I am just transitioning to a Charlotte Mason homeschooling and, being Latin American, I've had thoughts about how hard it would be to introduce my children to characters, events and authors I never learned about. I know they are important and I am willing to learn with my children, but Amber's message is an invitation to include a healthy variety that will make them get to know about our world, but without neglecting or denying our roots.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and continuing this conversation! Absolutely, you can find living books in your own language or about your own culture! What a rich addition to your children's education. Here are some helpful posts on finding substitute books and finding living books to give some guidelines when you are looking for books that may not be on Simply Charlotte Mason's lists. Finding a Substitute Book: simplycharlottemason.com/blog/finding-a-substitute-book/ What a Living Book Sounds Like: simplycharlottemason.com/blog/what-a-living-book-sounds-like/
I am blown away by your story of your daughter and that she thought about the hand dryer. Much love and blessing to you.....I am praying now for your daughter as well as everyone who feels that way. What a sweet spirit you have Amber. God bless you, oh my heart
I love the mirrors and windows analogy! I'm a very fair-skinned (think redhead, even though my hair isn't red so I can't use the "I'm a redhead" excuse) and it bothered me all the years of growing up. My peers would say things like "You're as white as a ghost" or if we were lying out in the sun, "come sit by me so the sun will reflect off you and I'll get a nice tan." I was always made fun of so I hated my skin. In fact I still won't even wear shorts, even in the hottest of weather here in the southeast. I just finished Anne of Green Gables. I wonder if reading that book would have helped me when I was young. Maybe I wouldn't have loathed my own skin!
I am so excited that you interviewed Amber! Can't wait for part 2. She has made a tremendous difference in the way I view homeschooling. I am tempted to get choked up every time I listen to a podcast with Amber because I am so excited to infuse my children's homeschool with a variety and breadth of authors/composers/historical figures instead of the sometimes narrow slice of the world that I was exposed to in my own homeschool education. Introducing children to people of all sorts through music, poetry, books, biographies etc fits in flawlessly with CM philosophy. A feast of ideas implies great variety! I had never thought about the need for variety before Amber, so thank you Amber for your message!!
I love the message of embracing difference and appreciating who and how God made you and those around you. Embracing the difficulty in history and celebrating the good things in history as well. This was lovely thank you.
What an incredible podcast! Amber's story has me all choked up. Amber's perspective is so humble and I have come to see the huge importance of reading broadly. Reading diverse stories is so important...for all of us. I desire my kids to understand, to have room, for other stories and not just during February. You're an inspiration and I thank you for 'scooching' on your bookshelf and talking about it. ❤️. I hope that Simply Charlotte Mason will officially do it too!
What a beautiful episode. I was unexpectedly touched. I have children with special needs and several things about our family cause us to often be seen as “weird.” I think the ideas you discussed here touched on my own insecurities (in a warm hug kind of way) and also helped me see some things that my children need. Thank you!
I just love these conversations!!! Sonya is a Master. Amber is a Gem. They are both so Knowledgeable!!! Bless Jesus, our King!! Thank you for giving me Something awesome to look forward to...and to savour!!!😊And I'm no Homeschool Mom...just a lover of good learning! Keep up the great work!!!👍
I’m crying 😢 this video is so powerful . Wow wow wow , thank you for this . Please share the books you use amber please . Me and my brown babies need them!
I love to hear about Amber thoughtfully adding to the shelves. I would love to see her book lists. I love what she’s talking about, and how beautifully, patiently intuitive she was with her daughter - oh the irreplaceable personal attention of a mother! I know her daughter will thank God for having Amber as a mother. It’s good to see similarities and differences, and yes, all people struggle with differences. And I think girls more than boys see those physical aspects, of course all girls want to be beautiful, and as a married woman I still desire and enjoy that affirmation from my husband regularly. I especially want to hear her book list because I think they would contrast strongly with the modern recommendations that seek to elevate people who aren’t white over people that are white. I despise the current fad of denigrating whites to elevate other colors - like the current trend making the rounds of saying Thomas Edison did NOT invent the lightbulb. It seems very weirdly revisionist-history covetousness to try to take away someone’s accomplishments because they’re white. I want to hear uplifting stories about all colors, with good character based on Christian truth and values. I don’t want to hear from people who are tearing down, who have an evil agenda. People of all colors, of all levels of beauty can be good or act evil. I would not look up to most of the “beautiful” pop stars or movie stars these days. And the book of Proverbs is full of warnings against beauty that comes with deception and idolatry and other evils.
The knowledge that those we love and respect think us beautiful and worthy of praise can steel you against the world’s attempts at tearing you down. Honor and praise truly worth gaining: Proverbs 31: 28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 29 “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. 31 Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
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Every time Amber speaks, she drops so much knowledge and wisdom! She’s absolutely wonderful!
I am just transitioning to a Charlotte Mason homeschooling and, being Latin American, I've had thoughts about how hard it would be to introduce my children to characters, events and authors I never learned about. I know they are important and I am willing to learn with my children, but Amber's message is an invitation to include a healthy variety that will make them get to know about our world, but without neglecting or denying our roots.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and continuing this conversation! Absolutely, you can find living books in your own language or about your own culture! What a rich addition to your children's education. Here are some helpful posts on finding substitute books and finding living books to give some guidelines when you are looking for books that may not be on Simply Charlotte Mason's lists.
