by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 17, 2026 | activities
As my teenagers grow into high school students, we take a team approach to their learning. I have always been a believer that kids have a lot to say about how they learn and how they like to learn. When they are young, we lead the way as adults, but as kids get to...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 6, 2026 | parenting
Group of diverse girls learning robotics with teacher guidance in a STEM classroom, assembling components and programming together. Every summer, parents face the same familiar dilemma: how do you keep children engaged once school routines disappear? Long days without...
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 13, 2025 | activities
Time for some Halloween activities and crafts fun! I know many families do not participate in Halloween, but I keep it “cute” for the kids with these learning activities that cover children from toddlers to preschool and early elementary. Five are...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 12, 2025 | parenting
If you’ve been homeschooling for any stretch of time, the idea of transitioning to private school can stir up a bizarre mix of emotions. Relief, pride, panic, nostalgia, curiosity, and maybe even a twinge of guilt. It’s a major shift—not just logistically, but...
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...
