by Melissa Droegemueller | Sep 19, 2023 | Parenting Encouragement
There’s something special that I love about back-to-school time. It could be the cooler weather or the promise of another year of learning — but truthfully, it’s probably getting back to routines that I love the most. I am a Type A parent raising two wonderful,...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Sep 14, 2023 | Parenting Encouragement
Happy autumn, friends! What a week it’s been! We went from record-high temperatures earlier this week to real fall weather today: mid-50s and rainy. The girls and I are bundled up in cozy sweats with all the windows open — and we couldn’t be happier. With the...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Sep 7, 2023 | Reading Aloud
Welcome to our Read-Aloud series! Read-Aloud Resources + Tip Sheet 25 “Must-Have” Read-Aloud Authors 10 Ways to Keep Hands and Minds Busy During Read-Aloud (you’re here!) Incorporating Reading into Your Daily Routine Our oldest daughter is a snuggle bug. Her two...
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,...
