by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 20, 2019 | activities
My husband took the lead on this idea! He made DIY high contrast cards for babies that are great for visual stimulation. These are too easy. Two supplies needed-that is it! Supplies: Index cards Permanent black marker DIY Contrast Cards for Babies Using index cards,...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 6, 2017 | faith, me time, motherhood, motivation
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Jaimi} I didn’t really expect these challenges of motherhood to show up. My...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 12, 2017 | motherhood, parenting
Looking at the clock made it so much harder. The darkness outside and early hour of the morning was leaving me with little patience. Wanting to cuddle and comfort my baby in the hours of fussiness left me on the thin line of frustration. Not finding a solution to the...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 17, 2017 | activities
A simple activity for infants can completely change the way your day feels. If you are stuck at home or feel like you just need to break up the day and spend some focused play time with your older infant, a simple activity like this ice and muffin tin fine motor...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 19, 2016 | motherhood
It was one of those moments where I thought I was going to lose my mind. While trying to soothe a crying baby I felt my body tense up, my teeth clenched, and I was so exhausted, frustrated and empty of ideas, I started crying. I did not want to be mad at my...
