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 | Aug 12, 2025 | parenting
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...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 7, 2025 | quick tip
Many parents of little ones wonder when to switch from bottle to cup. With all the sippy cups for toddlers on the market, you have an array of prices and quality to choose from. That can make it seem complicated. You spend all the money on baby bottles and then have...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 5, 2025 | parenting
If you’re currently reading this in the early hours of the morning while bouncing a fussy baby and Googling why they won’t sleep, know that you’re not alone. This phase will eventually end, but when you’re in it, it’s not easy. In fact,...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 9, 2025 | activities
When you consider the impact of toys on early childhood development, the choice of materials matters, the design matters, and the educational value matters. Eco-friendly educational toys not only support cognitive growth but also nurture an awareness of environmental...
