Raising black kids to love themselves & others

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Resources for including diverse voices amid traditional curriculum while infusing culture and a love for others into an intentional home environment.

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Black history and multicultural enrichment lesson guides designed to help parents meet the legitimate need for inclusive stories.

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Recommended book lists featuring African American history and many joyful aspects of Black culture, including art, music, and poetry.

My Book!

I’m excited to share A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond. This guide is for families of all backgrounds to celebrate cultural heritage and embrace inclusivity within their own homes and as they move through their communities.

Gone are the days when socially conscious parents feel comfortable teaching their children to merely tolerate others. Instead, they are looking for a way to authentically embrace the fullness of their diverse communities. A Place to Belong offers a path forward for families to honor their cultural heritage and champion diversity in the context of daily family life.

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Homeschooling Resources

Heritage Packs, Lesson Guides, Book Recommendations

I journeyed from a cookie-cutter approach to parenting and education that left my children feeling unacknowledged and invisible to discovering the magic of a culturally rich and inclusive learning environment. Now I’m on a mission to share the resources I’ve developed and discovered for my own children with your family.

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My name is Amber O’Neal Johnston, and I started this website to document and discuss the joys and trials of raising my kids to love themselves and others.

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I need more books like I need a hole in my head, yet... I continue to purchase them. Part of my excuse is that I'm homeschooling four children, and...