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Mar. 16, 2020
Why Homeschooling Abroad is Tough (And How to Handle It)
Homeschooling overseas is hard. Let’s just start with that. A large part of the difficulty is due to the unique challenges of living abroad. You may be living in a country where you always feel like an outsider. You might … Continue reading
Tagged abroad, EXPATRIATES, Homeschooling, missionaries, overseas, tips
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Mar. 4, 2020
What to Do When Motherhood Feels Like You've Lost Your Gifts
At the age of fourteen, I began teaching piano lessons. I started small, simply taking a handful of students off the hands of my already-booked piano teacher. As time went on, however, I found myself teaching almost every day after … Continue reading
Tagged depression, Encouragement, gifts, motherhood
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Jan. 27, 2020
5 Poisonous Parenting Phrases to Avoid (Plus Better Alternatives)
"Sonlight keeps our family learning together. The beautifully illustrated books capture the attention of our wide age range of children and make homeschooling more enjoyable for the parent as well. With Sonlight's grab-and-go Instructor's Guides, it's easy for Dad to do a … Continue reading
Tagged dads, Homeschooling, moms, parenting
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Jan. 17, 2020
10 Ways Motherhood Is Profoundly Good for You
"I dreaded Kindergarten’s gloomy approach. I felt after three children I was finally getting the hang of this motherhood thing, and it only took me five years! And now, now I was expected to give up this life I had come to … Continue reading
Tagged blessing, family, Homeschooling, motherhood, parenthood
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Jan. 10, 2020
10 Tips for Self-Care Through Exercise and Movement
As a homeschool parent, personal time for self-care is at a premium. After teaching lessons, driving kids to activities, cleaning, and cooking, there’s little energy left even if you can find a few minutes of time. It's all too easy … Continue reading
Tagged exercise, fitness, health, Homeschooling, mom, self-care, wellness
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Jan. 8, 2020
10 Self-Care Resolutions for Eating Better as a Homeschool Mom
"Thanks to HBL F Eastern Hemisphere, my picky eater has been choosing food projects for many of the countries we have been studying. This is pavlova, a dessert from New Zealand." -M. family, Sonlighters from Waco, TX Taking care of myself … Continue reading
Tagged diet, family, health, Homeschooling, meal planning, moms, nutrition, self-care, wellness
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Dec. 20, 2019
Why Bad Days Are Actually Good For Your Homeschool
You are probably thinking I have lost my mind. How can anyone say that bad homeschool days are beneficial? I think my answer will surprise you! I've discovered three ways that my bad homeschool days are actually a pro instead … Continue reading
Tagged bad day, Encouragement, Homeschooling, tips
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