by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 12, 2021 | activities
Two of my children are natural writers. They write comic books and plays. My 10 year old daughter has even written a few songs. Those piano lessons are paying off! I love hearing them read their writing. They are always so involved in the story because they crafted...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 14, 2021 | organization
I am so excited to be teaming up with Jaimi today, and feel super honored to be a guest on her amazing blog! I didn’t start off homeschooling as a single mom. But here I am, a single mom of 5, homeschooling like a boss. Well, maybe not like a boss but I’m trying!...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 12, 2021 | activities
My plan for every summer at home with kids is a balance of free time and structured family time. I love that my kids can “be kids.” They get wide windows of time to play with friends, ride their bikes, play outside and choose their fun. I also know that...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 15, 2021 | activities, parenting
Two lessons all children need to learn are how to make friends and how to navigate through the challenges of friendships. As parents we all want to teach kids how to make friends. Often our children learn hard lessons when they have to move to a new state or school....
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 2, 2021 | activities
This post is sponsored by South Pasadena Arts and Music Academy. All opinions are my own. Please view my disclosure. The sound of the piano while I make dinner is so calming. I do not play, but my older kids do. As a homeschooling mom, it was important to me to get my...