Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Books Mentioned in this Video
Family Read Alouds:
- The Great Turkey Walk by Kathleen Karr
- Who Was Neil Armstrong by Roberta Edwards
- Armstrong: The Adventerous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon by Torben Kuhlmann
- Little House on the Prairie Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder
- What is NASA by Sarah Fabiny
- Curiosity: The Story of the Mars Rover by Markus Motum
- My Journey to the Stars by Scott Kelly
- Astronaut Handbook by Meghan McCarthy
Ten-Year-Old:
- A Boy Called Bat by Elana K Arnold
- Bat and the Waiting Game by Elana K Arnold
- Bat and the End of Everything by Elana K Arnold
- I Survived the California Wildfires of 2018 by Lauren Tarshis
- I Survived the Japanese Tsunami of 2011 by Lauren Tarshis
- Can You Survive Storm Chasing by Elizabeth Raum
- The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
Seven-Year-Old:
- Ethan Allan and the Green Mountain Boys by Audrey Ades
- Castles Magnified by David Long
Three-Year-Old
- Curious George by H.A. Ray
- The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper
- Billie's Outer Space Adventure by Sally Rippin
- A My Name is Alice by Jane E. Bayer and Steven Kellogg
- Pretend by Jennifer Plecas
- Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
Mom Reads:
- Lion: A Long Way Home (Young Reader's Edition) by Saroo Brierley
- All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat
- Ember (Rescue Dogs) by Jane B. Mason and Sarah Hines-Stephens
Hi! I’m Laura, homeschooling mom to three, I believe life is about learning; and motherhood is no exception. With children constantly growing and changing and life forever moving forward, there are always new challenges to overcome. As I journey through motherhood, I am learning more and more the importance of balance.
I’m eager to hear from you too, because this journey of motherhood can be overwhelming, and us mammas gotta stick together!
“Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.” ~1Thessalonians 5:11
Where I Get My Books:
Better World Books: betterworldbooks.com
Amazon.com: Use smile.amazon.com and a portion of any purchase you make goes to the charity of your choice! (I like to support No Kid Hungry.)
Book Outlet (This is a referral code - you get $10 off your first order of $25 or more, and I get a $10 credit): bookoutlet.com/Loyalty/Referral?raf=LsWiurDY&c=url
Usborne Books and More (I am a consultant for Usborne Books & More. If you already have a consultant, please purchase books through him/her. If not, thank you for shopping at my store with this link): b11177.myubam.com
Audible.com (again, you can purchase audible books through smile.amazon.com and a portion of any purchase you make goes to the charity of your choice.) You can also often get some great audio books through your library on the libby app.
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/laura_balanced_vitality
Connect with me on facebook: facebook.com/balancedvitalitywithlaura
Books Mentioned in this Video
Family Read Alouds:
- The Great Turkey Walk by Kathleen Karr
- Who Was Neil Armstrong by Roberta Edwards
- Armstrong: The Adventerous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon by Torben Kuhlmann
- Little House on the Prairie Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder
- What is NASA by Sarah Fabiny
- Curiosity: The Story of the Mars Rover by Markus Motum
- My Journey to the Stars by Scott Kelly
- Astronaut Handbook by Meghan McCarthy
Ten-Year-Old:
- A Boy Called Bat by Elana K Arnold
- Bat and the Waiting Game by Elana K Arnold
- Bat and the End of Everything by Elana K Arnold
- I Survived the California Wildfires of 2018 by Lauren Tarshis
- I Survived the Japanese Tsunami of 2011 by Lauren Tarshis
- Can You Survive Storm Chasing by Elizabeth Raum
- The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
Seven-Year-Old:
- Ethan Allan and the Green Mountain Boys by Audrey Ades
- Castles Magnified by David Long
Three-Year-Old
- Curious George by H.A. Ray
- The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper
- Billie's Outer Space Adventure by Sally Rippin
- A My Name is Alice by Jane E. Bayer and Steven Kellogg
- Pretend by Jennifer Plecas
- Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
Mom Reads:
- Lion: A Long Way Home (Young Reader's Edition) by Saroo Brierley
- All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat
- Ember (Rescue Dogs) by Jane B. Mason and Sarah Hines-Stephens
Hi! I’m Laura, homeschooling mom to three, I believe life is about learning; and motherhood is no exception. With children constantly growing and changing and life forever moving forward, there are always new challenges to overcome. As I journey through motherhood, I am learning more and more the importance of balance.
I’m eager to hear from you too, because this journey of motherhood can be overwhelming, and us mammas gotta stick together!
“Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.” ~1Thessalonians 5:11
Where I Get My Books:
Better World Books: betterworldbooks.com
Amazon.com: Use smile.amazon.com and a portion of any purchase you make goes to the charity of your choice! (I like to support No Kid Hungry.)
Book Outlet (This is a referral code - you get $10 off your first order of $25 or more, and I get a $10 credit): bookoutlet.com/Loyalty/Referral?raf=LsWiurDY&c=url
Usborne Books and More (I am a consultant for Usborne Books & More. If you already have a consultant, please purchase books through him/her. If not, thank you for shopping at my store with this link): b11177.myubam.com
Audible.com (again, you can purchase audible books through smile.amazon.com and a portion of any purchase you make goes to the charity of your choice.) You can also often get some great audio books through your library on the libby app.
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/laura_balanced_vitality
Connect with me on facebook: facebook.com/balancedvitalitywithlaura
