Category Archives: News

May. 15, 2013

Homeschooled Kids Have Strange Priorities

By Luke

She's incredibly personable. "When I get old," she tells me, "I'm going to repair vacuum cleaners. I don't know why, but it's relaxing and I'm good at it." But since she's still young, she's a lifeguard at the local pool … Continue reading →

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May. 14, 2013

Sonlight, God, and Politics

By Robert

You've probably heard the advice to avoid discussing religion and politics, especially if you want to steer clear of confrontation. At Sonlight we take a different approach--seek to understand different viewpoints and engage them intelligently and winsomely. Our recently revised … Continue reading →

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May. 13, 2013

What YouTube Teaches Us About Socialization

By Luke

Years ago a web comic brought us an excellent idea for YouTube: We should force people to listen to their comment before it is posted. I mentioned this last year when discussing seeking validation on the internet. This came to … Continue reading →

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May. 10, 2013

Can I Keep Up With My Students?

By Luke

You've been having a great year homeschooling. There have been bad days and long stretches where things have been overwhelming. By overall it has been a blast! You and your kids have loved learning together. But as you consider your … Continue reading →

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May. 9, 2013

Spring has sprung!

By Judy

My favorite season of the year has finally reached upstate New York. And with it comes the perfect opportunity to teach my favorite subject ... science! As the school year winds down for many, and plans for vacations are in … Continue reading →

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May. 1, 2013

Overwhelmed?

By Jill

I love homeschool conventions. They are exciting, busy places that renew my faith in parenting and give me hope for America. At conventions dedicated parents come together to learn, think and to engage with others who want to raise their … Continue reading →

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Apr. 30, 2013

Alliances and Ideology

By Luke

Maybe it was the post about the future of the Quiverfull movement. Perhaps it was browsing a site that referenced a Sonlight blog post while warning parents to beware of evolutionary theories. It could be that I've been discussing highly … Continue reading →

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