Category Archives: Encouragement

Feb. 18, 2019

8 Keys to Self-Care for Homeschool Moms in the Baby Years

By Deana Wood

Okay, I’m going to be straight with you here. When you are homeschooling with a baby, you are in the trenches of motherhood. Your clothes are wrinkly, your eyes are carrying bags the size of a grapefruits, and you constantly … Continue reading →

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Feb. 1, 2019

Meet Your Sonlight Advisors: Your Personal Cheering Team

By Sonlight

Meet Marci, Margaret, Debbie, and Barbara—your Sonlight Advisors! They are on tap to help you choose and troubleshoot curriculum. Continue reading →

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Jan. 28, 2019

Why You'll Never Find Balance (But What to Seek Instead)

By Heather Mills Schwarzen

Balance is a homeschool buzzword. You’ve surely heard it many times. The implication is that, with a little creativity and prioritizing, you’ll step into the center of your own life’s Venn Diagram, finally finding peace. It’s a beautiful concept, but … Continue reading →

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Jan. 23, 2019

How To Be a Non-Anxious Homeschool Mom for Your Kids

By Erika Evans

As parents who homeschool,  we are deeply invested in our children. We long for our kids to be happy, to succeed, and to benefit from our life lessons. Yet, sometimes our desires for our children are so intense that we … Continue reading →

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Jan. 14, 2019

The Power That a “Not Yet” Attitude Brings to Your Homeschool

By Sarita

I watched a TED Talk recently that inspired me. Carol Dweck started with the example of a Chicago school that has a grade labeled “Not Yet.” The idea, Dweck says, is that we are in a process of learning. Just … Continue reading →

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Jan. 9, 2019

Thriving in the Doldrum Season of the Homeschool Year

By Sonlight

“Mr. Chris said the time between Christmas and spring was always the longest time of the year. It’s true, Marly thought, going to school day after day. Snow fell and fell and melted and melted and then fell again. The … Continue reading →

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Jan. 2, 2019

When Homeschooling is Hard: Two Bible Verses to Anchor Your Heart

By Bethany Weathersby

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. The kids set about their … Continue reading →

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