Podcast appearances and mentions of amber o'neal johnston

Don't miss The Tina Ramsay Show this Thursday at 7:30 pm EST, featuring special guest Amber O'Neal Johnston, a leading figure in homeschooling and diversity education. Join us as she shares her journey from traditional education to homeschooling advocacy, discussing her innovative approach to inclusive curriculum and culturally rich home environments. Amber's insights are sure to inspire and empower!Website:https://heritagemom.com/Heritage Mom - Homeschooling Children With Mirrors and WindowsCTR Media Networkwww.ctrmedianetwork.comVideo Credit Multifarious StudiosProvided Media/ Podcast Coverage for Georgia Black Home Educators Network for the Flourish: 2024 Black Family Homeschool Conferencewww.georigablackeducators.org#TheTinaRamsayShow #ctrmedianetwork #homeschooling #heritagemom --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetinaramsayshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetinaramsayshow/support

Children learn to read, so they can read to learn! But even more than an educational aid, reading is a pleasure enjoyed by millions of people every day. Today, we're joined by the Heritage Mom, Amber O'Neal Johnston, to learn how she chooses books for her homeschool and her family! SHOW NOTES: Visit our website at www.happyhomeschoolerpodcast.com If you have any questions or comments, please email us at happyhomeschoolpod@gmail.com Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! Like our page and join our group on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! Amber's Book Recommendations: The Old Truck, by Jerome and Jarrett Pumphrey When Stars Are Scattered, by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed Saving Savannah, by Tanya Bolden Visit Amber's Website: Heritage Mom Buy Amber's Book: A Place to Belong Follow Amber on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook This episode featured: Deck the Halls B by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/deck-the-halls-b Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/RzjZ-WdVeyk The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach, Melody Gillum, and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our graphic design is by Pete Soloway and our music is by The Great Pangolin. If you liked this episode, and you'd like to help us grow, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

If you've been in the homeschooling realm for long you've probably heard the term "living books." This is a term coined by Charlotte Mason, and has become extremely widespread, for good reason. Living books put the flesh on the dry bones of fact. Mason boldly stated that " "no education seems to be worth the name which has not made children at home in the world of books, and so related them, mind to mind, with thinkers who have dealt with knowledge. We reject epitomes, compilations, and their like, and put into children's hands books which, long or short, are living.”  (Charlotte Mason, School Education, p. 226) Today I'm speaking with book enthusiast Amber O'Neal Johnston of Heritage Mom all about living books -- what they are, why they're so important, and how we can use them build a rich heritage in our homes. ______ Amber O'Neal Johnston is an author, speaker, and worldschooling Charlotte Mason mama who blends life-giving books and a culturally rich environment for her four children and others seeking to do the same. She recommends we offer children opportunities to see themselves and others reflected in their lessons, especially throughout their books, and she's known for sharing literary “mirrors and windows” on HeritageMom.com and @heritagemomblog (IG). Amber is also the author of A Place to Belong, a guide for families of all backgrounds to raise kids to celebrate their heritage, community, and the world. LINKS Redeeming Reader Stories of Color --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica9025/support

Representation and diversity in media play a crucial role in shaping the self-worth and perception of children. We're continuing our in-depth discussion with Amber O'Neal Johnston about her book, “A Place to Belong.” We're delving into the importance of representation, the impact of media algorithms, the benefits of innovative education methods, the significance of discussing hard history, the concept of slow travel and world schooling, and the importance of affinity spaces.Resources:Learn more at HeritageMom.comRead: "A Place to Belong"Follow Amber on Instagram: @heritagemomblogStart a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that's sure to grab and keep your child's attention!Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee WatsonGrowing Brave Writers is the essential training you need as a parent to be the writing coach your children deserve! Learn more at bravewriter.com/gbw.Sign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we're doing in 2022 and you'll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterProduced by NOVA Media

We're continuing our deep dive discussion into Amber O'Neal Johnston's new book, “A Place to Belong.” Previously we talked about what led Amber to write the book, having a big juicy discussion around family culture, normalizing difficult conversations, and building a framework for inclusion within the family. We also talked about the different ways books can be viewed through a cultural lens: As mirrors, windows, or sliding doors. Today, we're picking up the conversation around curating the home library.Resources:Learn more at HeritageMom.comRead: "A Place to Belong"Follow Amber on Instagram: @heritagemomblogStart a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that's sure to grab and keep your child's attention!Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee WatsonGrowing Brave Writers is the essential training you need as a parent to be the writing coach your children deserve! Learn more at bravewriter.com/gbw.Sign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we're doing in 2022 and you'll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterProduced by NOVA Media

Amber O'Neal Johnston, the heart and soul behind heritagemom.com and a proud contributor to the Wild + Free homeschooling community, has woven her experiences into a beautiful narrative in her book, "A Place to Belong." An exploration of creating inclusive, culturally rich, and socially conscious homes, Amber's book serves as a rich resource for families across the spectrum. Today, we're diving deep into this narrative with Amber, talking author to author and homeschooling mom to homeschooling mom about the essence of “A Place to Belong.”Resources:Learn more at HeritageMom.comRead: "A Place to Belong"Follow Amber on Instagram: @heritagemomblogStart a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that's sure to grab and keep your child's attention!Growing Brave Writers is the essential training you need as a parent to be the writing coach your children deserve! Learn more at bravewriter.com/gbw.Sign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we're doing in 2022 and you'll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterProduced by NOVA Media

