The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide

Make Your Own Letter Tiles for Spelling Practice

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:17:04 +0000

Letter tiles are a necessary tool for teaching spelling in a hands-on way. We start using letter tiles when my kids are in preschool. They each learned to spell their names with homemade letter tiles. These are two ideas for making your own letter tiles. I originally shared this idea after seeing a similar idea […]

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Make Your Own Fossil: Science Curriculum for Kids

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:59:11 +0000

Making your own fossil is easy with this science kit for kids. We have loved all three experiments that came in our Generation Genius Science kit. If you missed our first experiment reveal, you can view the science kit for kids review. In this fossil experiment, included in the same science subscription box, my son […]

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What Parents Should Check Before Choosing Slip-On Shoes

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:51:25 +0000

School mornings, family outings, and quick trips become easier when children can put on their shoes without constant assistance. Slip-on styles support growing independence, but convenience should never replace a careful review of fit, support, construction, and intended use. Parents should examine several practical details before selecting a pair for regular wear. Some children may […]

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Meaningful Ways Military Families Mark the Milestones

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:26:41 +0000

Homecoming | U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette | Public Domain Military family life runs on a different calendar than most. The milestones that shape your year are not always the ones on the wall calendar. They are the deployment that starts in the spring, the homecoming you count down to for months, […]

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What to Do When Algebra 2 Homework Ends in Frustration Every Night

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:34:00 +0000

Homework assignments for Algebra 2 can soon become stressful, as it may take many hours to complete and seemingly easy problems appear too complicated. Lack of confidence, demotivation, and general inability to perform academically may result from such a situation if it repeats on a daily basis. Even parents might have difficulties in understanding how […]

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Why Fresh Food Can Make a Big Difference for Large Breed Dogs

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:56:26 +0000

Large breed dogs carry different nutritional needs than smaller dogs, even when they eat from the same bag of kibble. Their joints support more weight over a longer lifetime. Their growth period also stretches out well past the puppy stage most owners expect. A diet that works fine for a 15-pound terrier can fall short […]

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Let Children Build a Small Bouquet

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Hand a child a pile of flowers and something predictable happens. They don’t sort by species or think about symmetry. They go straight for colour, grabbing whatever catches their eye first, then adjusting by feel rather than by rule. The result rarely looks like anything a florist would sign their name to, and that’s exactly […]

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The Newborn Sleep Transition: How Sound, Light, and Motion Engineering Help Infants (and Parents) Sleep Better

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:04:45 +0000

The transition from the cozy, controlled world of the womb to the sensory-rich environment of a modern home is one of the most dramatic adjustments a newborn ever makes. Inside the womb, an infant experiences near-total darkness, continuous low-frequency rhythmic noise, constant warmth, and gentle, continuous movement. Stepping into a quiet crib in a stationary […]

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How Stay-at-Home Parents Are Using Music Lessons to Reconnect With Their Own Passions

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:48:38 +0000

Between school runs, meal prep and the endless cycle of laundry, personal identity can quietly slip away. Hobbies that once sparked joy gather dust, and creative ambitions shrink to fit the margins of a packed schedule. Yet something interesting is happening across the UK in 2026: a growing wave of parents at home are carving […]

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How to Prepare Your Home for a New Season

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Every new season brings an opportunity to give your home a fresh start. Whether you are transitioning from winter to spring, welcoming summer, preparing for autumn, or getting ready for colder months, seasonal changes are the perfect time to clean, organize, and make small improvements around the house. Preparing your home for a new season […]

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