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Sep. 15, 2014

The Apocalypse and Time with Your Kids

By Luke

As a film guy, I like movies. I recently watched yet another apocalyptic film. I think it shed some light on what's behind the comment, "I could never spend all day with my kids!" You ready for this? The movie … Continue reading →

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Jul. 10, 2014

A Celebration of Sonlight Families with Adopted Children

By Sarita

I believe Sonlighters are special people. They are eager to learn. They love to discuss important ideas. They truly seek to share God's love with others. I am reminded of this each time I have the privilege to meet Sonlighters … Continue reading →

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Jun. 10, 2014

5 Traits of a Supportive Homeschool Dad

By Robert

Father's Day is coming up--you got the greeting cards, right?--and this got me thinking about my role as a father in relation to homeschooling. It didn't start out so well. When my wife first suggested that we homeschool our children, … Continue reading →

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May. 12, 2014

Euphoric Melancholy

By Luke

I saw a bunch of posts over the weekend that mentioned -- in one way or another -- how hard Mother's Day can be. You may have lost your mother, or had a bad relationship with your mom, or feel … Continue reading →

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Jan. 29, 2014

Transitioning

By Karla

Last month I shared that my family was in the middle of a cross-country move. What I didn't share was that I was also making the transition from being a stay-at-home homeschooling mom to actually working full-time in the Sonlight … Continue reading →

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Jan. 17, 2014

The Beauty of Reading Aloud as Adults

By Luke

A Sonlight Moment from a month ago got me thinking this morning. Many Sonlighters discover the joy of Read-Alouds through their years of listening to books together. This is different from the "book haters" who are foiled by Sonlight. Finding … Continue reading →

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Dec. 4, 2013

Touching the Future...

By Jill

Lately I have thought a lot about what it means to invest your time in teaching a child. A few days ago I thought back to a day, many years ago when I was living in Florida. It was a … Continue reading →

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