We are excited for another Friday Family Forum on the Homeschooling Families Podcast. Today Leslie Nunnery is joined by Sherri Seligson to discuss siblings. How do we keep them from fighting? How can we get them to see themselves as friends instead of rivals? Sherri has a lot of insight on this subject and will give parents encouragement of how to cultivate positive relationships between your children. Meet The Guest: Sherri Seligson is a 21-year homeschool veteran, M.Ed., and marine biologist. She has authored several Apologia middle and high school science courses as well as their instructional video courses, the Nature Truths devotional, and many other publications. An international conference and retreat speaker, Sherri loves to encourage parents to learn along with their children as they homeschool, making the process an adventure and an opportunity to grow closer. Topics In This Episode: The Importance of Sibling Friendships Fostering Sibling Friendships Navigating Sibling Rivalry The Role of Homeschooling in Relationship Building Dealing with Conflicts and Bickering Additional Resources: Homeschooling Parents Summit in Cartersville GA on Saturday, September 23rd. Join David and me, along with Dr. Kathy Koch, Sonya Shafer, Amber O'Neal Johnston and others and immerse yourself in a day of incredible insights, practical strategies, and uplifting discussions that will revolutionize your marriage and homeschooling experience. You can get more details HERE.  Podcast Sponsor: The AWARD WINNING CSB Explorer Bible for Kids helps kids place God's Word in the middle of God's world. Within its engaging, full-color pages, kids will interact with the people, places, and things of the Bible and God's creation. Fascinating images, illustrations, timelines, and study helps show archeological evidence, introduce key characters, explain new concepts, and help kids experience the wonder and truth of the Bible. QR codes placed throughout the Bible bring educational videos, discussion questions, and activity pages to life, helping kids apply key truths of the Bible to real world experiences.  Click HERE to find out more. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We are excited for another Friday Family Forum on the Homeschooling Families Podcast. Today Leslie Nunnery is joined by Sherri Seligson to discuss siblings. How do we keep them from fighting? How can we get them to see themselves as friends instead of rivals? Sherri has a lot of insight on this subject and will give parents encouragement of how to cultivate positive relationships between your children. Meet The Guest:Sherri Seligson is a 21-year homeschool veteran, M.Ed., and marine biologist. She has authored several Apologia middle and high school science courses as well as their instructional video courses, the Nature Truths devotional, and many other publications. An international conference and retreat speaker, Sherri loves to encourage parents to learn along with their children as they homeschool, making the process an adventure and an opportunity to grow closer.Topics Covered In This Episode:The Importance of Sibling FriendshipsFostering Sibling FriendshipsNavigating Sibling RivalryThe Role of Homeschooling in Relationship BuildingDealing with Conflicts and BickeringAdditional Resources:Homeschooling Parents Summit in Cartersville GA on Saturday, September 23rd. Join David and me, along with Dr. Kathy Koch, Sonya Shafer, Amber O'Neal Johnston and others and immerse yourself in a day of incredible insights, practical strategies, and uplifting discussions that will revolutionize your marriage and homeschooling experience. You can get more details HERE.  Podcast Sponsor: The AWARD WINNING CSB Explorer Bible for Kids helps kids place God's Word in the middle of God's world. Within its engaging, full-color pages, kids will interact with the people, places, and things of the Bible and God's creation. Fascinating images, illustrations, timelines, and study helps show archeological evidence, introduce key characters, explain new concepts, and help kids experience the wonder and truth of the Bible. QR codes placed throughout the Bible bring educational videos, discussion questions, and activity pages to life, helping kids apply key truths of the Bible to real world experiences.  Click HERE to find out more.

Today, Leslie is joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston, author of A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond. Amber has such a heart for creating a homeschool environment that opens the door for conversations and experiences of cultural literacy and understanding diversity among each other. You do not want to miss a moment as Amber seeks to equip families to provide their children an education based on diverse voices through cultural experiences and literary mirrors and windows. About the Guest: Amber O'Neal Johnston is an author, speaker, and worldschooling mama who blends lifegiving books and a culturally rich environment for her four children and others seeking to do the same. She recommends we offer children opportunities to see themselves and others reflected in their lessons, especially throughout their books, and she's known for sharing literary “mirrors and windows” on HeritageMom.com and @heritagemomblog. Amber is also the author of A Place to Belong, a guide for families of all backgrounds to raise kids to celebrate their heritage, community, and the world. In This Episode: Find out more about Heritage Mom Amber O'Neal Johnston HERE Order your copy of A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond HERE Follow Amber and her children in their homeschool and worldschool journey on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amber O'Neal Johnston and I discuss her book A Place to Belong so we can help homeschool families celebrate heritage, diversity & kinship. The post How to Celebrate Diversity & Kinship with Amber O'Neal Johnston appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

Amber O'Neal Johnston is an author, speaker, and worldschooling mama who blendslife-giving books and a culturally rich environment for her four children and othersseeking to do the same.In this episode, Emily and Amber dive into the world of homeschooling and Amber's vision for a better education system for all. Amber shares her perspective on the importance of creating a tapestry of cultural and community experiences as a main part of her children's education, what questions we can start asking ourselves about how to improve the education process, and why standardization strips us of our knowingness.You can catch up with Amber on her website, Instagram, and Facebook. Pick up a copy of her book, A Place to Belong, too.Full transcripts can be found on our website.

