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...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 24, 2019 | motherhood, quick tip
If you’re like me and living in the great Midwest, the summer season has yet to arrive in all its glory. We’re still stuck somewhere between transitioning from spring to summer with a lot of heavy rains and high winds. Unfortunately, most kids who suffer...