by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 17, 2026 | activities
Teaching preschool at home does not have to be expensive or complicated. In fact, our kids benefit from our time with them being simple and connected. I have now taught preschool in private preschools, daycare centers and in my own home. My four children all learned...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 17, 2026 | activities
As my teenagers grow into high school students, we take a team approach to their learning. I have always been a believer that kids have a lot to say about how they learn and how they like to learn. When they are young, we lead the way as adults, but as kids get to...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 21, 2026 | activities
We fell in love with the Upstate of South Carolina on a visit to see my parents. They moved from the Atlanta area to Greenville, SC and lived only a mile outside of the revitalized downtown. Their condo was a short walk to beautiful Falls Park on the Reedy River. We...
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,...