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Amber O'Neal Johnston to the show.  They discuss Amber's new book, A Place to Belong.  Amber is a veteran homeschooling mom whose passion is to raise black kids who will love themselves and others.   Mentioned: Amber's website, HeritageMom Amber's book, A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond   Connect with Amber O'Neal Johnston: Facebook, Instagram   Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website   Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about these things.

Creating Family Culture :: Amber O'Neal Johnston [SOM Wk 4] You are creating a culture for your family, right now, whether or not you're aware of it or intentional in it. Your words and actions reveal the functional values you have for your family. Is yours a culture of fun and laughter? Grace and second chances? Integrity and grit? It could be all of those and more, or something simpler - it is unique to your family! Whatever it is, if it isn't intentionally cultivated it will be like a garden filled with weeds - growing, but haphazard. My guest this week is Amber O'Neal Johnston and one of the values that drives her family's culture is that her kids would know they are seen and valued at home and in the world. And that other people are just as valuable too.  This, along with other values, drives the decisions they make about how they interact with the world around them, right down to the restaurants they eat at.  She challenges us to not only cultivate a family culture, but to grow as moms and people along the way. Her book, A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond is available now. We're taking time this summer (as usual) to be mentored by some experienced moms and benefit from their wisdom. I'm asking them about their “mom brands” and the unique families and assignments God has given them to help us embrace the specific and unique spot God has given each of us.  Discussion Questions: What stood out to you from this episode?  What practices or resources have you used to expose your kids to other cultures?  Where has God called you to speak out in love when you'd prefer to remain silent? Spend time praying with your group for these circumstances. What is one value that you want to emphasize in your home?  Amber shared that she had to release her need to impress other moms in order for her kids to flourish - what expectation or ideal do you need to let go of so that your kids can flourish? How would being secure and confident in your family culture change your relationships with other moms or families?  Connect with Amber Johnston:  Website:  https://heritagemom.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeritageMomBlog  Instagram:  @heritagemomblog Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/HeritageMomBlog/_created/  Links Mentioned:   A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond by Amber O'Neal Johnston  Things To Do List from the Heritage Mom Website Related Episodes: Finding Yourself in Motherhood :: Amber O'Neal Johnston [Ep 310] Featured Sponsors:  Athena Club. Get 20% off your first order at AthenaClub.com with promo code DMA. Rothy's. Your new favorite shoes are waiting. Fet $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/DMA.  Fabric. Protect your family with term life insurance now, in just 10 minutes. Apply today at MeetFabric.com/DMA.

On today's episode of The Mountain Life, Lynn Ware Peek and guest co-host Sarah Ervin's guests include: (00:51) Psychologist, author and speaker Daniel Pink who discusses The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. His book was an instant NYT bestseller about the transforming power of our most misunderstood yet potentially most valuable emotion: regret.Then, (27:33) Amber O'Neal Johnston, an established authority on including diverse voices in traditional curricula, looks at how children learn the values that will inform how they move through the world in her new book, A PLACE TO BELONG: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond.

Amber O'Neal Johnston, creator of the blog Heritage Mom, sought out to create a culturally rich and inclusive environment to ensure that her children's education honored their background, individuality and self-worth. Now, she's created a guide for families of all backgrounds. Johnston joins us to discuss her new book, A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond.  

How can we embrace and accept the body God gave us? I don't know about you, but I have often wished for a body built very differently from mine. God gave me a body I keep wishing away. So how do we accept and embrace the body God specifically picked for us? How do we find belonging in our own skin? Key Quotes “There was this nagging feeling that being different meant that I wasn't quite enough.” - Author, speaker, and world-schooling mama Amber O'Neal Johnston “Can I go to my friends and say, ‘There's something in my home that's horribly broken, and will you help me fix it?'”  - Author, speaker, and world-schooling mama Amber O'Neal Johnston  “Invisibility is cancerous to children.” - Author, speaker, and world-schooling mama Amber O'Neal Johnston  “Be an ask-able parent.”  - Author, speaker, and world-schooling mama Amber O'Neal Johnston  “Representation is life-giving.”  - Author, speaker, and world-schooling mama Amber O'Neal Johnston  “We have to care as much about each other's children as we do for our own.”  - Author, speaker, and world-schooling mama Amber O'Neal Johnston  “Remain open-hearted to the idea that everyone's experience is not the same as your own, and that what we can do most is listen.”  - Author, speaker, and world-schooling mama Amber O'Neal Johnston  “Listen to the stories. Listen to the things people are telling us because behind those stories, they are letting us know what they need.”  - Author, speaker, and world-schooling mama Amber O'Neal Johnston   About Amber O'Neal Johnston Amber O'Neal Johnston is an author, speaker, and world-schooling mama who blends life-giving books and a culturally-rich environment for her four children and others seeking to do the same.  She recommends we offer children opportunities to see themselves and others reflected in their lessons and especially throughout their books, and she's known for sharing literary “mirrors and windows” on her platforms.  Amber is also the author of A Place to Belong, a guide for families of all backgrounds to celebrate cultural heritage, diversity, and kinship, while embracing inclusivity in the home and beyond. Here's how to connect with Amber O'Neal Johnston Website Instagram Facebook A Place to Belong book Here's how to connect with Jill Website  GraceInRealLifePodcast.com  Instagram  Facebook group  Facebook page Subscribe to Jill's weekly “the good + the grace” email   

