by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 22, 2024 | parenting
My oldest son just turned 16. He is extremely mature, and a great role model for his siblings. I want to do everything I can to teach him what is important for functioning as an adult these days. The important life skills for teens to learn is on our school agenda for...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 15, 2024 | parenting
As a teenager, I was a natural entrepreneur. I typed up a letter to offer my babysitting services to neighbors. It was my first attempt at building my own business and making money. We lived in a family-friendly neighborhood in a safe town. It was safe for me to place...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 1, 2024 | motivation
My health journey has been rocky. At age 10, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. For the better part of 20 years I was on steroids and multiple medications at a time. I lived at the hospital so much that I felt more comfortable in that environment than around my...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 11, 2024 | quick tip
It can be embarrassing. Often, I wonder if I did something wrong as a parent to cause it. Bedwetting seems to run in families, but it is something that takes patience and simple tips to fix. These three tips can help you potty train faster. There can be special needs...
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 12, 2023 | homemaking
After moving into an historic home, I noticed the kids were getting sick a lot more. With four kids, we were not getting any illness-free weeks. It was becoming a very concerning trend. I took action. We have to take control of our health at home, first. This Mother’s...
