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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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Nov. 4, 2020
Want to Boost Emotional Intelligence? Read Literature.
Is reading good for more than academic development? Absolutely. You may already know that reading good books (like those in Sonlight curriculum) helps your children develop good character, grow in leadership skills, develop empathy, and even talk with you about … Continue reading
Tagged benefits, fiction, literature, reading
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Oct. 30, 2020
God Has Equipped You to Teach Your Children
I expect that you are an intelligent, loving person. You and your spouse probably care about your children more than anyone else possibly could. You want what's best for them. And you work hard to raise them well. With that … Continue reading
Oct. 2, 2020
How to Raise Children When Everything Keeps Changing
I’d like to put words to a difficult reality that all mothers face: your life changes very quickly in this season of raising and educating children. May I encourage you in the face of this? One habit that can help … Continue reading
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Sep. 30, 2020
Making Mistakes: A Critical Part of Your Homeschool
So much learning in homeschooling is organic. Children learn about money as they shop with you. They learn about fractions as they cook with you. They learn about water displacement as they help you wash the dishes. Everything is an … Continue reading
Tagged forgiveness, Homeschooling, mistakes, parenting
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Sep. 28, 2020
How Sonlight Helps You Help Your Kids
Let’s talk about an encouraging reality today: You are already doing the most important thing to help your children succeed in their education. By simply caring about and being involved in your children’s education, you help them thrive. Most educators … Continue reading
