by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 7, 2023 | motivation
Mom Burnout is a real thing. Our pretty social media pictures do not tell the whole story. I tend to be a tell it like it is person, but now that I am a little older, I know that most people do not want to know the reality. But, am I depressed or just burnt out as a...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 1, 2023 | motivation
She asked me, “He still calls you mommy?” It was in a friendly tone, but the question caught me off-guard. Immediately, I paused for what felt like an awkward length of time. My tongue twisted. I felt attacked with the unexpected, personal question. In my mind, I was...
by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 21, 2022 | me time
Although I didn’t know it when we first met years ago, a new neighbor would become my dear friend. When she first welcomed us into the neighborhood, she had her sixth baby in her arms. I was a new mom learning to wrangle my first toddler. How to make really great...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 14, 2022 | parenting
We study children who fall behind in school to assess what caused their decline. We investigate households where abuse is suspected because the signs point to negative situations. But, why do investigators or psychologists not study families that raise solid citizens?...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 27, 2022 | motivation
The thick of motherhood can feel heavy. When I vent to friends it can sound like life is all bad with the housework and parenting loads we carry on the daily. But, I know the work is worth it. I can see in my children and family that every small moment we spend...
