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Aug. 18, 2015

What You Really Need for Your Homeschool Year

By Laura Lee Ellis

As the new school year begins, what do you really need for your homeschool? I need a checklist for my heart.

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May. 12, 2015

Please Share Your Input: Why Homeschooling Is Worth It

By Luke

Sonlight has an ebook coming out soon titled, "It Was Worth It!" More importantly, we'd love to share your story in it. Have you been homeschooling for a while (your children graduated or in high school)? Do you have a … Continue reading →

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Apr. 2, 2015

What's Outside Your Window?

By Judy

The snow is finally beginning to melt here in upstate NY. It has been a long, hard winter. Outside my window this week, just off the back porch, I watched deer looking for fresh food through the melted snow. I … Continue reading →

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Mar. 19, 2015

God, you must have the wrong address ...

By Judy

Yesterday was one of those days when you wonder if there will be enough of you to go around. When you feel like silly putty (did I just age myself?) and wonder how many more ways you can be molded … Continue reading →

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Jan. 12, 2015

Join us for a Blog Party!

By Karla

Sonlight is celebrating 25 years this year and we will be partying all year long! As part of the celebration, we'll be hosting a Blog Party on the 25th of each month, and we would love to have you join … Continue reading →

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Dec. 18, 2014

My student doesn't want to do anything

By Judy

You bought all of this great curriculum ... the books hold great stories, the workbooks are colorful and appealing, and it's all organized for you ... but your 6 year old just sits at the table and stares out the … Continue reading →

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Dec. 5, 2014

Dropping the Burden of Performance

By Luke

Are you feeling burdened right now? This season can be stressful and depleting; how sad given that this is meant to be a time of joy and refreshment. You'll find some excellent pointers and encouragement in Judy's post yesterday about … Continue reading →

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