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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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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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Supporting Children Through Emotional and Developmental Changes

Jaimi Erickson — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:05:46 +0000

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 forward, and the occasional frustrating slide backward. One day, […]

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How Parents Can Nurture Emotional Intelligence in Their Children

Jaimi Erickson — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:15:41 +0000

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 world, where children face constant exposure to new experiences and emotions, developing this skill […]

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Chalk and Craft Pumpkin Creations

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:06:12 +0000

The carvable craft pumpkins make great Halloween activities for little kids. At first my plan was to spray paint one craft pumpkin with chalkboard paint, so we could draw on it with chalk. But, when we got them home we discovered that chalk works right on the pumpkin. How fun! This is great for young […]

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More Than Academics: Nurturing the Whole Child for a Balanced Life

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:22:49 +0000

Photo by Envato The concept of a well-rounded child is often the source of agony for parents who are pressured to mold their youngsters into the prodigies they want them to become. Meaning to say, they believe that for a child to be successful in life, he or she must not only be good academically, but […]

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Smart Choices, Happy Kids: Guiding Elementary School Academics & Extracurriculars

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:32:03 +0000

Just as the concept of SMART goals is crucial in life, it is also crucial in the academic life of your kids, particularly in their elementary years. Aside from choosing girls’ and boys’ uniform shirts with chest pockets, preparing them for their extracurricular life in school will shape their school experience in meaningful ways. So, […]

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A Restful Night’s Sleep for Junior

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:06:10 +0000

Sleep is enriching. It’s the body’s way of restoring balance, replenishing energy, and reinvigorating to meet the challenges of a new day. Babies have particular sleep requirements, given that they are growing and developing at a rapid rate. One must consider developmental differences, temperament, and age in determining a child’s optimal sleep. As a case […]

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Why Lifelong Learning Matters for Parents and Children

Jaimi Erickson — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:18:55 +0000

Lifelong learning is the habit of constantly picking up new skills or knowledge. The big perk? You stay sharp, adaptable, and relevant in today’s fast-paced world. And yet, not everyone is happy about seeking new challenges or sharpening their existing skills. Human beings are naturally curious, but if we don’t cultivate this curiosity since early […]

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Positive Reinforcement: The Impact of ABA Therapy on Children’s Development

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:36:26 +0000

Have you ever wondered how kids learn best? Many experts believe that positive reinforcement is key. Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA therapy, is all about this. It’s a way to help children, especially those with autism, learn and grow. By using positive reinforcement, therapists teach kids new skills and behaviors. They reward good behavior with […]

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