by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 29, 2025 | activities
When you have kids at home, teaching everyone together is a normal part of the routine. From reading books to your toddler while nursing a new baby, or working on homework with your children together at the dining room table, you are teaching in a mixed age group....
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 10, 2024 | activities, parenting
Getting boys to read is a challenge for many moms. Finding quality books that are interesting to middle grade boys can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. As the mom of two boys who both struggled with learning to love reading, I put together a list of our...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 17, 2024 | quick tip
In the past few years, homeschooling and self-education have become more popular ways to learn. As more families choose to homeschool for a variety of reasons, such as unhappiness with public schools or the need for flexibility with their schedules, self-education...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 17, 2024 | parenting
In a rapidly changing world, the ability to think critically is more important than ever. Critical thinking enables children not only to perform better academically but also to make sound decisions and solve problems effectively. As a parent, you play a crucial role...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 29, 2024 | activities
When I found out that we would be living in our RV for a while, I knew that having regular schoolwork to help the kids focus – even during the summer months – would be a benefit to our sanity. Going non-stop without a focus or structure is not good for any of us. I...