by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 2, 2024 | parenting
What sounds easier: Potty training a toddler, or teaching a teenager to drive? This ‘would you rather’ game is answered differently by every mom I know. I am in the minority when it comes to potty training. It was hard for me to teach my children. It is easier to...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 4, 2023 | activities
I caught them. They were talking in our garage. The plan was to sneak around the house to try and avoid a child that they did not like. The boys did not want to play with him, but he kept coming to our door. Teaching children to develop character and integrity is a...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 16, 2023 | parenting
Building a strong family connection can take some intentional work. Regular family conversation is a great way to grow both as individuals and as a family unit. These family conversation starters will get you building or furthering those connections. <<Be sure...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 30, 2023 | activities
Indoor days when it is too cold to play outside, can be an opportunity to stay in pajamas and keep the pace slow. Avoid hearing “I’m bored!” with these 25 activities when it is too cold to play outside. The winter chill may keep us indoors on many...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 3, 2022 | activities, parenting
Even at my age I still remember the moment the bully made fun of me. It was on a field trip. It took me a long time to move past that feeling of humiliation. Bullies can effect our view of ourselves in deep ways. Teaching children about bullies is a life skill they...
