Michelle Parrinello-Cason
Michelle is a homeschooling mom of two who lives in South City with her husband, kids, two cats, and a dog. Her family loves reading, hiking, and art. She runs Dayla Learning, a place for online classes and curriculum in the humanities. She likes to write about education, work-life balance, and exploring all the wonderful experiences St. Louis has to offer.
Procrastinating My Way to Self-Discovery
I like to think of myself as a focused person, but I also carry around a tiny glowing box with more information than someone...
Will My Children Ever JUST LISTEN to Me?!
If obedient children are a garden of neatly-lined, labeled rows with pea shoots curling gently up the climbing trellis while the sprinkler mists them...
5 Tips for Surviving a Long Family Road Trip
Planning a long road trip? Check out these ingenious tips!
For three years, I've been telling myself that I was going to take my kids...
When it Gets Dark: Beating the Winter Blues
Fall is my favorite season. I love being chilly, wrapping up in a sweater, sitting by a campfire. I love overcast days and brightly...
“Just Let Them Win”: Perspectives on Playing Games with Kids
We play a lot of games in our house — mostly board and card games. I’ve written about some of our favorites before. Recently,...
A Decade of Hearing Your Truths (Notes to My Tween Daughter)
You’re brand new to this world, and I’m brand new to this — this vulnerability, this all-consuming love. Though you cannot talk, your truths...
Wordle and the Power of Shared Experiences
Social media has profoundly transformed the way we experience human existence. We’re hard-wired to seek connection, community, and visibility. We want to be seen,...
Business Book Series: Change How You Look at the World
I’m back with my final post in my quest for the perfect business self-help book. I’m ending the year with a look at two...
Business Book Series: Inspirational Tales of Powerful Women
Looking to be inspired by the tales of powerful women? You’re in the right place!
Hi, again! I’m still sifting through business self-help books and...
Business Book Series: Who’s Got the Time?
Need to learn strategies for time management? Read on for some tips!
It’s me again with another pair of productivity self-help books to examine. This...