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May. 1, 2020
Homeschooling During a Pandemic Wasn’t in My Planner
Siblings Micah (17), Caia (14,), Hanna (11), Kidist (8), and Mihiret (5), enjoy Sonlight books together on the trampoline. Are you feeling out of sorts as you homeschool during this 2020 coronavirus pandemic? Me too! None of us has ever … Continue reading
Jan. 10, 2020
10 Tips for Self-Care Through Exercise and Movement
"On a mid-morning walk around the neighborhood, we get to enjoy nature, a little ukulele music, and Life of Fred. I love that homeschooling has nurtured close relationships among my kids. Thank you, Sonlight, for playing such a big role in that … Continue reading
Tagged exercise, fitness, health, Homeschooling, mom, self-care, wellness
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Jan. 8, 2020
10 Self-Care Resolutions for Eating Better as a Homeschool Mom
"Thanks to HBL F Eastern Hemisphere, my picky eater has been choosing food projects for many of the countries we have been studying. This is pavlova, a dessert from New Zealand." -M. family, Sonlighters from Waco, TX Taking care of … Continue reading
Tagged diet, family, health, Homeschooling, meal planning, moms, nutrition, self-care, wellness
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Jan. 3, 2020
A Simple Model for Making New Year's Resolutions
"My kids love to read, so it was only natural to pick a literature-based curriculum like Sonlight. My favorite thing about homeschooling is packing our backpack of books and schooling outside as much as I can when the weather permits. … Continue reading
Tagged goal setting, goals, new year, resolutions, self-care
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Sep. 2, 2019
How To Have a Good Day After a Rough Night
Here, Miriam (12, HBL F) reads Science E texts to Jonathan (2) and Rebekah (5), while Cameron and Phillipa (10 and 7, HBL C) sneak in some educational swinging in the autumn sunshine. "Our family has thrived with Sonlight over … Continue reading
Tagged exhaustion, Homeschooling, mom, self-care, sleep
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Jul. 3, 2019
7 Low-Key Ways to Add Spiritual Self-Care to Your Homeschool Day
Sadly, there is one aspect of homeschooling often overlooked by parents—spiritual self-care. We are overachievers when it comes to making and checking off homeschool planning checklists: Math program? ✔Check Spelling curriculum? ✔Check 36-Week Instructor's Guide? ✔Check Field trip list? ✔Check … Continue reading
Tagged Bible, bible study, homeschool, routines, self-care
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Jun. 3, 2019
Is It Okay to Have a Hobby Other Than Homeschooling?
Is it okay that I want a hobby outside of homeschooling? My four boys are 7, 5, 3, and 1. For the past eight years, my hobbies have included breastfeeding, potty training, laundry, feeding people, and researching homeschool curriculum. I'm … Continue reading
Tagged Encouragement, hobbies, homeschool moms, moms, self-care, tips
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