Christmas is a cherished time in our family, filled with traditions, stories, and moments that bring us closer together. When our children were young, we alternated Christmas visits between my mom and my mother-in-law, traveling long distances to spend the holiday with grandparents. It was a joyful but exhausting routine, and as our family grew, […] The post Heritage Mom Christmas Books & Gifts Roundup first appeared on Heritage Mom. The post Heritage Mom Christmas Books & Gifts Roundup appeared first on Heritage Mom ..read more

Homeschooling is an incredible journey, but it’s no secret that it can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you’re just starting out, looking to make changes, or feeling stuck, I’m excited to share that my newly relaunched homeschool coaching services are here to help! As a homeschool mom, author, support group leader, and advocate for creating […] The post Homeschool Coaching: Tailored Guidance for Every Stage of Learning first appeared on Heritage Mom. The post Homeschool Coaching: Tailored Guidance for Every Stage of Learning appeared first on Heritage Mom ..read more

In the hustle and bustle of motherhood, where days often blur into a cycle of tasks, responsibilities, and care for others, it’s easy for mothers to lose sight of their own need for growth, reflection, and self-care. Amidst the demands of family life, the idea of making time for oneself—particularly for intellectual and cultural enrichment—can […] The post Why Mama Culture Matters first appeared on Heritage Mom. The post Why Mama Culture Matters appeared first on Heritage Mom ..read more

As summer draws to a close and we prepare to dive into a more structured homeschooling season, our annual camping trip has always been our family’s special way of saying goodbye to those lazy, carefree days. This year, however, we decided to do things a little differently. We treated ourselves to an out-of-town family getaway, […] The post Our Back-to-School Getaway first appeared on Heritage Mom. The post Our Back-to-School Getaway appeared first on Heritage Mom ..read more

When I connected with Melinda Borda, a fellow homeschooling mom who shares insightful book reviews on Instagram, I was thrilled to learn that she had not only read my book, A Place to Belong: Raising Kids to Celebrate Their Heritage, Community, and the World, but she also decided to delve into every book I referenced […] The post Building a Reading List Using a Bibliography first appeared on Heritage Mom. The post Building a Reading List Using a Bibliography appeared first on Heritage Mom ..read more

Today, I’m thrilled to give you a sneak peek of my latest book, SOUL SCHOOL: Taking Kids On a Joy-Filled Journey Through the Heart of Black American Culture. And here’s the amazing news! If you pre-order this book by August 15th and fill out the form below, you’ll instantly receive a code for the FREE Heritage Pack download of your choice PLUS […] The post Announcing Soul School: Preorder Now for Exclusive Bonuses! first appeared on Heritage Mom. The post Announcing Soul School: Preorder Now for Exclusive Bonuses! appeared first on Heritage Mom ..read more

When I think of whose work I want my children to swim in, Pierce Freelon always comes to mind. He’s a GRAMMY® nominated artist, picture book author, and podcaster, but after interviewing him, I realize that his value to our children is more expansive than this description. Pierce is a devoted husband and father, a […] The post Pierce Freelon: Artist. Author. Dad. first appeared on Heritage Mom. The post Pierce Freelon: Artist. Author. Dad. appeared first on Heritage Mom ..read more

Without hesitation, I’m boldly proclaiming the novel-in-verse One Big Open Sky as one of my top picks for 2024. In this captivating story, eleven-year-old Lettie and her family join a caravan of Black homesteaders on a months-long journey from Mississippi to Nebraska. Author Lesa Cline-Ransome provides an incredibly authentic portrayal of fictive kinship bonds within […] The post One Big Open Sky: Black Homesteaders first appeared on Heritage Mom. The post One Big Open Sky: Black Homesteaders appeared first on Heritage Mom ..read more

Nearly every genre of American music has been influenced by or has roots in African American music, and these picture books of Black musicians will help children (and their parents and teachers) learn about the rhythms, sounds, and trailblazers of Black music. Much like Black visual artists, these musicians have amazing life histories that informed […] The post Picture Books of Black Musicians first appeared on Heritage Mom. The post Picture Books of Black Musicians appeared first on Heritage Mom ..read more

Viva Durant is an ordinary teenager who becomes an amateur detective while visiting her grandmother in New Orleans. In the series opener, she investigates an article claiming that a secret treasure map is hidden in the words of the hand-clapping rhyme “Miss Mary Mack.” Viva’s most recent adventure was just released, and I’m thrilled to […] The post Viva Durant and the Mystery at the Masquerade Ball first appeared on Heritage Mom. The post Viva Durant and the Mystery at the Masquerade Ball appeared first on Heritage Mom ..read more