On this episode: Elizabeth and Zak are joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston. She's the author of A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond and has a blog called Heritage Mom. They talk about how families can celebrate their own identities while learning about and appreciating other people's races and cultural differences. What does it mean to teach kids about “hard history,” but also celebrate cultural heritage? And, why do so many parents find it difficult to talk about culture and race?  Recommendations Elizabeth recommends: Read Aloud Those Kids from Fawn Creek by Erin Entrada Kelly  Zak recommends: Make your own pesto Amber recommends: Get a good knife Resources A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond by Amber O'Neal Johnston Amber's blog: Heritage Mom Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.  Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson and Jasmine Ellis.  Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode: Elizabeth and Zak are joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston. She's the author of A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond and has a blog called Heritage Mom. They talk about how families can celebrate their own identities while learning about and appreciating other people's races and cultural differences. What does it mean to teach kids about “hard history,” but also celebrate cultural heritage? And, why do so many parents find it difficult to talk about culture and race?  Recommendations Elizabeth recommends: Read Aloud Those Kids from Fawn Creek by Erin Entrada Kelly  Zak recommends: Make your own pesto Amber recommends: Get a good knife Resources A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond by Amber O'Neal Johnston Amber's blog: Heritage Mom Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.  Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson and Jasmine Ellis.  Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode: Elizabeth and Zak are joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston. She's the author of A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond and has a blog called Heritage Mom. They talk about how families can celebrate their own identities while learning about and appreciating other people's races and cultural differences. What does it mean to teach kids about “hard history,” but also celebrate cultural heritage? And, why do so many parents find it difficult to talk about culture and race?  Recommendations Elizabeth recommends: Read Aloud Those Kids from Fawn Creek by Erin Entrada Kelly  Zak recommends: Make your own pesto Amber recommends: Get a good knife Resources A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond by Amber O'Neal Johnston Amber's blog: Heritage Mom Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.  Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson and Jasmine Ellis.  Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode: Elizabeth and Zak are joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston, author of A Place to Belong and she blogs at heritagemom.com. Together they tackle a question from a nanny who is fed up with preteen attitude. The boy she looks after takes his bad moods out on everyone around him, including her. She's wondering if she can help him change his behavior or if she should find another place to work.   On Slate Plus, Elizabeth, Zak, and Amber start strategizing their summer plans. Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.  Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson and Jasmine Ellis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode: Elizabeth and Zak are joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston, author of A Place to Belong and she blogs at heritagemom.com. Together they tackle a question from a nanny who is fed up with preteen attitude. The boy she looks after takes his bad moods out on everyone around him, including her. She's wondering if she can help him change his behavior or if she should find another place to work.   On Slate Plus, Elizabeth, Zak, and Amber start strategizing their summer plans. Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.  Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson and Jasmine Ellis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to our Living Books with Living Authors series. Our last 2 episodes focused on authors/illustrators of children's books. Today, this episode is geared towards living books for parents and educators as we have the pleasure of talking with Amber O'Neil Johnston, author of “A PLACE TO BELONG: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond”. For those who may be unfamiliar with Amber, she is our dear sister in Christ and was actually our first guest on Charlotte Mason for All. That was episode #4 if you'd like to listen to it and get to know her better. Since then, Amber has become a published author, as we knew she'd be. Her message has been a powerful one, coupled with her gift of words, and now that message has been amplified within her new book. Amber, we celebrate this huge accomplishment with you and we thank you for joining us today as a living author of a living book. Where to find Amber https://heritagemom.com/ http://www.aplacetobelongbook.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/heritagemomblog/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeritageMomBlog --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/charlottemasonforall/message

