by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 23, 2026 | parenting
We often talk about childhood as if it were a straight line, from crawling to walking, babbling to speaking, and eventually, leaving the nest. But anyone who has actually spent time around kids knows the reality is far messier. It’s a series of loops, sudden leaps...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 22, 2026 | parenting
The pleas have probably started already: Mom, when can I *finally* ride shotgun? If you have a tween, you know the pressure is real. It feels like a major childhood milestone, but the mix of confusing laws, varying advice, and that nagging feeling in your gut can make...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 22, 2026 | quick tip
Next to the kitchen, the bathroom is where you spend most of your quality time. It’s important that it not only operates as efficiently as possible, but it’s also got to be pleasing to the eye. That means upgrading your bathroom every so often. However, in these days...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 22, 2026 | motivation
You have likely spent years negotiating with tiny dictators who refuse to wear shoes. You have decoded the specific silence that means trouble in the next room. You have managed to get a screaming toddler, a bag of groceries, and a stroller through a revolving door...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 21, 2026 | parenting
It is a big deal when any child goes to school for the first time, or even when they go back to school after the summer break. Although there are many resources that help parents prepare their children for the event, not many realize the emotional toll it places on...
