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Sep. 12, 2022
I could never homeschool because... Part 2: Money
The hardest part of homeschooling often isn't the homeschooling! With a great curriculum like Sonlight, the teaching is the easy part! The harder part is clearing the hurdles to get started in the first place. We’re here to help you push past these worries that many homeschool … Continue reading
Tagged Encouragement, fears, Homeschooling, money, myths, work from home, working
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Jan. 18, 2022
Stories from New Homeschoolers: Celebrating School Choice!
Jan. 24-31, 2022 is School Choice Week, a time when Americans celebrate their freedom to choose how to educate their children whether it's in a public school, private school, charter school, homeschooling, distance learning, or some other hybrid set-up. In … Continue reading
Jan. 6, 2022
Mid-Year Homeschool Doldrums & How to Beat Them
Do you or your kids have a little cabin fever? If so, you are definitely not alone. This time of year is often very hard for homeschoolers ... even those who aren't in the middle of a snow-packed winter or … Continue reading
Nov. 12, 2021
How to Make Room for Wonder This Christmas
Life is full of rhythms. Times of waiting and times of celebration, times of plenty and times of lack—they weave themselves into the tapestry of our year and make us appreciate each new season in contrast. Thanksgiving is behind us … Continue reading
Tagged Christmas, christmas-2020
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Nov. 9, 2021
An Advent Devotional from Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Do you celebrate the season of Advent? Candles, wreaths, and carol services are abundant this time of year, and brightly colored calendars tempt us with a square of chocolate behind each numbered door. We see Advent celebrations—or at least countdown … Continue reading
Tagged advent, Christmas, holidays, Homeschooling, poetry, reading
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Nov. 8, 2021
How to Limit an Influx of Toys at the Holidays
With Christmas looming and many people already thinking about gifts and New Year's resolutions regarding organization, my thoughts are on limiting toys. In response to my post Tools Not Toys , a mom asked me this excellent question: "This is fantastic … Continue reading
Tagged Christmas, grandparents, organization, toys
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Nov. 8, 2021
How to Prepare for the Holidays, Homeschool Style
What if you could be more intentional about how you and your family spend the holiday season? As you prepare for Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas, I'd like to encourage you to take advantage of one of the biggest benefits of … Continue reading
Tagged advent, Christmas, holidays, Homeschooling, Thanksgiving
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