Join Letha Williams as she discusses the journey that led her to the McKinney Parent Support Group. Hear as she explains what it's like to feel seen and heard and the support and resources this important community offers her. Then listen to Amber O'Neal Johnston as she examines the use of what she refers to as "windows and mirrors". Learn how she educates her children while providing valuable opportunities for recognizing the shared humanity that binds us all together.Learn More About Letha Williams/McKinney ISDwww.mckinneygifted.orgwww.facebook.com/mckinneygiftedLearn More About Amber O'Neal Johnstonwww.heritagemom.comwww.instagram.com/heritagemomblogwww.facebook.com/HeritageMomBlogThis episode of the TAGT Podcast is sponsored by our friends at Renzulli Learning.www.renzullilearning.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amber O'Neal Johnston is the homeschooling mama behind Heritage Mom Blog, where she shares her passion for “curating an inclusive culturally rich home education where ‘Charlotte Mason wears an afro.'” I have loved following her online for a while, and have even had her on the podcast before to talk about story-formed, wonder-filled homeschooling. But when I found out Amber has a new book coming out, A Place to Belong, I knew it was time for another conversation! So pop in your earbuds or read the transcript below, and be sure to pre-order Amber's book! Show notes and full transcript: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/place-to-belong/ Thank you to podcast sponsor Mr. D Math. Learn how Mr. D Math can be a benefit to your homeschool by clicking here. https://bit.ly/3gYAUj4 Get access to my FREE Getting Started With Shakespeare Workshop here: https://humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/ Follow Humility and Doxology Online: Blog Facebook Instagram YouTube These show notes contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Homeschool Conversations. Read my disclaimer here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humilityanddoxology/message

On this interview with Amber O'Neal Johnston, we talk about heritage and Charlotte Mason homeschooling and ensuring cultural diversity. View show notes here: https://christianhomeschoolmoms.com/charlotte-mason-homeschooling/

Kemi Bennings, the owner of the Atlanta-based vegan restaurant Carrot Dog, Lisa Bobb, the founder of Squash Blossom Boutique, and Drew McCaskill, a LinkedIn Career, Culture and Economics Expert, discuss the state of Black women entrepreneurs amid the pandemic.Plus, Amber O'Neal Johnston, the founder of Heritage Homeschoolers, and Raegan Mayfield, a local mother who opted to homeschool her son amid the pandemic, discuss the pros and cons of homeschooling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sometimes homeschooling just doesn't seem to work. Sonya is joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston to discuss what to do when you or your children are struggling with a Charlotte Mason method. What to Do When Charlotte Mason Methods Don't Work originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Sometimes homeschooling just doesn't seem to work. Sonya is joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston to discuss what to do when you or your children are struggling with a Charlotte Mason method. What to Do When Charlotte Mason Methods Don't Work originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Amber O'Neal Johnston is an established authority on including diverse voices in traditional curriculum and infusing culture and love for others into an intentional home environment. She shares her observations on education, living books, and worldschooling at HeritageMom.com, and connects with followers on Instagram @heritagemomblog. She is a regular contributor to the wildly successful Wild + Free homeschooling community, a frequent podcast guest on popular shows, and a coveted speaker at boutique conferences. In this episode, Amber and Ben discuss her journey from a traditional "mainstream career" to fierce practitioner, advocate, and inspiration for diverse, representative, whole-child based home-based education. Check out her site: https://heritagemom.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/numinds-enrichment/support

This week, we're talking with Amber O'Neal Johnston about her new book A Place to Belong and how we can build greater connection with our children, with our own pasts, and with each other. Plus, we'll share about some exciting events happening at the Wild + Free Farm Village this summer. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Amber O'Neal Johnston: instagram.com/heritagemomblog Farm Village Events: bewildandfree.org/upcoming Wild + Free Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundles Wild + Free: bewildandfree.org

Amber O'Neal Johnston from Heritage Mom is a Christian homeschool mom, whose goal is “raising black kids to love themselves and others.” Amber and I talk about how the little, consistent habits she has for discipling her kids, as well as some Christian resources she’s found that better represent the diverse world around us. Want … Raising Diverse Kids Who Know Their Value, with Amber O’Neil Johnston Read More »

