When Your Child Doesn’t Want to Read a Book

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When homeschooling with Charlotte Mason’s philosophy, there are many book lists for studying and experiencing different topics. These books are referred to as “living books” and have depth and content that allow students to study subjects through relevant, insightful,...

My Favorite Books for Mother Culture

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Is there not some need for “mother culture”? But how is the state of things to be altered? So many mothers say, “I simply have no time for myself!” “I never read a book!” Or else, “I don’t think it is right to think of myself!” They not only starve their minds, but...

My Favorite Summer Books

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Oh, Summer! I just love you so. I am counting down the days till we can stay up late, sleep in, and lounge by the pool. Even in summer, reading aloud never stops around here. Now that my kids are getting older, I simply put our summer picture books in a basket for...

My Favorite Picture Books for Fall

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Oh Fall, I just love you so much. Fall is hands down my favorite season. I’m thankful I can go outside without being drenched in sweat from Southern humidity. I love the colors, the crisp mornings, and ALL things pumpkin spice (yes, I totally fall for anything...

My Favorite Spring Children’s Books

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    Oh Spring. I am so glad you have arrived. The dreary days of Winter hang on my soul. Getting out in the sunshine, looking at the beautiful flowers, and hearing the return of the birds’ songs are so delightful. It also means it is time to replace...

My Favorite Winter Children’s Books

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For a long while now, I have kept a thematic picture book basket out at my house. Each season, holiday, theme, etc. I change out the books. I own a great deal of these books from my former kindergarten classroom, but you can always get these titles from the library. ...