There is a reason that my blog is called Heritage Mom. When I first started writing in this space, I was just coming out of a period of confusion. I...
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Why Are Homeschooled Kids Weird?
"I've thought about homeschooling, but I don't want my kids to be weird." <<< I think this is such a funny thing for people to say to me...
Mirrors & Windows: When Living Books Are Not Enough (Video)
A mirror is a story that reflects your own culture and helps build your identity. A window is a resource that offers you a view into someone else’s...
The Dæmon of Exclusiveness
In my talk today at the Charlotte Mason Inspired Online Homeschool Conference, I quoted Charlotte Mason and her warning against idolizing beauty...
My Favorite Resources for Finding Diverse Books
I've been wanting to write this post for a long time, but my fear of forgetting someone kept me from moving forward. Everyone is in planning mode...
Juneteenth Is Our Fourth of July
Today is our Fourth of July. Juneteenth is a commemoration of our freedom and opportunity to join in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness....
Should I Scrap My Charlotte Mason Curriculum?
Recent national conversations have trickled down into the homeschool world and caused somewhat of an awakening among home educators. Many are...
Is a Charlotte Mason Education Good for Black Children?
Charlotte Mason was a white educator who lived in England from 1842-1923. What on earth does she have to do with black children living in America...
Join Me For a Virtual Homeschooling Conference!
I'm happy to announce that I'll be speaking at the 2020 Charlotte Mason Inspired Online Homeschool Conference. This 5-Day live online event is for...
To Read Aloud, or Not Read Aloud, That Is the Question
"Amber, you seem to have plans to read several of these African American early modern history books aloud. Aren't your older kids supposed to be...
African & African American Resources for Early Modern History (800-1650 AD)
Finding Black history resources for Early Modern History* (800 -1650 AD, Middle Ages Medieval time period) has not been easy. In fact, it's been the...
Video: A Black Homeschooling Mom’s Response to Harvard’s Elizabeth Bartholet
I've been watching from the sidelines trying to get my thoughts together on Elizabeth Bartholet's call for a presumptive ban on homeschooling, but...