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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. 9, 2015

Meet the 2015 Sonlight Scholarship Winners

By Sarita

Many high school graduates have talent. Many score well on standardized tests and get into great colleges. Many hope to make something of themselves. But you know what strikes me about Sonlight graduates? They seem to have a sense of … Continue reading →

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Mar. 24, 2015

The True Homeschool Expert

By Karla

Often I speak with parents who find themselves second-guessing decisions they have made regarding their children's education. Obviously, most of us homeschool our children for a reason. Perhaps we feel called to homeschool, or maybe we just feel it is in … Continue reading →

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Mar. 20, 2015

It's Not the System

By Luke

Her laugh is cruel. "You don't know how to do this?" "I'm sorry," he says defensively. "I have gaps in my education. I was homeschooled." These two argue from time to time; they are both cut of the confidence cloth, … 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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Mar. 2, 2015

The Grocery Store

By Luke

It's late. Brittany, as the "con mom," needs foodstuffs to feed everyone in the morning. The egg salad sandwiches are her domain. That and helping people figure out how to make their costumes a reality. No, this isn't a homeschool … Continue reading →

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Jan. 16, 2015

The Shock That We're Normal

By Luke

A mom, years after starting homeschooling, was asked by her mother, "But ... what about socialization?" This veteran homeschooler looked at her mom in disbelief. Then, exasperated, she asked, "Have you met your grandchildren?" <smile> I love that. Too often, … Continue reading →

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