by Melissa Droegemueller | Jan 11, 2018 | Guest Posts
One of my favorite parts of parenting is teaching my girls skills that they will use throughout their life. From reading to laundry to goal setting, there are so many things to learn! Sometimes I get stressed by all the the things I need to teach, but this world is...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Nov 29, 2017 | Guest Posts
One of the things that surprised me most about parenting is how many life skills need to be taught directly. Of course, we teach our children to use the bathroom independently and tie their shoes, but we also teach them how to resolve conflicts and help in the...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Nov 16, 2017 | Guest Posts
Fall has arrived, and I am on the hunt for indoor activities to do with my children! Since Thanksgiving is the week, I thought it would be the perfect time to reach out to Cynthia of Mom’s Bread Bites to get her thoughts on the benefits of baking with kids. Grab...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Sep 14, 2017 | Guest Posts
When it comes to the main things I want my girls to learn in their childhoods, problem solving skills would definitely be at the top of the list (along with kindness, respect, perseverance, and integrity). In the past year, our family has gotten bolder with our...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Jun 8, 2017 | Guest Posts
When it comes to parenting my girls, I want to ensure that they are able to follow their passions and pursue their interests–even when it’s something I’m not very knowledgeable about! I am so thankful for a husband who can teach our girls about...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Feb 18, 2017 | Guest Posts, Parenting Encouragement
It was 74 degrees this week. In February. In Iowa. Now, I’m guessing when I say, “February in Iowa,” this is what you might picture: And you would be right. Because that is a picture of our yard exactly one year ago today. But today, we all wore...