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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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Is It Ever Okay to Read Twaddle?

Books, Homeschool

In a recent interview, I shared my thoughts about the use of twaddle in a Charlotte Mason home (or any home, for that matter). I've linked to the...

1800s Black History Books

Books, Homeschool, Race

My family will be studying the 19th century in the fall, and I’m excited to share my 1800s Black history books on enslavement, the Civil War, and...

My Charlotte Mason Homeschool Schedule

Homeschool

A while back, I wrote about Scheduling My Charlotte Mason Homeschool Day, and much of what I shared then still applies. We tweak things each term...

Our Morning Time Booklist

Books, Homeschool

Morning time can mean many things to different people, but one aspect that I find consistent is that it's an important and well-loved time of day in...

Diversity in a Charlotte Mason Education

Homeschool, Race

Some people feel that a Charlotte Mason education lacks diversity, and I understand where that idea is coming from. There are those who feel that...

African American Historical Fiction: Stories of the 1800s

Books, Homeschool, Race

Of all the elements of our Black history studies, African American historical fiction is a runaway favorite for my children (and for me too!). These...

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