Not A Picture Perfect Parent: Book Resources

All the Great Things I Have Mentioned in My Book

I mentioned a few books and products that you may want to check out. I am not sponsored by any of them. These are products I love, and I believe you will too.

If you purchasing through these links, I do make a ridiculously small percentage off of items purchased through Amazon, but every little bit helps. Thank you!

These items are listed in the order they appear in my book Not A Picture Perfect Parent: Unfiltered Motherhood From Birth To Adulthood.


The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program
Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete by Artemis P. Simopoulos and Jo Robinson
An oldie but a goodie. This book provides timeless health information repeated in most of the newer health books. Getting in the right type of Omega-rich foods can benefit you immensely.

https://a.co/d/fHmqeFA


mberry Miracle Fruit Tablets
Want to surprise your kids and make lemons turn sour? These berries are a blast, you won’t be disappointed.

https://a.co/d/3NdCdbo


Super Taster PH strips
These are great fun to see which of you or your family members are super tasters. You can add in a whole genetic testing element, throwing in some learning, or just use the strips for fun. How many of your friends and family members do you think are super tasters?

https://a.co/d/hs38EKP


Maddi’s Fridge by Lois Brandt and Vin Vogel
Sweet story with a serious message about a young girl shocked to realize her friend’s fridge was empty. She tries many humorous ways to bring her friend food without drawing attention to it.

https://a.co/d/csJN0IA


101 Amazing Picture Books to Read to Your Child by the Toledo Library
This Picture Book Challenge was designed to provide children with a variety of books. Librarians chose 101 of their favorite picture books, from new titles to classics and everything in between. You can see this list online, I have provided a direct link on my website. You do not need to be a local library member to access this list. These book choices brought up many great conversations that we would not have had otherwise. It also introduced us to authors and titles we may never have come across otherwise. Maddi’s Fridge was one of those books. Our library has been such a huge part of our lives, always providing great programs, resources, and activities for kids. I’m sure your library is the same. Don’t miss the great opportunities your local library could be offering you, I urge you to go today.

https://www.toledolibrary.org/


Laura Vanderkam’s TED talk: How to gain control over your free time.
This twelve-minute talk changed my life and the way I look at whether I don’t have enough time, or something is just not a priority. Definitely worth the watch. 


Diastasis Recti: The Whole-body Solution to Abdominal Weakness and Separation by Katy Bowman
If you have had a child, this is a must-read book for you. She helped me understand the mechanics of what my body went through and how to repair it.


MUTUSYSTEM
This program is worth every penny. I lost 20 pounds and rehabilitated muscle damage from carrying five children. I stand 100% behind this program.

https://mutusystem.com/


Fire Safety
Ideas, crafts, and downloadable checklists for kids and adults to keep your family safe.


Exploring Nature With Children—Raising Little Shoots
A fantastic resource to get parents and kids outside exploring and learning about nature with hands-on activities. We love this curriculum, her Pinterest account, and her website, which is filled with fantastic nature ideas.

https://raisinglittleshoots.com/


The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg, Mike Chamberlain, et al.
Great book on changing the patterns in your brain to break bad habits.


If you purchase or use any of the above mentioned items, I would love to know what you think. Tag me @betsyharloff or use the hashtag #notapictureperfectparent.