by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 5, 2024 | parenting
Sleep is enriching. It’s the body’s way of restoring balance, replenishing energy, and reinvigorating to meet the challenges of a new day. Babies have particular sleep requirements, given that they are growing and developing at a rapid rate. One must...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 22, 2024 | quick tip
It is during sleep that our bodies repair and rejuvenate, and our minds process and consolidate information. Without proper sleep, we may experience a range of negative effects, such as decreased cognitive function, mood disturbances, and weakened immune system. In...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 2, 2021 | motherhood
It was starting to become a noticeably chronic problem for both of my girls. One of my daughter’s could not fall asleep at night and the other was waking up in the middle of the night. I suddenly went from a mom getting enough sleep at night to one being woken...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 19, 2021 | faith, motherhood, motivation
I just wanted a break. I had been up since 2AM. My toddler did not need sleep-apparently. My wake-up call for the day happened at a time when during my college years I would just have been going to bed. I reached my limit as a mom. Ah, but this is adulthood....
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 26, 2017 | 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 used to love bedtime. The moment of the day when a mom finally gets a break....