Distracted

A book review of Distracted: Why Students Can’t Focus and What You Can Do About It by James M. Lang Stars: **** Hachette Book Group (2020)Education304 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Why is it so hard to get students to pay attention? Conventional wisdom blames iPhones, insisting that access to technology has… Read More »

Rock Hunt

A book review of Rock Hunt (Backpack Explorer) Stars: **** Storey Publishing (2023)Children’s Nonfiction48 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: The latest addition to the best-selling Backpack Explorer series (455,000 copies in print) invites kids ages 4 and up to… Read More »

The Four-Hour School Day

A book review of The Four-Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life by Durenda Wilson Stars: **** Zondervan (2021)Christian Nonfiction>Homeschooling224 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Giving your child a quality education experience… Read More »

Perimenopause

A book review of Perimenopause: The Savvy Sister’s Guide to Hormone Harmony by Dr. Anna Garrett Stars: **** Anna Garret Companies (2019)Women’s Health246 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: “Perimenopause? What?! I’m way too young!” If you’re suddenly struggling with weight gain, insomnia, irregular bleeding or flooding, mood swings, and relationship challenges, perimenopause… Read More »

Particle Physics Brick by Brick

A book review of Particle Physics Brick by Brick: Atomic and Subatomic Physics Explained in Lego by Dr. Ben Still Stars: **** Firefly Books (2018)Science>Physics176 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: In 2014 the LEGO® Group sold 62 billion LEGO®… Read More »

Homeschooling The Child With Autism

A book review of Homeschooling The Child With Autism: Answers to the Top Questions Parents and Professionals Ask by Patricia Schetter and Kandis Lighthall Stars: **** Jossey-Bass (2009)Special Needs/Homeschooling288 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: This practical, highly accessible guide answers parents’ and professionals’ questions about teaching children with autism spectrum disorders at… Read More »

Childhood Unplugged

A book review of Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance by Katherine Johnson Martinko Stars: **** New Society Publishers (2022)Parenting176 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Screens are everywhere. Children spend an average of… Read More »