by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 26, 2012 | parenting
We were at a playgroup with a few children. It was not a large group. My son-at that age-was a total follower. He wanted to follow the big kids. They made him laugh and looked like fun. The problem was, he was about 16 months old. He was not at a stage where he could...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 30, 2012 | motivation, parenting
Socialization is the most over-used term in the parenting world-and early childhood education world-these days…and often the most misinterpreted. We stay-at-home moms are not depriving our children of proper socialization, we are actually providing the best form...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 5, 2012 | parenting
We have made it through the sleepless nights of infancy, the milestones of crawling and first steps, and now, just as we have a nap schedule in place and a plan of attack for errands, the toddler stage begins! I know I needed a crash course in child development...
by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 5, 2011 | motherhood, parenting
If you ask most Stay-at-Home Parents of infants, they search for activities to keep their infant entertained and learning. This crash course in child development: infants will help identify what your baby can do with you to keep growing and learning....
by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 30, 2011 | motherhood, organization, parenting, quick tip
Teachers and child care personnel must be certified in infant and child CPR. We as parents do not, but I like to have this posted as a reference. First Aid and CPR for babies and children is important to know. Just a simple, quick tip that...
by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 14, 2011 | motherhood, motivation, parenting
The line between what is the responsibility of teachers versus parents is blurred today. Children are being essentially raised by teachers. In child care the caregivers are called “teachers” and these are the adults a child, who is in daycare full-time,...
