by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 24, 2023 | activities
We all need hot summer day activities for kids indoors during the summer months. Some days are stormy or just too humid for play outside. These ideas are all inexpensive to set up. They can be done by children from infants to school age. Hot summer day activities for...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 16, 2023 | motivation
Try four hours of sleep MAX per night, two sore biceps from carrying two babies around, and a memory that is lifeless. That is life with twins during the first year. When I was pregnant with my twins (baby 3 & baby 4), I read a lot about twin development during...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 7, 2022 | Moms Share series, quick tip
When you are expecting a baby, it is easy to look through lists of recommended items to buy and be uncertain about what will actually be needed. Do you really need a changing table? Or will you change them on the sofa instead? Is a Moses basket needed in addition to a...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 6, 2022 | motivation
She was mouthing and acting hungry every 45 minutes. Since she was my second baby, I went into breastfeeding knowing how to do it. But, it still challenged me because no two babies are exactly alike. When breastfeeding is not working, the first step is to remember...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 1, 2022 | activities
As moms, we sometimes do not identify as teachers. Teaching seems more prescriptive than being a mom many days. We react to our kids. We meet their needs. We guide. We do teach them. Every mom is a teacher whether you have a teaching degree or not. Every time we read...