by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 9, 2025 | parenting
If you’ve ever handed a child a packet of seeds, you’ve probably watched their excitement turn into curiosity and, soon after, a quiet kind of waiting. Gardening with kids is one of those simple activities that brings learning and connection together. It doesn’t...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 28, 2024 | parenting
As a stay-at-home mom, you’ve watched your oldest grow from a tiny, curious toddler into a bright, ambitious teenager. Now, as they stand on the brink of adulthood, the prospect of college looms large. This transition can be a whirlwind of excitement and stress...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 3, 2022 | parenting
Watching my daughter clean up her room, I noticed she was having trouble. It is always my goal to be teaching positive behavior, so I kept watching for a minute. I wanted to learn what was challenging her. She would pick up an item from a pile of clutter. Then she...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 18, 2018 | faith, motherhood, motivation, parenting
{Post by Lisa} Why do we focus so much on our failures? Seriously, though. How have feelings of guilt and shame served us? They don’t. Instead they hold us down like a heavy weight and makes us feel defeated. Focusing on the treasures we teach our children can help....
