by Melissa Droegemueller | Aug 17, 2023 | Child Development
Imagine this: Your child wakes up in the morning, cheerful and ready to start the day. He eats his breakfast in a reasonable amount of time. Then he gets dressed and puts on his shoes without reminders from you! You leave the house five minutes earlier than you had...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Aug 8, 2023 | Child Development
As a homeschooling family, one thing my girls are REALLY good at is playing independently. Over the last six years, they have learned to entertain themselves while I teach the other child. We’ve also spent many hours playing at our Classical Conversations community,...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Jan 2, 2023 | Child Development
A few years ago, one of my online friends remarked that our family must live in a toy store. If you follow us on Instagram, you might think that’s true! But what else would you expect from an early education advisor who believes in learning through play?...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Jul 8, 2020 | Child Development
How do we teach kids to be self-sufficient and responsible? I asked Tricia Davidson, productivity coach, to share some of her top tips for families. Do you ever find yourself swamped with things to do, rushing from activity to activity, and realizing that your...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Apr 23, 2020 | Child Development
Reluctant learners don’t need punishment. Whether you are a full-time homeschooler or helping with remote learning, chances are good that you will occasionally have a child not interested in schoolwork. As a former teacher and homeschooling mom, here are best...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Dec 6, 2018 | Child Development
It seems that no matter where we look these days, experts are talking about the importance of play. Doctors are prescribing it. Child development experts are advocating for it. Parents everywhere are clamoring for more play in the classroom. It’s no exaggeration...
