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Different Children, Different Needs: Understanding the Unique Personality of Your Child , by Charles F. Boyd
An eye-opening introduction to the four motivations that
make each person unique. Using the DISC
personality assessment system Dr. Boyd shows how to
tailor your own parenting style to meet your children's
needs more effectively.
The Way They Learn,
by Cynthia Tobias
Fascinating insights into learning styles, learning
disabilities and the seven different intelligences.
While a classroom may benefit from students remaining
quietly at their desks, this may not be the best way for
your children to learn. In the homeschool setting,
you have the freedom to adjust your approach to suit
your children. Explore your options and discover
the benefits - this book is for you!
Why Your Child Is Hyperactive,
by Ben Feingold
This book made a significant difference in our family!
As we ventured into our homeschooling years, I found
myself more and more aware of my middle son's activity
level and the difficulty that he had with being still.
I listened to a panel discussion of parents with
hyperactive children (yes, they were labeled as ADD or
ADHD) on Focus on the Family and found that my son was
exhibiting an alarming number of the symptoms that they
mentioned. Yet I wasn't ready to take him to the
doctor and have him put on medications, so I began to
research and read. I came across this book in our
public library and it resonated with me as the place to
start. It involved changing the foods we ate
because they were causing allergic reactions in my
middle son. I had to read a lot more food labels
and adjust some of the basic ingredients that I used in
cooking, but the difference that we saw was amazing.
As Dr. Feingold said in his book, once you have the
culprits out of the diet, you will be able to tell
within hours if something to which he is sensitive was
consumed. Life in our household became so much
more peaceful! I strongly encourage you to read
this book if you have a child who appear hyperactive.
Gut and Psychology Syndrome ,
by Dr. Natasha McBride-Campbell
Another amazing book that I have just encountered after
hearing an interview with Dr. Natasha. This lady
is a neurologist whose son was diagnosed with autism.
She went back to school and earned a second degree in
human nutrition, and set about reversing her son's
autism through dietary protocol. She now has a
clinic in England where she guides other parents in
working with children who are diagnosed with autism,
aspergers, ADHD, even dyslexia and dyspraxia (I would
never have guessed that these conditions could be
"treated" by changing the foods consumed). You can
read the
transcript of her interview with Dr. Mercola.
If your child has been diagnosed with one of these
conditions, he or she is no longer condemned to struggle
with these conditions any longer ... YOU can help them
by following Dr. Natasha's protocol.
Open Heart, Open Home,
by Karen Mains
Afraid to play the host to friends and family? Let Karen
Mains show you how to embrace hospitality despite embarrassment over your cooking or the condition of your
home. After all, it's the relationships that really count!
Miserly Moms,
by Jonni McCoy
For many families choosing to homeschool, the shift to a single income is a
challenge. While expenses can be reduced when Mom is not going to work,
you can further trim your family's expenses by learning how to be frugal.
The Global Puzzle
Okay - so this isn't a book! But it would provide a great family activity!
This fun, educational puzzle improves geography knowledge by 472%. For families
that enjoy working puzzles over the holidays - or any time of the year - this is a winner.
And if you are studying American History this year, you will find
The United States Puzzle
to be a valuable learning tool.
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