Sonya chats with Amber O'Neal Johnston about why it's important to pre-read and strategies for staying ahead. Pre-Reading Your Students' Books originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Sonya chats with Amber O'Neal Johnston about why it's important to pre-read and strategies for staying ahead. Pre-Reading Your Students' Books originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Creating A Culturally Rich Home Learning Environment Amber O'Neal Johnston is a writer, speaker, and Worldschooling Charlotte Mason mama who blends living books with life-giving books and a culturally-rich environment for her four children and others seeking to do the same. She recommends we offer children opportunities to see themselves and others reflected in their lessons and especially throughout their books, and she's known for sharing literary “mirrors and windows” on HeritageMom.com and @heritagemomblog on Instagram. I have followed Amber on social media for a while now and I wanted a chance to know her homeschool story a little more. "Charlotte Mason with an afro" tagline got me pretty quickly. Amber gave me a a chance to ask all of the questions around homeschool life, purpose and creating a culturally rich home learning environment. In This Episode Can you delve into literature, living books and classical history and find examples of people that look you? Do your children find their own likeness reflected back to them in the pages they turn? Not every family can answer yes. But Amber O'Neal Johnston's family is trying to bridging that gap to create an inclusive, culturally rich education. In this episode Amber shared with me the reasons why they first chose to homeschool and why they continue to homeschool. Coming from a family of school administrators, I knew that her choice to homeschool came from deep within the heart, not just the mind. She explained that this was a decision they made for their oldest child. They were uncertain at first if she would fit into the mainstream classroom. After time passed and their family grew, they came to recognize that homeschooling catered to her individual intricacies. But it also highlighted the unique gifts that each of their children brings to them. "It's not what we are going to exclude, it's who we are going to include" Amber and I also explored how their homeschool has become a culturally confirming environment. The importance of raising black kids to love themselves became a central part of their learning life after her daughter told her that "you say that we study important people- and they are all white". She wondered where or if anyone that looks like her has a place in the past, present or future. So along with love and faith, this quickly became a guiding purpose in their learning life. Through the stories they read, the travel they embark on and who they are being in the world, they truly own their own learning. It's "not what we are going to exclude, it's who we are going to include", Amber tells me. I certainly connect with that. If you enjoyed this interview you can find Amber at her blog, HeritageMom.com and on Instagram @heritagemomblog. She offers a wealth of resources to families that are also looking for a more culturally confirming learning environment. I also recommend checking out my episodes with Karema Akilah of The Genius School and Akilah S Richards of Fare of The Free Child. Although Karema and Akilah are Unschoolers, rather than Charlotte Mason homeschoolers, their purpose is similar. Raising black kids to love themselves. And support learners in their diversity and liberation. Would you like to be a bigger part of the podcast? Become a patron~ https://www.patreon.com/honeyimhomeschoolingthekids See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya to discuss what you should think about before you change curriculum. Before You Switch Curriculum originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya to discuss what you should think about before you change curriculum. Before You Switch Curriculum originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Full Show Notes Here Apple Podcasts Join Premium Today's episode about books as mirrors: In this week's episode with special guest from Heritage Mom Blog, we take a dive into seeing books as mirrors and windows. Amber O'Neal Johnston is a writer, speaker, and worldschooling mama who blends living books with life-giving books and a culturally-rich environment for her four homeschooled kids and others seeking to do the same. She recommends we offer children opportunities to see themselves and others reflected in their lessons and especially throughout their books. Amber is known for sharing literary “mirrors and windows”. The Simple: Living books Curating a home library Scattering books Choosing books as mirrors Choosing books as windows Books as Sliding glass doors Incorporating in homeschool curriculum Looking at different Awards Links and Resources for Books as Mirrors: HeritageMom.com Instagram @heritagemomblog Blessings, Jenny P --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesaltpodcast/support

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have the wonderful Amber O'Neal Johnston joining us for a conversation. Amber is a  wife, homeschooling mama, and creator of Heritage Mom. Committed to bridging the gap for her 4 children, Amber has embarked on a journey of uniquely merging living books with life-giving books to ensure that their education is not a legalistic venture in Charlotte Mason but an honest experience that honors the Truth while helping her children to see themselves and others.In this conversation we discuss how Amber implements the Charlotte Mason philosophy in her home, the importance of adding culture to our home education, world travel, and more!So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to Georgia and discuss how one mama is curating a culturally rich home education where, as Amber says, “Charlotte Mason wears an afro”.If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have.Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.comAs always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put OutThank you for listening!Show NotesAmber's website: Home | Heritage MomYou can find Amber on Facebook & Instagram @ heritagemomblogAmber's post on her homeschool schedule: Scheduling My Charlotte Mason Homeschool Day | Heritage Mom

Sonya chats with Amber O'Neal Johnston about how homeschool communities can enhance and support what you're doing at home. Homeschool Communities originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Sonya chats with Amber O'Neal Johnston about how homeschool communities can enhance and support what you're doing at home. Homeschool Communities originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

