by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 21, 2012 | motherhood, motivation
Did you make the list of most powerful women of the last year? Every year Fortune magazine lists the 50 most powerful women, in business, but of course this is only one sector of powerful women. I noticed a blog out there that targets busy working moms also had...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 23, 2012 | activities, motherhood, parenting
My husband deployed for a year back when my oldest son was 6 months old. It was a job of mine to teach my son about his dad. Without the daily interactions of a parent and an infant, that memory of “dad” would not be established. It is a reality for...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 2, 2012 | homemaking, motherhood, motivation
When I say I am a stay-at-home mom, I get the feeling that people assume I have no skills. I remember sitting with some fellow military spouses before any of us had children. We were talking about our “work” experiences. Even though I and two other spouses...
by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 19, 2011 | me time, motherhood
Me time does not always look like I picture it in my head. Quiet hours with a book and a warm cup of coffee just do not happen in my season of life with young children. Many moms tell me it’s hard to find time alone to get some ‘me time’. It is hard to...
by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 5, 2011 | motherhood, parenting
If you ask most Stay-at-Home Parents of infants, they search for activities to keep their infant entertained and learning. This crash course in child development: infants will help identify what your baby can do with you to keep growing and learning. In...
by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 30, 2011 | motherhood, organization, parenting, quick tip
Teachers and child care personnel must be certified in infant and child CPR. We as parents do not, but I like to have this posted as a reference. First Aid and CPR for babies and children is important to know. Just a simple, quick tip that could come in handy, and...