by Melissa Droegemueller | Apr 26, 2019 | Parenting Encouragement
On a site called Rolling Prairie Readers, you’d probably expect at least one post with recommendations for parenting books! It’s been on my to-do list for years, so let’s get to it: the best parenting books for teaching kids at home. Note: this list...
by Melissa Droegemueller | May 20, 2018 | Parenting Encouragement
For the past six years, I have been a work-at-home mom with my kids home full-time. I won’t lie and say it’s easy balancing a business and family time (while keeping up with housework). I can say it’s gotten easier as my kids have gotten older. When it comes to...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Dec 17, 2017 | Parenting Encouragement
Just last week in our Facebook group, I took a poll about parenting goals. Which of these mean the most to you? Additional family time Extra adventures (travel & day trips) Fewer distractions during family time Greater understanding of child development More...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Nov 17, 2017 | Parenting Encouragement
Hooray, the holidays are here! Having our children home from school (whether it’s fall break, winter break, spring break, or summer break) is a wonderful gift of time and family togetherness. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to go on fun adventures and...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Aug 9, 2017 | Parenting Encouragement
We’re having lovely, cool weather here in Iowa this week. The girls and I took a long walk around the neighborhood this morning and then came home to plant seeds for our fall garden (we’re trying lettuce, peas, and garlic). I am not a natural gardener, so...
by Melissa Droegemueller | May 4, 2017 | Parenting Encouragement
Are you an introvert mom? Check out these tips for raising an extroverted child! First off: extrAvert or extrOvert? According to the dictionary, both spellings are correct. But since spell check dislikes extravert, we’re going with extrovert throughout the post....
