Tag Archives: parenting

Sep. 16, 2015

3 Ways Reading Aloud Together Strengthens Your Family

Ever had a moment with friends when someone quotes a movie or book you love, and suddenly all those who have seen or read it join in, throwing out their favorites lines? (Cue your favorite Anne of Green Gables quotes … Continue reading →

Tagged benefits of literature, books, Encouragement, family bonding, Homeschooling, learning, life-long learning, literature, parenting, reading aloud, relationships, wrad | 1 Comment

Aug. 18, 2015

What you really need for your homeschool year

By Laura Lee Ellis

A new school year is brimming with possibilities. There's something soul-stirring about fresh starts and new beginnings. I get excited about gathering the best of the best for my kids in order to plan a fabulous school year. I know … Continue reading →

Tagged back to homeschool, back to school, children, Encouragement, family, Homeschooling, parenting, teaching | 2 Comments

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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Feb. 6, 2015

Theme of the Week: Grace

By Luke

The theme of grace showed up yesterday in post after post after post (and also here, here, here, here, and here). Must be an important message we need to hear. Tree ...because I couldn't think of a simple symbol of … Continue reading →

Tagged children, discouraged, grace, overwhelmed, parenting | 3 Comments

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 →

Tagged blog, celebrations, Encouragement, Homeschooling, Inspire25, January, Mom-to-mom, parenting, Sonlight | 4 Comments

Oct. 27, 2014

Indoctrination, Brainwashing vs Educating

By Luke

I don't get to talk with many Sonlight students in my job. I read your amazing blog posts, but I'm rather out of the loop when it comes to your kids. I've chatted with graduated Sonlighters only a few times. … Continue reading →

Tagged education, grace, ideas, parenting | 5 Comments

Oct. 21, 2014

Taking Time

By Jonelle

I am primarily a doer. I like to take care of myself. I like to care for my family. But these past few weeks, months really, have been flying by with not a lot of doing. Being hugely pregnant most … Continue reading →

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