by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 24, 2015 | parenting
My son yelled from outside the bathroom, “Whose poop is this?” Whose poop? Why was this an issue needing clarification? We even have a dog! Shouldn’t she get the blame by default? One aspect of parenting where I do not offer my thoughts is when asked about potty...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 18, 2013 | parenting
I have been asked frequently by readers, “Should I send my child to Preschool? Is preschool worth it?” Having taught Preschool and also waited to send my son to school until much later than most moms I know, I can offer a few factors to consider when deciding to...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 5, 2013 | motherhood
The past month has been a whirlwind of emotions in our household. My youngest son was a late walker-16 months and a few days. He has the cutest little toddler walk; he looks like he’s just got a bounce to his step. That bounce, however, is caused by a...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 17, 2013 | activities, parenting
At the intersection of playful babble exchanges, shared book experiences, and singing yourself silly you will find a great destination. It’s called language competency. Try to imagine a solid...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 7, 2012 | motherhood, motivation, parenting
Parenting with consequences teaches children to be mindful of potential risks. It’s as simple as teaching about cars in the road and looking before crossing the street. It plants the foundation for being mindful of how our child treats others their entire life....
