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A must read, for parents and teens!
📚 Books
- *The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt https://amzn.to/3ODEgw0
How the great rewiring of childhood is causing an epidemic of mental illness. This is a helpful book that explains how generations have changed and therefore, how parents can take purposeful steps to keep their children healthier. - The Amazing Generation by Jonathan Haidt https://amzn.to/4sbKC3H
- *Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Jr. by Kristen Jenson https://amzn.to/3ODEgw0 A great introductory picture book about pornography for children ages 3-6
- *Good Pictures, Bad Pictures by Kristen Jenson This one is for about ages 6-10 (no link available)
- *God Made Babies by Lindsey and Justin Holcomb https://amzn.to/4uRjmdb A good introductory book before kids, ages 4-7, who aren’t ready for the explicit details with human anatomy.
- *Sex Smart by Susan Browning Pogany
501 Reasons to Hold Off on Sex – an old, but still very relevant, excellent book explaining all the nuisances of teen sex. Teens and parents should read it! - *Preparing your Daughter for Every Woman’s Battle by Shannon Ethridge https://amzn.to/4kYbGRY
This book utilizes biblical scriptures to discuss Christian values to teach parents conversations to have with preteens in preparation for dating. - Fatal Conveniences by Darin Olien https://amzn.to/4rHXTl0
The toxic products and habits making you sick—and simple changes that will save your health. - Superlife by Darin Olien https://amzn.to/4r44TYi
- *How to Raise a Healthy Child…In Spite of Your Doctor by Robert S. Mendelsohn, M.D. https://amzn.to/4787IjZ
The author is a pediatrician and gives simple education that earlier generations knew as basic common sense. All of my mom’s advice I got growing up! - *The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood https://amzn.to/4cQQEmb
800+ natural recipes for health, beauty, and home. I have the earlier edition, and this is a great reference book. - *Forgotten Home Apothecary: 250 Remedies by Nicole Apelian https://amzn.to/477Kg6q
- *The Food Pharmacy by Jean Carper https://amzn.to/4r8maQn
There are many books about using food for health, but I like old edition books that address issues long before it was “popular” - *Natural Prescriptions by Dr. Robert Giller & Kathy Matthews https://amzn.to/4rJSzxt
Natural treatments and vitamin therapies for over 100 ailments. - *Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols RDN, CDE https://amzn.to/4aJhRGb
The science and wisdom of prenatal nutrition backed by science and why Dr.’s are so behind current research! Excellent reference book - *Herbal Medic a Green Beret’s Guide by Sam Coffman https://amzn.to/4bhlHGB He is a medic and clinical herbalist. This is the kind of book you want if you are any kind of prepper.
Healthier Options
- Risewell Toothpaste, from their website
- Nellie’s Laundry Powder Detergent, Costco or https://amzn.to/4rfmvkk
- Dishwasher Detergent https://amzn.to/4bqBNgf
- Use glass containers! https://amzn.to/4rxOf3q
- Whole Naturals Castile Soap https://amzn.to/4rLmk16
- Young Living Essential Oils and Products https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/3233077
Facebook Groups
- It’s Not That Hard to Homeschool High School
- Blue Collar Homeschool
- Homeschool and NCAA Academic Eligibility
- Holistic Mama
- Crunchy Moms (Original)
- dye free family: swaps, recipes, and resources
- Officer Gomez – Parenting tips on tough topics
📸 Instagram Accounts
- @parentingorganically – parenting tips
- @scrolling2death – Nicki Petrossi discussing the fight for safer technology
- @realbarbaraoneill – Natural healing speaker & author
- @sarachanas – Master herbalist
- @darinolien – Health activist and author
- @holistichealthandmore – Holistic health facts
- @jillwinger – Homestead expert
- @raisingteenstoday – Parenting encouragement
🌐 Websites
- Wait Until 8th – take the pledge with other families at your school to wait on smartphones until 8th grade!
- EWG.org
- All Resources | TSEF
- Young Living Referral
🎙️Podcasts
- Superlife with Darin Olien
- Scrolling 2 Death
- 10 for Teens + Tweens
- Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger