by Jaimi Erickson | May 28, 2023 | organization, parenting
Children need time to rest. I’m not just talking about sleep, or naps, but brain-less moments. Times of the day where they slow down. Daycare is constantly structured. The only down time is when everyone is forced to take a nap or have quiet time. Being addicted...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 15, 2023 | parenting
I believe wholeheartedly that the breakdown of the family unit is to blame for where society has devolved. How do we fix our society? We focus on the family unit. It is how we teach children that they are loved. The presence of a loving family directly helps children...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 16, 2023 | parenting
Building a strong family connection can take some intentional work. Regular family conversation is a great way to grow both as individuals and as a family unit. These family conversation starters will get you building or furthering those connections. <<Be sure...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 4, 2023 | parenting
My son once dressed up in princess dresses. It was right after my husband left on a deployment. The sudden shift in our family dynamics instigated a lot of adjustments. When kids identify as something they are not, it is hard – as a parent – to navigate. I...
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 20, 2022 | parenting
If you’re a parent, you know the question is coming. It’s just a matter of time. In fact, it might just be the new dreaded parenting question, right next to “How are babies made?” This one is: “When can I get a cell phone?” It’s not surprising that...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 14, 2022 | parenting
We study children who fall behind in school to assess what caused their decline. We investigate households where abuse is suspected because the signs point to negative situations. But, why do investigators or psychologists not study families that raise solid citizens?...