Finding a Substitute Book:
simplycharlottemason.com/blog/finding-a-substitute-book/
What a Living Book Sounds Like:
simplycharlottemason.com/blog/what-a-living-book-sounds-like/
“Someone thought to write about you because you are important” ❤️
I am blown away by your story of your daughter and that she thought about the hand dryer. Much love and blessing to you.....I am praying now for your daughter as well as everyone who feels that way. What a sweet spirit you have Amber. God bless you, oh my heart
I love the mirrors and windows analogy! I'm a very fair-skinned (think redhead, even though my hair isn't red so I can't use the "I'm a redhead" excuse) and it bothered me all the years of growing up. My peers would say things like "You're as white as a ghost" or if we were lying out in the sun, "come sit by me so the sun will reflect off you and I'll get a nice tan." I was always made fun of so I hated my skin. In fact I still won't even wear shorts, even in the hottest of weather here in the southeast. I just finished Anne of Green Gables. I wonder if reading that book would have helped me when I was young. Maybe I wouldn't have loathed my own skin!
I am so excited that you interviewed Amber! Can't wait for part 2. She has made a tremendous difference in the way I view homeschooling. I am tempted to get choked up every time I listen to a podcast with Amber because I am so excited to infuse my children's homeschool with a variety and breadth of authors/composers/historical figures instead of the sometimes narrow slice of the world that I was exposed to in my own homeschool education. Introducing children to people of all sorts through music, poetry, books, biographies etc fits in flawlessly with CM philosophy. A feast of ideas implies great variety! I had never thought about the need for variety before Amber, so thank you Amber for your message!!
Ditto this!!!!
I love the message of embracing difference and appreciating who and how God made you and those around you. Embracing the difficulty in history and celebrating the good things in history as well. This was lovely thank you.
Amber is just THE BEST! Makes me feel like I can do Charlotte Mason as a hispanic mama.
What an incredible podcast! Amber's story has me all choked up. Amber's perspective is so humble and I have come to see the huge importance of reading broadly. Reading diverse stories is so important...for all of us. I desire my kids to understand, to have room, for other stories and not just during February. You're an inspiration and I thank you for 'scooching' on your bookshelf and talking about it. ❤️. I hope that Simply Charlotte Mason will officially do it too!
I so loved this conversation. I too would love to see Amber’s library.
Amber's philosophy and approach to learning is a real game changer
I love Amber and what she advocates for. Thank you for spreading her message.
I absolutely love this! Thank you so much Sonya.
Thanks so much for bringing Amber on your podcast and allowing her to share her valuable experience with us!!!
This was amazing! Thank you for sharing your perspective and experience. Love this 💕
What a beautiful episode. I was unexpectedly touched. I have children with special needs and several things about our family cause us to often be seen as “weird.” I think the ideas you discussed here touched on my own insecurities (in a warm hug kind of way) and also helped me see some things that my children need. Thank you!
This conversation spoke right to my heart! I am looking up mirror books for my kiddo now!
Another amazing episode! Thank you both for the encouragement!
Thank you mama for sharing this! I'd love to hear what your daughters book club is reading!
Love this!!! Amber, you’re such a light and brought such wisdom here💛
I am so glad to see Amber on here!! Yay!
So rich!! I loved this ❤️
Lovely idea! Make lots of sense! :)
I just love these conversations!!! Sonya is a Master. Amber is a Gem. They are both so Knowledgeable!!! Bless Jesus, our King!! Thank you for giving me Something awesome to look forward to...and to savour!!!😊And I'm no Homeschool Mom...just a lover of good learning! Keep up the great work!!!👍
Just excellent!
This is a great conversation. I’m glad y’all are having it
I’m crying 😢 this video is so powerful . Wow wow wow , thank you for this . Please share the books you use amber please . Me and my brown babies need them!
Hi Margaret. You can learn more about books Amber recommends at her website: heritagemom.com
I love to hear about Amber thoughtfully adding to the shelves.
I would love to see her book lists. I love what she’s talking about, and how beautifully, patiently intuitive she was with her daughter - oh the irreplaceable personal attention of a mother! I know her daughter will thank God for having Amber as a mother. It’s good to see similarities and differences, and yes, all people struggle with differences. And I think girls more than boys see those physical aspects, of course all girls want to be beautiful, and as a married woman I still desire and enjoy that affirmation from my husband regularly.
I especially want to hear her book list because I think they would contrast strongly with the modern recommendations that seek to elevate people who aren’t white over people that are white.
I despise the current fad of denigrating whites to elevate other colors - like the current trend making the rounds of saying Thomas Edison did NOT invent the lightbulb. It seems very weirdly revisionist-history covetousness to try to take away someone’s accomplishments because they’re white. I want to hear uplifting stories about all colors, with good character based on Christian truth and values. I don’t want to hear from people who are tearing down, who have an evil agenda. People of all colors, of all levels of beauty can be good or act evil. I would not look up to most of the “beautiful” pop stars or movie stars these days. And the book of Proverbs is full of warnings against beauty that comes with deception and idolatry and other evils.
The knowledge that those we love and respect think us beautiful and worthy of praise can steel you against the world’s attempts at tearing you down.
Honor and praise truly worth gaining:
Proverbs 31:
28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
31 Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.