by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 30, 2015 | activities
When the weather prevents the kids from playing outside, it can be tricky to figure out what to do indoors. I like trying to play indoor games that get my kids moving so they can burn some energy, but the activities need to be safe so we are not injuring ourselves or...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 26, 2015 | activities
I have been on quite a few road trips with my kids-some alone when my husband had to be away, and some with the car filled to the brim like when we moved from the East coast of the US to the West coast. All of these times traveling with kids taught me a lot of...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 30, 2015 | activities
Does your toddler or preschooler like to play with shave cream? This idea adds another dimension of learning to the messy play, and you will see from my pictures that the mess did not spread too far. I have sensory-loving children who enjoy anything squishy and messy,...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 20, 2015 | activities
This list of easy to set up, inexpensive toddler activities is a huge resource for parents of toddlers! I absolutely love this age because learning happens so fast, but the endless energy can lead my toddlers to explore in all the wrong places. These 100+ toddler...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 14, 2015 | activities
Infants often dislike tummy time. Giving them a simple sensory bin for babies can keep them playing (and getting stronger) longer. Simple baby activities are a nice way to introduce sensory exploration and language to infants. (PLUS, as moms, it gives us a feeling of...