by Jaimi Erickson | May 15, 2024 | motivation
We moms learn so much from each other. I really am in a season of life where even the moms who were not friends, or were judgy of my parenting choices, still taught me big lessons. I think we can be thankful for the moms who become friends, and the ones that test us....
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 28, 2024 | parenting
When your children are falling behind on schoolwork, you have to take action. Staying on top of what they are learning is just one more job we moms have to do. Homeschooling has taught me humble lessons on how to help my children when they need to slow down. We will...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 22, 2024 | parenting
My oldest son just turned 16. He is extremely mature, and a great role model for his siblings. I want to do everything I can to teach him what is important for functioning as an adult these days. The important life skills for teens to learn is on our school agenda for...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 22, 2024 | activities
Children can learn to read when they are ready. Of my 4 children, 2 could read before kindergarten and 2 could read by 2nd grade. The approach was the same. The preschool activities were the same. Children learn differently and at their own pace. Making reading fun is...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 18, 2024 | activities
You know that carnival game where you pull a rubber duck out of the water and see what symbol is on the bottom? You win a prize if your symbol is the chosen winner. I took that carnival game idea and turned it into this ping pong ball letter match activity for...
