by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 29, 2021 | activities, motherhood
Recently, many of you reached out asking for a list of activities or hobbies for moms do. These activities will help us rest and balance. They are ways we can sneak in self-care and recharge time. Plus, they are fun! In order to be a loving caregiver rather than a mom...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 2, 2021 | motherhood
It was starting to become a noticeably chronic problem for both of my girls. One of my daughter’s could not fall asleep at night and the other was waking up in the middle of the night. I suddenly went from a mom getting enough sleep at night to one being woken...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 30, 2021 | motherhood, motivation, parenting
After sharing that there were indeed two babies in my pregnant belly, I was offered advice about how to manage twins plus the two I already had at home. I was asked fairly frequently, “Do you think you can handle four kids?” Unwanted or unsolicited advice can...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 19, 2021 | faith, motherhood, motivation
I just wanted a break. I had been up since 2AM. My toddler did not need sleep-apparently. My wake-up call for the day happened at a time when during my college years I would just have been going to bed. I reached my limit as a mom. Ah, but this is adulthood....
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 20, 2019 | motherhood, parenting
{Guest Post} Co-Sleeping. That word will either put a fond smile on your face or have you running for the hills. For me, personally, co-sleeping was one of the best things I did as a new mother. Because let’s face it: being a new mom is no joke....
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 4, 2019 | me time, motherhood
There aren’t always solutions to parenting challenges other than sticking to what you are already doing. Time and patience are often all that is needed. This is easy to forget when you are an overwhelmed mom. Being a parent is a mission with long term goals requiring...