by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 18, 2024 | parenting
Guest Author: Melissa Muir of Melissa Is Teaching Our homeschool values keep us grounded when making decisions about curriculum, scheduling, and budgeting each year. These will definitely differ from family to family, but will most likely change from year to year in...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 16, 2024 | parenting
As a parent, one of the essential decisions you make involves choosing the right bottle for your child. Whether you’re a first-time parent or have been through the baby bottle selection process before, the options can be overwhelming. The right bottle can make a...
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...