My Favorite Homeschool Curriculum and Supplies ll Collab

*This post was originally published on 6/17/19.  Enjoy!

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 Today I'm sharing some of favorites from the past homeschool year... along with some other wonderful Youtube homeschool moms.
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Diary of A Homeschool Mama
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC__Yo0lEm98Qfps4dqSIgsw

The Brave Homeschooling Mama
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNT9jeaMb7ylcKvZm5yq2Zg

The Simple Rugged Path
https://www.youtube.com/thesimpleruggedpath

Creative2xmom
https://www.youtube.com/user/Creative2xmom

Bytes of Memory
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYXBRaow7qaPnA5i0kf2bw

Boyboss Mama
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrQy_Ml6tuc8Z4k83kmaXg

Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdamhRE3YEAeEIhqxQ4WBxzB3GhW7N6o&jct=LOAAMm7eEeaDAZMNVusAJq0p7JRoAQ&disable_polymer=1

Homeschool Bravely Review:
http://creative2xmom.blogspot.com/2019/03/homeschool-bravely-review.html

Rascal Novel Study:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rascal-Reed-Novel-Studies-666616

First Language Lessons Vs. Rod & Staff Review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LG9Rpy-Xgs

Real Time Homeschooling--First Language Lessons:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtAifOpWMfM

10 Days in Africa Review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wpYh2CtYGk

Fall Homeschool Favorites:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbocXwfmax8

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Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod

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?

Weekend Links ll Feb 27, 2022

Parts of a Penguin Worksheet

Sugar Cookie Bars

25 Ways to Show Teens You Love Them

Cheeseburger Meatballs

Keeping Your Happy Through Winter

This Week:

What I'm Cooking:

Oh, this week we brought back an old favorite: Spinach Calazone.  This is true comfort food in my mind with the rich combination of spinach and ricotta and cheese and homemade dough...

So yummy!

What I'm Reading:

I picked up The Teenage Brain again.  I've read this one in the past, but it's been a couple of years.  It's deep and thought provoking and insightful... and so good.  I'm reminded how this book really helped me understand my teens better and how I really needed this reminder.

What I'm Doing:

We've discovered kite paper and window stars.  I AM OBSESSED!

They are so much fun and so beautiful in the windows.  

I may have made quite a few.  :-)

What I'm Enjoying:

Cool mornings coming back...

Reading The Case for Christ...

Trampoline tournaments with my teenage son...

What are you up to?

Understanding the Human Body: Anatomy for Kids {Review}

Children are brimming with curiosity and as a homeschool mom, I'm always on the lookout to take advantage of that curiosity.  This anatomy book made for kids does just that.  Understanding the Human Body goes into detail about each of the body's systems with fun illustrations, and tips and tricks for everyone from child to adult. Basic scientific terms are introduced and annotated diagrams help the information "stick."  This book would make a great addition to a human body study for the elementary age and we absolutely loved it.

*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.

My Top Five Parenting Books

 * This post was originally published on 5/16/16.  Enjoy!

Throughout the years of blogging here at Creative2xmom, I've embarked on this crazy, grand journey of motherhood.  And like many things, the reality hasn't quite scripted like the fantasy.  Challenging, tough, and full of both tears and laughter, this crazy parenting road has taken more twists and turns than I could have ever imagined.

Along this path, I've reach for inspiration in friends and books, desperate to learn from those who have gone before me.  And through the years i've found that there are a handful of books that have both challenged me and changed the way I parent.  These are the books I reference again and again and learn from in each reading.

Here's a quick run down on those that are worth their weight in gold:

Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp

Several years ago, we did a book club series on this book and I was really challenged with the idea of capturing my child's heart in their growing years.  Discipline is addressed as restorative and the goal is a change of heart, not just a change of behavior.  

Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas

This book was much less a how to parent and much more a how is parenting changing you book.  The focus isn't on the child, but rather on how God uses children to "grow" parents.  What type of child am I hoping to raise?  And how can I lead them where I haven't dared to go?

Love and Respect in the Family by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

This book sits at the top of my list for how I want to parent.  It really opened my eyes for how males and females communicate, and developing my relationship with my sons.  Again, this book reminds us of the fact that we are here to "guide" our children, not control them.  And that requires a development of relationship and communication.

The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell

This book focuses on how we give and receive love.  Taking the idea of 5 Love Languages and putting them in the context of our children, Chapman and Campell give practical advice for communicating love to our children in a way that they can understand and receive it.

Strong and Kind by Korie Robertson and Chrys Howard

I had my doubts about this book when I first picked it up, but it's become my most recent favorite.  Robertson encourages parents to focus on what kind of family culture they hope to create and begin developing that culture one trait at a time.  It's not a one size fits all book, but rather an encouragement to seek the Lord in discovering how he sees your specific family.

So what about you?

What books have influenced your parenting journey?