by Jaimi Erickson | May 13, 2026 | activities
Building a closer family requires establishing consistent routines like holding weekly game nights, hosting interactive watch parties, creating signature snacks, singing unique family chants, and maintaining an instant memory wall to give everyone a shared sense of...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 12, 2026 | activities
Walking across the deck of the battleship, I felt a deep emotional connection to the experience. Seeing my military kids in awe of where so many military personnel had stood was a reminder: The personal connection we military families have to the history being made is...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 28, 2026 | activities
Picture Credit Summer has a way of stretching time in the best possible way. Long days, fewer routines, and endless opportunities to try something new can make these months feel magical for kids. For parents, it’s also a chance to help children grow in confidence,...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 21, 2026 | activities
Image generated by Gemini That first sunny day of 2026 is finally here. If your house is anything like mine, the kids are bursting with energy and ready to get outside. You just want to open the back door, sip your coffee, and let them play freely. But then you...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 9, 2026 | activities
Planning your child’s birthday party shouldn’t feel like you’re organizing a corporate event. The best party ideas for kids are often the simplest ones – those that let kids be kids while keeping your stress levels low and your sanity intact. Whether...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 8, 2026 | activities, parenting
According to the National Institute of Health, spending time in nature has a positive effect on the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. However, we don’t need studies to see the effects on our kids: we know how much they enjoy being outside. ...
