by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 27, 2026 | parenting
The transition from the cozy, controlled world of the womb to the sensory-rich environment of a modern home is one of the most dramatic adjustments a newborn ever makes. Inside the womb, an infant experiences near-total darkness, continuous low-frequency rhythmic...
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 | Feb 2, 2024 | parenting
Everybody needs bedtime routines that can help us prepare for bed and sleep better. Yet, when we think of bedtime routines, we tend to picture adults unwinding at the end of a long day. Kids, too, need a routine that will prepare them to enter the dream world. It’s...
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 | 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....
