Category Archives: Encouragement

Nov. 6, 2021

How Not to Stress out this Christmas

By Jill

I'd love to help alleviate some of your Christmas stress. Let me share a story so you know where I am coming from. I started homeschooling my seventh grade son at Thanksgiving after pulling him out of an unsafe public … Continue reading →

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Nov. 5, 2021

St. Nicholas, Christmas, and Reasons to Teach Church History

By Sarita

What does church history have to do with Christmas? Well, for one, it tells us that Santa Claus did not originate as a way for Macy’s to sell more jewelry in December. Though the historical record is sketchy, we think … Continue reading →

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Nov. 4, 2021

Comfort for Christmas from a Classic Hymn

By Judy

I am a lover of all sorts of music (old and new, different styles), but I especially enjoy listening to tried and true musical arrangements, and researching the stories behind them. One of my favorite Christmas songs is I Heard … Continue reading →

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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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