by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 18, 2026 | parenting
The world is changing fast, so, the experience of growing up. Raising teenagers requires much more from parents than just care and control. What seemed secondary twenty years ago is now becoming a central challenge. Namely, new social norms, the digital environment,...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 5, 2026 | organization
The back-to-school experience is always presented as an organizational sprint: new backpack, new shoes, a bunch of notebooks, perhaps a fresh haircut. It’s all practical. Parents tend to focus on the visible stuff that can be bought, photographed, and checked...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 23, 2025 | parenting
Your kid’s growing up, and your closet isn’t safe anymore. Those mornings she used to happily wear whatever you laid out? Gone. Now she’s rummaging for your boots and trying on three different hairstyles before breakfast, and you’re trying not to flinch when she walks...
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 | Apr 29, 2025 | parenting
Navigating the tumultuous years of adolescence can be challenging for both teenagers and their parents. When substance abuse becomes a part of this landscape, it can lead to feelings of helplessness and confusion. If you find yourself in this situation, it is vital to...
