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Jan. 31, 2020
Putting Technology in Its Rightful Place in Your Homeschool
When my first child was born, we were given a baby play mat with toys hanging above it. Incorporated into the design was a clear, rectangular window, intended for positioning a smartphone directly in the child’s line of sight. This … 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. 27, 2020
5 Poisonous Parenting Phrases to Avoid (Plus Better Alternatives)
"Sonlight keeps our family learning together. The beautifully illustrated books capture the attention of our wide age range of children and make homeschooling more enjoyable for the parent as well. With Sonlight's grab-and-go Instructor's Guides, it's easy for Dad to do a … Continue reading
Tagged dads, Homeschooling, moms, parenting
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Nov. 4, 2019
How To Help Your Child Do What You Say
Homeschooling, and parenting in general, would be so much easier without resistance, rebellion, and whining. Wouldn’t it be awesome if our children did what we told them to do? While we can’t eliminate all of the struggles-of-the-will in our homeschool, … Continue reading
Tagged disciplines, family, habits, Homeschooling, obey, parenting
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Jul. 22, 2019
6 Ways I'm Turning My Kids into Book-loving Readers
"We are so thankful for all the wonderful books we get to add to our family library each year as we homeschool with Sonlight. Hayden (12) and Sienna (10) are helping put away this year's readers into one of our … Continue reading
Jul. 8, 2019
3 Ways Sonlight Homeschool Curriculum Makes Me a Better Person
When I choose homeschool curriculum, I’m not only thinking of my child. I’m also thinking about myself. Sonlight is my education, too. And that's why I make sure that my curriculum choice will be enriching for both of us. While … Continue reading
Tagged books, curriculum, mom, parenting, personal development, Sonlight
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Jun. 14, 2019
A 4-Part Checklist for Your Play-Based Learning Toolbox
The other day, my five youngest children raided the chest of dress-up clothes, focusing on vests and flat woolen hats. Then they grabbed their tall farm boots, packed a small tea set in an old suitcase, and trekked the perimeter … Continue reading
Tagged imagination, inspiration, learning, parenting, play
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