Guest Author - Meg Grooms

Homeschooling & Education Books

Homeschooling the Middle Years - Shari Henry presents a fantastic book on parenting and homeschooling the 8 - 12 year old child.

How to Ace the SAT Without Losing Your Cool - How to Ace the SAT is perhaps the only SAT preparation course your student will need. This book is wonderfully simple, a very welcome change to the world of SAT preparation. How to Ace the SAT begins by explaining to the reader how the SAT works and instructing the student in how to read and interpret each question on the exam. Teaching students how to take this particular exam is a key factor in earning a higher score but it is often overlooked. How to Ace the SAT fills this void while instilling confidence in the student.

Homeschooling, Take A Deep Breath, You can Do This! - Terrie's book is a must have! It's a must have for those considering homeschooling, those who are new to homeschooling and even those who have been homeschooling for years.

Teaching with Magic Tree House Books - This book covers books 1-28 of the series, categorized into "clusters" of 4 books.

The McGraw-Hill Homeschooling Companion - This is definitely a book I will be recommending to those parents who call me asking for homeschooling information, as well as a refresher to help experienced homeschoolers recommit themselves.

The Organized Homeschooler - The simplistic style of this book makes it easily readable to new and tenured homeschooling families alike.

The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas - This book is truly ingenious! It's about time someone organized the ideas of creative parents into one handy reference.

The Unschooling Handbook - Homeschooling does not have to be complicated, and those who allow their children to develop at their own rate, learning what they are curious about, swear by their method called homeschooling.

Write Your Own Curriculum - Write Your Own Curriculum is a fun and easy read, perfect weekend reading.

The Unprocessed Child - This book is written very tactfully, yet isn't sugar coasted to make it go down easier. The author speaks only the truth, and some people are going to feel guilty, thus they will become defensive. This book strikes a delicate balance between sincere and brutally honest.






Child Development

The Mislabeled Child - In today's world of ADHD escapism, learning disability over-diagnosis and medication-happy classroom environments, The Mislabeled Child is a much needed and called for resource for frazzled and frustrated parents.

Magic Trees of the Mind - Half technical manual and half advice column, this book serves as an explaination as to how the brain develops, and how to best nuture that development.




Children's Books

Celestine and the Magical Geranium - Reading this charming book is nothing short of an experience.

A Winner By Any Standard - This unique book is a 52 week motivational journal geared especially for teens.


The Magic Tree House Series - What child wouldn't love to discover an old tree house filled with magical books that can transport them anywhere?

Wablenica, Tale of a Lakotah Orphan - A gentle and engaging story about a young girl forced into orphanhood while finding her true home at the same time.