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Nov. 13, 2019
The 5 Most Difficult Things a Homeschool Dad Can Say
Luke (5) wanted to make his own pond to watch tadpoles grow. He is pictured with his father, Brendon. —Y. family, Sonlighters in Oregon City, OR What I lack in sensitivity, I make up in hubris. My children frequently have … Continue reading
Tagged dads, fathers, Homeschooling, parents
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Oct. 28, 2019
Second-guessing: Did I make the right decision to homeschool?
Big Brother Caleb loves to read to his little sister Abi. "My books are in bad shape because they are so well used, but my kids' minds couldn't be more stimulated, educated, and happy—reading another beloved Sonlight book! Thank you … Continue reading
Tagged failure, guilt, Homeschooling, life-long learning, practice, self-doubt
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Oct. 14, 2019
Treasuring Sibling Conflict: The DNA of Vital Homeschool Lessons
It is not that an amount of social interaction should be permitted up until the point that it distracts from academic work. It is more that academic work should be permitted up until the point that it distracts from social … Continue reading
Oct. 9, 2019
5 One-Liners That Transform the Way I Homeschool
As I go through my days, homeschooling six children and serving the Lord in a variety of ways at home, at church, and in the community, I am regularly blessed by a handful of one-liners that invigorate me and help … Continue reading
Tagged Bible, Encouragement, Homeschooling, moms, scripture, words
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Sep. 16, 2019
7 Reminders to Refresh the Servant-Hearted Homeschool Mom
Homeschooling mothers often struggle with the tension between joyfully serving their families and feeling like unappreciated servants. Despite the exhaustion and lack of recognition, reflecting on these seven truths can revitalize you. They say that no one minds being a … Continue reading
Sep. 2, 2019
How To Have a Good Day After a Rough Night
Here, Miriam (12, HBL F) reads Science E texts to Jonathan (2) and Rebekah (5), while Cameron and Phillipa (10 and 7, HBL C) sneak in some educational swinging in the autumn sunshine. "Our family has thrived with Sonlight over … Continue reading
Tagged exhaustion, Homeschooling, mom, self-care, sleep
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Jul. 19, 2019
The Quandary of Second-Gen Homeschoolers: Just the Way Mom Did It
We are a second generation homeschooling family. My husband was homeschooled using Sonlight, and my mother-in-law introduced it to me when we started homeschooling. I love the Instructor's Guides and how easy it is to use. My daughter Anastasia (age 4) loves … Continue reading
Tagged Homeschooling, second-generation
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