What We Read and Our Homeschool Read Alouds ll Feb 2022

 

Lemon Drop Falls by Heather Clark-- See my full review here.

Loyalty by Avi-- See my full review here.

Raising Successful Teens by Jeffrey Dean

This book has to be on my list of top parenting books.   Today teens are growing up in such a different world than we did: social media, dating pressures, technology.  Sometimes it makes MY head spin.  Author Jeffrey Dean gives an honest look at the pressures today's teens face and how they desperately desire their parents guidance.

But how do we guide teens through challenges we've never faced?

This book shares tips and strategies for keeping the lines of communication open and helping to launch successful, well-adjusted adults.  

I originally reviewed this book in 2019, but it's one that I've returned to again and again.

Truly invaluable.

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

After 10 years of homeschooling, I couldn't believe that we'd never read Treasure Island.  We're a family that loves classics so we decided it was time to pull this one out.  

Guess what?

It was an absolute flop!

Mostly it was the language.  Very rich, and full of description... and VERY hard to read aloud.

Although we were all into the story, we just couldn't get into it as a read aloud.  I think we'd enjoy it, just individually.  Better luck next time!

What did you read in February?