by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 6, 2026 | parenting
Group of diverse girls learning robotics with teacher guidance in a STEM classroom, assembling components and programming together. Every summer, parents face the same familiar dilemma: how do you keep children engaged once school routines disappear? Long days without...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 15, 2025 | activities
Oh teenagers! They enjoy when we are out doing things as a family, but it can take hearing some grumbles while we get everyone out the door. As a parent the grumbles as you gather your family for fun events can be discouraging but take heart: your teens are still...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 12, 2024 | activities, motivation
The rush to sign up for summer camps is in full swing! Are your kids scheduled out for the summer or are you enjoying open days and more family time? This summer, my family is moving to our forever home. It took some time to get our finances in order and find the...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 3, 2023 | activities
We only get 18 summers to really lean in to building relationships with our children. Maybe we get more after that, but only 18 are guaranteed before they set out on their adult journey. Summer fun ideas for teens and tweens help us make the most of our time at home...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 3, 2023 | organization
This free printable daily routine will have you focused on balance for a successful summer with kids. Summer vacation is not far away. It is time to make the bucket lists – even if that includes wide, open days of rest and family time. There is no need to...