by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 31, 2015
Whether you homeschool preschool or supplement after school. You can do so much at home, simply! Preschool activities that teach do not have to cost a lot of money or take a lot of time to prepare I believe you can be a non-crafty...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 1, 2012 | parenting
Having a preschooler has opened my eyes to how quickly children can learn new concepts. It also taught me how fast a bad example can develop into bad behavior. This crash course in child development: preschool will help us navigate parenting preschool aged children....
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 22, 2026 | parenting
[Photo by SeventyFour from Getty Images on Canva.] Ask almost any parent today, and you’ll hear a familiar concern: “My child just can’t focus.” Whether it shows up during homework, at the dinner table, or in the classroom, attention struggles feel more common than...
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 | Nov 21, 2025 | parenting
Emotional intelligence is one of the most vital qualities that determine how a child interacts with others, handles challenges, and grows into a balanced individual. It is the ability to understand and manage one’s emotions while empathizing with others. In today’s...
