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.
“Mommy! Do You Think I Can Jump From Here?” Thoughts on Raising a Daredevil
“Mommy! Do you think I can jump from here?” My daughter is yelling this question at me from the top of some playground structure,...
You Can’t Work and Homeschool . . . Can You?
“You can’t work and homeschool, can you?” I’ve heard this question so many times.
I’m a homeschooling mom (as I’ve talked about before), but that...
Fun You Should Try: The Candle Fusion Studio
What’s your favorite smell? A rain-soaked beach? Lilacs in the sunshine? Fresh, clean laundry that’s just been taken down from the clothesline? You just...
Learning to Sift Instead of Pour: Mental Health Awareness Month
You know how when you open the pepper shaker you have two options? You can sift, or you can pour.
Well, I’m a pourer. It’s...
Take Your Kids to the People’s Joy Parade!
It’s almost time for one of my absolute favorite events in St. Louis: The People’s Joy Parade. This delightfully eclectic and amusingly bizarre display...
“Hey Google, Please?”: Manners and Robots
This morning, my 2-year-old son was frustrated as he tried to get our Google Home Mini to play "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse." He has successfully...
Morning Baskets: A Great Routine Addition for Any Family
I had never heard the term "morning basket" before I started homeschooling, but then I saw it everywhere. It's now something that I incorporate into...
How To Make Those Resolutions Stick
Did you know that 80% of New Year's resolutions will fail by February? That's a pretty depressing thought to start a new goal, but...
One Day At a Time: My Life as a Working Homeschooling Mom
I’m a married mother of two (8-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son) who homeschools and works both out of the home (adjunct college professor) and...
Giving the Gift of Experiences to Enjoy All Year Long
No one told me that parenting would come with so much stuff. It starts with the baby registry, the claustrophobic sense of overwhelm as...