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Explaining the heavy emotional load of family caretaking to your young kids

Jaimi Erickson — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:50:07 +0000

Parents face one of the most challenging balancing acts in modern life: caring deeply for aging parents, chronically ill relatives, or family members with disabilities while simultaneously nurturing young children who may not fully understand why mom or dad seems stretched so thin. Photo by Yan Krukau: https://www.pexels.com/photo/girl-sitting-on-kitchen-table-while-listening-to-woman-6617507/ As a child development psychologist would advise, […]

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Your Baby’s Story Begins Before They Are Born: How to Capture Every Moment That Matters

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:26:00 +0000

The first year of a baby’s life is unlike any other stretch of time a parent will ever experience. It is simultaneously the slowest and fastest year imaginable. Some days feel endless, and then suddenly you blink and your newborn is pulling themselves up to stand, eating solid food, and babbling sounds that almost sound […]

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How Structured Support Strategies Help Reduce Daily Struggles Between Parents and Children

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:28:00 +0000

There are aspects of parenting that entail daily negotiations which both the child and the parent know about beforehand. This includes being ignored, disruption of daily routine, and instances which ought to be easy but become rather complicated. Something that we may not give much thought to in our attempts to parent is the concept […]

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Preschool Curriculum PDF Free Download

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:32:38 +0000

Teaching preschool at home does not have to be expensive or complicated. In fact, our kids benefit from our time with them being simple and connected. I have now taught preschool in private preschools, daycare centers and in my own home. My four children all learned with this preschool curriculum pdf free download. Free Preschool […]

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7 Considerations to Keep in Mind Before Enrolling Your Child into Kindergarten

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:29:56 +0000

Photo by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/kids-playing-on-the-floor-8422260/ Selecting a kindergarten to attend is generally one of the first important choices that parents have to make regarding the education of their children. Although the choice seems simple and easy to make, most of the time, parents will discover that there are actually several other considerations that […]

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5 Ways To Build Family Team Spirit At Home

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:58:49 +0000

Building a closer family requires establishing consistent routines like holding weekly game nights, hosting interactive watch parties, creating signature snacks, singing unique family chants, and maintaining an instant memory wall to give everyone a shared sense of belonging. These simple family bonding activities do not require elaborate planning, expensive vacations, or perfectly behaved children to […]

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What Modern Parenting Gets Wrong About Focus and Attention

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:33:07 +0000

[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 ever. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: modern parenting may be misunderstanding […]

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Preparing Your Backyard for Safe Toddler Play This Spring

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:06:33 +0000

Image generated by Gemini That first sunny day of 2026 is finally here. If your house is anything like mine, the kids are bursting with energy and ready to get outside. You just want to open the back door, sip your coffee, and let them play freely. But then you remember the yard’s been sitting […]

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Virtual vs. Classroom: Is Online Tutoring the New Normal for Our Kids?

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:42:44 +0000

Image source To explore this topic, we spoke with a range of education professionals, including educators, online tutors, and counselors, to get their insights and provide a well-rounded perspective. The education sector has gone through a remarkable transformation in recent years, with online tutoring emerging as a powerful alternative to face-to-face sessions. The acceleration of […]

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Family Law Matters: What You Need to Know

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:23:00 +0000

In 2025, only 47% of U.S. households are married couples. “Gray divorce” or divorce among people over 50 is also increasing. The American Psychological Association (APA) notes that divorces for those 65 and older have continued to rise, driven by the baby boomer generation. Family law covers a wide range of legal issues that affect […]

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