by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 6, 2012 | marriage, motherhood, motivation, parenting
Considering my role as the mother of a son, every day I set an example. I am not only sharing with him how he is loved. When my sons see my interactions with my husband, I am defining an example of a wife. I got to thinking… Why is it that when women get...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 30, 2012 | faith, motherhood, motivation, parenting
When I found out ‘child number two’ was going to be a girl, I felt a large burden on my shoulders when it came to my responsibility for raising a WOMAN. I evaluated a lot about myself and how I approached life and relationships. Turns out there were a lot...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 26, 2012 | parenting
My kids are picky eaters. It has been exhausting many nights at the dinner table trying to convince them that the colorful healthy foods are good for them. My oldest has been picky from the baby food stage, my second started around 2 years old, and the twins do not...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 7, 2012 | motherhood, motivation, parenting
Parenting with consequences teaches children to be mindful of potential risks. It’s as small as teaching about cars in the road and looking before crossing the street. It plants the foundation for being mindful of how our child treats others their entire life....
by Jaimi Erickson | May 25, 2012 | motherhood, parenting
Lately in discussions of parenting, the lesson being taught is whatever feels ‘right’ to you is the correct choice. I don’t think the terms ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ are worth the focus. They are subjective, especially these days. We need to look at what are best...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 1, 2012 | motherhood, parenting
Having a preschooler has opened my eyes to how quickly children can learn new concepts. It also taught me how fast a bad example can develop into bad behavior. This crash course in child development: preschool will help us navigate parenting preschool aged children....
