Continue reading
Tagged failure, guilt, Homeschooling, life-long learning, practice, self-doubt
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Oct. 14, 2019
Treasuring Sibling Conflict: The DNA of Vital Homeschool Lessons
It is not that an amount of social interaction should be permitted up until the point that it distracts from academic work. It is more that academic work should be permitted up until the point that it distracts from social … Continue reading
Oct. 9, 2019
5 One-Liners That Transform the Way I Homeschool
As I go through my days, homeschooling six children and serving the Lord in a variety of ways at home, at church, and in the community, I am regularly blessed by a handful of one-liners that invigorate me and help … Continue reading
Tagged Bible, Encouragement, Homeschooling, moms, scripture, words
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Sep. 16, 2019
7 Reminders to Refresh the Servant-Hearted Homeschool Mom
They say that no one minds being a servant until they’re treated like one. Homeschooling mothers face this dilemma on a regular basis. We love that we are called to be Christ-like servants to our families, but we don’t love … Continue reading
Sep. 2, 2019
How To Have a Good Day After a Rough Night
Here, Miriam (12, HBL F) reads Science E texts to Jonathan (2) and Rebekah (5), while Cameron and Phillipa (10 and 7, HBL C) sneak in some educational swinging in the autumn sunshine. "Our family has thrived with Sonlight over … Continue reading
Tagged exhaustion, Homeschooling, mom, self-care, sleep
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