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 | Jan 20, 2022 | Homeschooling (Tweens and Teens)
Are you looking for career exploration resources for your teens and tweens? The TruSpark Curriculum and Assessment might be just what you need! During my childhood years, I was asked over and over, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” For a short time during my...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Oct 8, 2021 | Learning At Home
Homeschooling can be exhausting, even for the most prepared, well-rested parent. Here are 7 tips for an introverted homeschool mom. Are you an introverted parent considering homeschooling? Or maybe a new homeschooling parent who is tired (or grumpy) all the time? ...
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 | Jun 15, 2020 | Parenting Encouragement
This blog post was written in 2015, but seems especially relevant in 2020, during a global pandemic. We celebrated our daughter’s birthday yesterday. The original plan was to grill hot dogs outdoors at the community pool…and then we woke up to rainy weather. Storms...
