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Behind Carol’s decision to home educate is a philosophy that I call “The Gentle Art of Learning.” Mornings are spent teaching her children, Donald and Emily. She tries some new subjects; Picture Study and Music Appreciation. She and her children walk down tree-lined country roads to the village of Appleton. They visit the venerable members of their community who demonstrate their early American skills. Afternoons are also spent canning and cooking Blackberry Inn’s bountiful harvest. Guests appreciate Carol’s delicious country meals served family style on the long table. (Recipes are included.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarol is expecting a baby. When her feet ache or her emotions begin to get the better of her, Carol’s husband, Michael, has a calming affect. She is supported by his ongoing devotion. Therefore it is no surprise that when the pastor of the church asks a big favor of Carol during a time of crises, Michael has a heart-to-heart talk with her about her involvement. That is when Carol sees a side of her husband she had not seen before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this is a sequel to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePocketful of Pinecones\u003c\/em\u003e, the story can stand on its own. Those who were introduced to Emma Cook, a woman full of radiant hospitality, the benevolent bachelor Mr. Fortesque, and others, will meet them again and get to know them better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLessons at Blackberry Inn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis my effort at becoming an older sister in Christ. Every nook and cranny of this story establishes the value of homemaking and home teaching. May my younger sister in Christ love her husband, love her children, and imbue her home with an atmosphere of beauty, purity, and good works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaren Andreola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlotte Mason Research Company","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":48324777803946,"sku":"17306","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/8053\/files\/IMG_20210604_091425_798.jpg?v=1779047381"},{"product_id":"balanced-and-barefoot","title":"Balanced and Barefoot","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: \u0026amp;quot; amazon ember\u0026amp;quot;,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Amazon Ember',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; list-style-image: none; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e256 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: \u0026amp;quot; amazon ember\u0026amp;quot;,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: \u0026amp;quot; amazon ember\u0026amp;quot;,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: \u0026amp;quot; amazon ember\u0026amp;quot;,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: \u0026amp;quot; amazon ember\u0026amp;quot;,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e“\u003ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic;\"\u003eBalanced and Barefoot\u003c\/i\u003e offers new ways to see, solve, and prevent the reactive behaviors and emotions that cause kids to struggle and parents to worry. 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Being outdoors allows children to learn about themselves, gain confidence and flexibility, learn to problem solve, and get along with others. These are all traits they need for healthy development. I recommend this book for every parent looking to raise an independent, caring, resilient and confident child.”\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e—Tovah P. 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Her new book is an eye-opener as she presents from experience, observation, and scientific research not only the benefits of physical activity and free play for children, but also the mental and emotional necessity. In a culture that markets devices that restrict infant movement, endorses early education for toddlers, and over-schedules structured activities for children of all ages, Hanscom’s book is both illuminating and timely. 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