by Jaimi Erickson | May 18, 2015 | parenting
Are you tired of dinner time being a battle field with your picky eaters? You put in effort to plan meals, shop for the healthiest ingredients that you can, and prepare a meal for your family just to have a child or children look at it like it is poop on a...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 1, 2015 | activities
Toddler activities are the most effective when they are simple. Toddlers are very creative-that is why we often find them on top of tables, digging through the cupboards or tasting the water in the water table that may or may not have been in there a little too long....
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 26, 2015 | activities
Do you happen to have an old calendar? Does it have a few big images of animals, or trucks, or even nature scenes? You can use it for this simple learning activity that can be adapted for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Even my first grader had some fun with it....
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 27, 2014 | activities
Need an a activity for preschoolers and school aged kids that involves no prep? This is one that will work. One item activity with clothespins will get the fine motor skills working and the creativity flowing. Jamie at hands on: as we grow inspired me to think up a...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 4, 2014 | activities
As a mom, I am amazed at how many options for baby play time there are just using items we all have in our homes. This beach towel sensory activity for infants is one that is great indoors or out! It helps baby spend more time on tummy time and encourages...