by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 25, 2015 | parenting
Considering how much time we spend with our kids from birth on, I think we stay-at-home moms earn a Master’s degree in Parenting. If we think of all the hours we spend caring for our children, thinking about advice others give us, and reading up on the latest,...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 24, 2015 | parenting
My son yelled from outside the bathroom, “Whose poop is this?” Whose poop? Why was this an issue needing clarification? We even have a dog! Shouldn’t she get the blame by default? One aspect of parenting where I do not offer my thoughts is when asked about potty...
by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 25, 2014 | parenting
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure. Have your kids entered the age where technology use has become one more thing to think about each day? I recently read a statistic that said the average child in the US engages...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 18, 2013 | parenting
I have been asked frequently by readers, “Should I send my child to Preschool? Is preschool worth it?” Having taught Preschool and also waited to send my son to school until much later than most moms I know, I can offer a few factors to consider when deciding to...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 29, 2013 | parenting
Often posts about chores for children discuss the very important way chores/jobs help children develop a sense of responsibility and purpose within the family. There are many reasons why children should help around the house and one of them is learning money lessons....
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 3, 2013 | motherhood, motivation, parenting
Are our children going to turn out fine no matter what? Is it all out of our control? I have read comments stating that being a stay-at-home mom does not matter. The choices we make as moms has no effect on our...
