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Dec. 7, 2020
Enjoy Your Life More: Add One Good Habit
A recent study showed that Americans spend eight minutes a day looking for their keys. Sound familiar? If that’s you, it could be easy to berate yourself for that reality. When we think of habits, we tend to think of … Continue reading
Tagged habits, Homeschooling, self-care
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Nov. 9, 2020
The Four Levels of Rest Homeschool Parents Need
God seems to take rest pretty seriously. In this strange year of 2020, you might be more aware than usual of your need for deep rest. Perhaps you don't just feel body tired, but tired in your soul. That's more … Continue reading
Tagged burnout, Encouragement, goals, rest, self-care, vacation
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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
As a homeschool parent, personal time for self-care is at a premium. After teaching lessons, driving kids to activities, cleaning, and cooking, there’s little energy left even if you can find a few minutes of time. It's all too easy … 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 myself … 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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