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 | 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 | Jun 1, 2023 | Parenting Encouragement
Summer is a time of transition, especially if you have older kids who will be home from school for a few months! (I remember those years with younger children, when our daily routine didn’t change all that much, but all of our favorite places to spend...
by Melissa Droegemueller | May 25, 2023 | Summer Activities
Recently on our Facebook page, I asked, “How are you feeling about summer?” Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the activities on your calendar? Or are your kids feeling bored with all their free time? Read on for summer activity ideas for your family!...
