by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 23, 2026 | parenting
We often talk about childhood as if it were a straight line, from crawling to walking, babbling to speaking, and eventually, leaving the nest. But anyone who has actually spent time around kids knows the reality is far messier. It’s a series of loops, sudden leaps...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 22, 2026 | parenting
The pleas have probably started already: Mom, when can I *finally* ride shotgun? If you have a tween, you know the pressure is real. It feels like a major childhood milestone, but the mix of confusing laws, varying advice, and that nagging feeling in your gut can make...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 21, 2026 | parenting
It is a big deal when any child goes to school for the first time, or even when they go back to school after the summer break. Although there are many resources that help parents prepare their children for the event, not many realize the emotional toll it places on...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 14, 2026 | parenting, quick tip
It’s never a dramatic moment when the call comes. It’s usually boring. You’re in the middle of something small. Folding socks. Scrolling. Mentally planning dinner. Then you see the number, and your chest tightens before you even answer. Daycare. You say hello, and...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 8, 2026 | activities, parenting
According to the National Institute of Health, spending time in nature has a positive effect on the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. However, we don’t need studies to see the effects on our kids: we know how much they enjoy being outside. ...
by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 4, 2025 | parenting
There’s this quiet, seismic shift that happens the day your baby arrives. Everyone warns you about the sleepless nights and the feeding schedules, but no one really talks about the new version of yourself that gets born right alongside your baby. The early months can...
