by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 26, 2023 | parenting
The curriculum was mapped out, my daily schedule was humming along nicely, household chores were getting done regularly, and I was feeling confident in my homeschool mom skills. Then, the testing happened. I received a dose of surprise reality. The information that I...
by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 10, 2023 | parenting
He was ready, a little nervous, but ready to attend his first summer camp experience. With all our military moves, this was the first opportunity he had to plug in to a youth group. He was all in for summer camp. We as parents wanted to feel confident in the adult...
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 26, 2023 | parenting
It felt like a personal failure. Looking at my daughter’s academic assessment at the end of the year made me feel like I had failed as a parent. I want my children to find and use their strengths, but there is so much that they have to learn in the school years....
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 17, 2023 | parenting
The teenage years are a crucial period of growth and development, and as parents or mentors, it’s essential to provide guidance and impart valuable life lessons to help teenagers navigate this transformative phase. Equipping them with knowledge and wisdom will...
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...
