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Oct. 28, 2020
How Reading Sonlight Books Helps Children with Anxiety
When I was young, I remember being anxious. Not only was I scared of mice, snakes, and the usual assortment of phobia-inducing creatures, but I also was scared of going up and down stairs at night, worried about natural disasters … Continue reading
Tagged anxiety, books, children, difficult, fears, kids, read-alouds, reading
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Jun. 1, 2020
Does Learning Have to Be Painful?
Some educators seem to suggest: “Learning is painful. Get used to it.” They expect kids to learn to grit their teeth and persevere. And yes, education may be hard. Perseverance is a valuable skill. But should that be our starting point … Continue reading
Jan. 29, 2020
5 Reasons to Tackle Difficult Topics in Our Homeschool
"Thank you, Sonlight, for making homeschooling so doable for our family and so rewarding to my mother's heart! We just can't put a price tag on our joyful moments together!" The M. family of North Fairfield, OH We began our … Continue reading
Tagged curriculum, difficult, evil, hard topics, Homeschooling, parenting, reading, Sonlight
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Jan. 2, 2019
When Homeschooling is Hard: Two Bible Verses to Anchor Your Heart
In our many years of homeschooling, there have been some days that were downright dreamy. I don’t know what a perfect school day looks like for you, but for me it’s simultaneously productive and relaxed. The kids set about their … Continue reading
Tagged bible study, challenges, difficult, Encouragement, hard, Homeschooling, tips
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Nov. 16, 2018
You Want Me To Talk to My Kindergartener About Nazis?
Although it’s been a decade and a half since I first unboxed History / Bible/ Literature A Intro to the World: Cultures (HBL A), I can still remember my awe as I familiarized myself with each book. Some titles I knew … Continue reading
Tagged books, difficult, HBL A, kindergarten, reading, Sonlight, twenty and ten, war
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Oct. 4, 2017
Are You Working for the Lord in Your Homeschool?
When it comes to your homeschool, have you considered who you are working for? It is a question worth asking because it determines the vision for your homeschool. Without vision, your homeschool is likely to derail as resentment blossoms like … Continue reading
Tagged burden, difficult, hard, Homeschooling
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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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