This Juneteenth, celebrate the inspiring woman Henrietta Wood, whose story was lost to descendants for over one hundred years.  We follow her dangerous and convoluted journey to freedom and learn how her endurance leads to victory!  CHALLENGE: FOR THOSE YOUNGER LISTENTERS, CAN YOU JUMP EVERY TIME YOU HEAR THE WORDS "FREE" OR "FREEDOM"? CHALLENGE: FOR ALL WHO COUNT...HOW MANY TIMES IS THE WORD "FREE" MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE? ANSWER @BRILLIANTMORNINGS ON INSTAGRAM FOR A POSSIBLE PRIZE! Episode Poem: "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" from Shaker, Why Don't You Sing? Copyright © 1983 by Maya Angelou. Used by permission of Random House, an imprint and division of Penguin Random House LLC. All rights reserved. (Special permission granted for educators teaching through audio during 2020-September 2021.)Our dynamic cast includes individuals who inspire the world on a daily basis!  Discover them below:Amber O'Neal Johnston (consultant and barbecue host) is a home educator, speaker, writer and consultant who inspires families around the world with her own journey in creating an inclusive, culturally-rich home education using the Charlotte Mason philosophy.  She can be found on at Heritagemom.com, or on Instagram @heritagemomblog where she shares her wisdom, encouragement, and a vast collection of resources.  We are so very grateful to Ms. Amber for her wisdom and participation in today's episode! Celebrated actress Mina Thomas (true words of Henrietta Wood; Maya Angelou's poem "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings")  currently graces the stage of Sight and Sound Theater in Branson, MO, where she has most recently played the role of Mary Magdalene in the show Jesus. While you plan your trip to the theater, view a recent interview here: https://www.facebook.com/sightsoundtheatresbranson/videos/932053714292274Damion Sanders, (Barbecue host) a gun violence survivor, lives to help the hurting heal & change worlds with words. His core belief is that freed people should free people. Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damionbsanders/Randy Mason, a husband, dad and hip-hop artist has a heart for the next generations.  Find his music and more information here: https://linktr.ee/randymasonmusicFollow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randymasonmusic/Sharon Chang, our narrator, recently made headlines as the first Black female partner in William Morris Endeavor's history! Check out her story here: https://variety.com/list_item/sharon-chang/ She has also brought her talent and passion for music as worship director to Pascack Bible Church for 30 years! (Thank you, Mrs. Chang, for being my first singing teacher!)Our cast also includes Timmy L., Micah I., and Bella I. Special Mention to our editors and consultants:1. Erika Alicea https://www.instagram.com/cmcityliving/2. Shaun McClin3. David Chang4. Natasha Sanchez Primary sources are priceless. Please check out these life-changing stories I found during the in-depth research stage of preparing for this episode:1. Henrietta Wood's story, in her own words! http://wcaleb.rice.edu/omeka/collections/show/92. Stories of former slaves in the Oklahoma/Texas region (in their own words): http://lcweb2.loc.gov/mss/m

How can you help your children to learn more about and be proud of their race and heritage?  African American mother Amber O'Neal Johnston decided to research and compile information for her children. Then, she made a life-changing decision to share this information with others and created a website heritagemom.com that has an immensely popular following.  There, children and adults can study and learn about topics especially relevant to people of color. Important information on subjects such as history, authors, poetry, music, art, and food can be found at her educational website.  Amber shares her story of hope that her children and others will be raised to love and appreciate who they are and the infinite beauty of all people, regardless of race or skin color. Website: www.heritagemom.com Instagram: @heritagemomblogFacebook: Heritage Mom

Welcome back to the Homegrown Sonshine Podcast. In this episode, with great delight and honour, I got to sit with a remarkable woman, an exceptional mum, a great encourager and friend whose work and contribution to the Home-Ed sphere I greatly admire- the radiant Amber O'Neal Johnston, @heritagemom. This week, Amber and I focus on her rituals and practices around Summer Schooling, as part of our series on Home-Ed rituals and practices. Amber talks about the factors that led to her family's transition into Homeschooling as well as what their first few years of it looked like. She also gives an absolutely entertaining and endearing explanation of the gap she was trying to meet when she set up a summer curriculum for her children, fondly referred to as ‘Black Term', and how this transitioned into Summer Schooling. Most importantly, Amber takes us on an enchanting journey into her plans for a special summer school project this year as an extension of her new resource “Sweet Tea & Cookies: A Family Celebration of the American South”. Through this journey, she hopes to journey with her children into the Deep South to reclaim stories of redemption and beauty out of America's difficult mixed heritage. So grab your drinks and get comfy because you're in for some soulful sisterly camaraderie treat with this episode. I would love to hear your thoughts. Join the discussion via our Facebook group: A Liturgy Of Love Morning Time Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/765110780907740 Other ways to connect: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/homegrown.sonshine/ Website https://homegrownsonshine.co.uk/blog/ Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/homegrownsonsh1 Resources from this episode: Morning Time Resources: A Liturgy of Love https://homegrownsonshine.co.uk/a-liturgy-of-love-alol-2/ Amber Johnston's Heritage Mom Multicultural Lesson Guides: https://heritagemom.com/index.php/heritage-mom-shop/ Amber's new Resource An Atmosphere of Learning - a digital bundle of Charlotte Mason influenced resources including “Sweet Tea & Cookies: A Family Celebration of the American South”https://heritagemom.com/index.php/downloads/sweet-tea-cookies-heritage-pack/ Thank you! Amber's article with ideas for celebrating Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry can be found in Ainsley Armett's new book, Wild + Free Book Club: 28 Activities to Make Books Come Alive, available to pre-order now on Amazon. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0062998218/ref=cmswrcpapigltfabcF22YG2ZC3V56A84SQRRR Poem Sassafras Tea by Effie Lee Newsome (African American poet from the Harlem Renaissance) - Featured in Sweet Tea & Cookies. Music/Song Sixteen Tons - A folk song (Coal miners' work song) featured in Sweet Tea & Cookies. Sung by The Johnston Family with an extra surprise solo by 5-year old, Brooks Johnston. Backing track to Sassafras Tea poem – Burning Van, Big Mean Machine, WFMU, Courtesy of Free Music Archive. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Big_Mean_Sound_Machive/Live_on_WFMUs_Transpacific_Sound_Paradise_Sep_19_2015/Burning_Van

