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Middle Grade Fiction Books for Boys

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:50:48 +0000

Getting boys to read is a challenge for many moms. Finding quality books that are interesting to middle grade boys can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. As the mom of two boys who both struggled with learning to love reading, I put together a list of our favorite middle grade fiction […]

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We Are Girls

Jaimi Erickson — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 17:26:33 +0000

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Kristin} “We are girls, Mommy.” My observant, nearly three-year-old daughter loves bringing this to my attention lately. “Gavin and Dada are boys.” I look over and see […]

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The Blessing of A Son: 30 Days of Raising Boys Series

Jaimi Erickson — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 22:25:45 +0000

Many moms of boys would probably say they wanted their son. Most would say they love their son-hopefully all. But, would you ever say you need your son? I need my son’s help and leadership in my home. Being a mom of twins plus 2 has been one of the hardest challenges I have faced in […]

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As the Mother of A Son

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:16:00 +0000

Considering my role as the mother of a son, every day I set an example. I am not only sharing with him how he is loved. When my sons see my interactions with my husband, I am defining an example of a wife. I got to thinking… Why is it that when women get […]

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