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Dec. 1, 2017
Do I need a degree to homeschool?
So many moms and dads come to homeschooling with reluctance (like I did) or with insecurities about their abilities to teach their children. I want to let you know right from the start, you are the best person to give your … Continue reading
Tagged confidence, homeschool, Homeschooling, qualifications
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Nov. 10, 2017
Five Reasons to Teach Our Children to Give
We're wrapping up our WorldViews learning and giving project soon. What an exciting time for the Sonlight community to learn and grow and give together! There's still time to join in. If your family would like to participate, you can … Continue reading
Tagged giving, ministry, missions, worldviews
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Nov. 8, 2017
Let the Reformation Inspire You to Raise World-Changers
This year we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of the Reformation when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of his church in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517. Today if you are able to hold a Bible–in … Continue reading
Oct. 23, 2017
Raising Kids with a Heart for the World
God's love for the whole world is at the heart of Sonlight. The picture of Revelation 7:9 regarding people from every tongue, tribe and nation, worshipping the Lamb of God is one of the most beautiful I can imagine. What … Continue reading
Oct. 11, 2017
Teaching Cursive Handwriting: The Benefits of Writing by Hand
Is learning cursive still relevant? In an era of keyboards, tablets and smartphones, is learning cursive writing still relevant? Common Core standards for public school do not require cursive writing instruction for elementary students. On the other hand, some states … Continue reading
Tagged cursive, handwriting, language arts
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Sep. 27, 2017
Raising Kids Who Can Focus in a Distracted Digital Age
Is your child’s attention span longer than a goldfish? Are you deliberately raising kids who can focus deeply? According to a recent study, a goldfish has an attention span of nine seconds, while most people lose concentration after only eight. … Continue reading
Tagged distractions, focus, Homeschooling, parenting
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Sep. 8, 2017
Homeschooling Is Hard and Worthy Work
Every year around this time, I see cartoons in which moms celebrate the yellow bus coming around the corner and shout, “Take my kids, please!” Those comments usually make me sad, because I really loved being with my kids and … Continue reading
Tagged difficult, Encouragement, Homeschooling, work
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