I've absolutely loved following Amber Johnston on Instagram. I enjoy seeing pictures of her family exploring the world through travel, reading, and just ordinary family living. I appreciate her reminders that this homeschool mom life we're living is a good gift. So it was such a delight to chat with her for this episode of Homeschool Conversations! We discussed topics like how she came to embrace a Charlotte Mason education; the value of cherishing a slow, gentle childhood; the concept of books as mirrors and windows; and the encouragement that you don't have to figure it all out at once. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review the Homeschool Conversations podcast. Thank you so much! Full Transcript and Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/Amber-Johnston Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humilityanddoxology/message

Amber O'Neal describes herself as a homeschooling mama using Charlotte Mason principles in an atmosphere where “Charlotte Mason wears an afro.” She joins me to talk about how she unexpectedly found she loved homeschooling and working to help her kids love themselves and others. “The Holy Spirit is the supreme educator and the Holy Spirit will speak directly and work directly with our children just as he does through us. And that was a total reframe for me because it gave me a lot of freedom and released a lot of pressure for me when I realized that I'm actually not the supreme educator, I am a guide and I'm going to come alongside my child and that my job is not to teach in the traditional sense of teaching, but more to act as a guide.” Amber shares why she's creating resources for her children and others to share books and history from people of color and the journey she's been on with her children as she encourages them to embrace their skin color and cultural history.   And her resources and the Charlotte Mason principles aren't just for homeschooling mamas. She has book lists of great things to read with your children to give them a more holistic view on black history, poetry and culture.  Connect with Amber:  Website: https://heritagemom.com  Facebook: facebook.com/HeritageMomBlog  Instagram:  @heritagemomblog  Links Mentioned:   Amber's Heritage Packs and more Book Recommendations from Amber About Charlotte Mason Featured Sponsors:  Acorn TV --try it for FREE for 30 days acorn.tv use code: DMA Function of Beauty-- get 20% off first order at functionofbeauty.com/DMA.

In the past, a lot of focus was put on being "color blind," but now that we know better, we want our children to have "color-full" experiences, and this includes what they find on their bookshelves and reading lists. Classic literature tends to have a very Euro-centric attitude and we've often struggled with how to curate a more diverse reading library for our families that celebrates both the classics and diversity.  Amber O'Neal Johnston has done this exact thing beautifully. For this episode, Amber shares candidly from her family's own experience from being inspired by Charlotte Mason to navigating her children's experience with race and what she's been able to do for them by thoughtfully and purposefully curating their bookshelves. This episode is full of great ideas and resources to help you find great books for your family that celebrate both classic literature and diversity.  You won't want to miss it!   Resources From This Episode: Amber O'Neal Johnston: https://heritagemom.com/ and @heritagemomblog on Instagram Amber's Heritage Packs: https://heritagemom.com/index.php/2020/07/09/heritage-packs-adding-color-to-your-curriculum/ Living Books for All Peoples Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1959045184365402/ Parallel Narrative Website  https://www.theparallelnarrative.com/about Charlotte Mason City Living  https://charlottemasoncityliving.com/ Reshelving Alexandria  https://reshelvingalexandria.com/ Brown Sugar and Spice Bookstore https://brownssbooks.com/   Subscribe Now: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play   --- About Amber O'Neal Johnston: Amber O'Neal Johnston fell in love with the principles of Charlotte Mason when her oldest was a preschooler. After wholeheartedly committing to follow Mason's philosophy, she became disheartened when months went by with little mention, if any, of the stories and accomplishments of black people in her school room. The literary quality of the books was better, but she found that the cultural emptiness she experienced as a schoolgirl was being perpetuated within the walls of her own home. Committed to bridging the gap for her 4 children, Amber has embarked on a journey of uniquely merging living books with life-giving books to ensure that their education is not a legalistic venture in Charlotte Mason but an honest experience that honors the Truth while helping her children to see the imago Dei in themselves and others. Amber speaks, writes, and shares her observations on home education, culture, books, global travel, and more, and when asked about her path she likes to smile and say, “In my house, Charlotte Mason has an afro.” Subscribe Now: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play

Amber O'Neal Johnston, a homeschooling mother of four, shows parents of all backgrounds how to create a home environment where children feel secure in their own personhood and culture, enabling them to better understand and appreciate people who are racially and culturally different. She'll be joining me today to discuss her new book, A Place to Belong, which provides parents with the tools to empower children as they embrace their unique identities while feeling beautifully tethered to their global community. ------------------------------Previous Episode: EP234: Raising Children to Become Critical Thinkers with Julie BogartCan't Stop Talking About:Connect with Amber:Website: HeritageMom.comBook: APlaceToBelongBook.comInstagram: @heritagemomblogShow notes for EP250: Celebrating Diversity & Kinship in the Home (and Beyond)Enjoy this Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With SimplicityQuestions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you enjoyed today's episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!---------------------------------My Life in a Book | To save $10 off your first purchase, use discount code "minimalist". Check it out at: mylifeinabook.com/discount/MINIMALISTSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands