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Feb. 19, 2021
More Reasons Kids Love Homeschooling: Stories from New Homeschoolers
In the decision to homeschool, one factor is sometimes forgotten — will the kids enjoy it? Will they thrive while doing school from home? Homeschooling is a family affair, so everyone needs to be on board with the lifestyle to … Continue reading
Tagged Homeschooling, pros, why homeschool
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Feb. 17, 2021
"I could NEVER homeschool because. . ."
A woman stopped by our house in the middle of the day last week. She was hoping to sell us something. Most interestingly, she had her 7-year-old daughter with her, even though it was a school day. The woman was … Continue reading
Jan. 5, 2021
Is My Child Learning Enough?
Every homeschool parent occasionally wonders if their children are learning everything they need to know. Since a literature-based learning approach doesn't use traditional testing, it can be even harder to objectively assess what your children are learning. If you are feeling … Continue reading
Dec. 28, 2020
Stories from New Homeschoolers: The Life Lessons We've Learned
In the Sonlight Connections group (membership for anyone with a free account on sonlight.com) and the Teacher Connection group (membership offered to qualified new Sonlighters), we asked brand new, unexpected homeschoolers about their biggest takeaway now that they have a few months of homeschooling … Continue reading
Dec. 7, 2020
Enjoy Your Life More: Add One Good Habit
A recent study showed that Americans spend eight minutes a day looking for their keys. Sound familiar? If that’s you, it could be easy to berate yourself for that reality. When we think of habits, we tend to think of … Continue reading
Tagged habits, Homeschooling, self-care
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Nov. 11, 2020
8 Ways for Homeschool Moms to Get More Sleep
For many families, homeschooling means more sleep. And that is good news for kids. But what about moms? Sleep deprivation seems like part of the job description. And let's be honest: It is hard to serve your family well when … Continue reading
Tagged homeschool moms, Homeschooling, ideas, moms, rest, sleep, tips
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Nov. 9, 2020
The Four Levels of Rest Homeschool Parents Need
God seems to take rest pretty seriously. In this strange year of 2020, you might be more aware than usual of your need for deep rest. Perhaps you don't just feel body tired, but tired in your soul. That's more … Continue reading
Tagged burnout, Encouragement, goals, rest, self-care, vacation
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