Lexie Starnes
How to Create Meaningful Holiday Traditions
Tis' the season! A phrase that frequents our communal vocabulary this time of year. Tis' the season for holiday parties, Tis' the season for business, Tis' the season for shopping, wrapping, and gift giving....
Favorite Games to Play at Family Game Night
This time of year brings busy schedules, jam packed days, and chaotic evenings. Not to mention, colder weather and darker evenings. Family game nights are a great way to fill the time, slow down,...
Gratitude Inspired Activities for Kids
Gratitude and thankfulness are powerful emotions that can impact our lives in meaningful and positive ways. Teaching these emotions to children can be challenging. Gratitude inspired activities and crafts are a great way to...
Navigating a Learning Disability with Your Child
Growing up I had two close family members with learning differences. Each had very different personalities and individual strengths including math, life skills, spatial awareness, and building. However, they simultaneously struggled with attention difficulties,...
Ways to Get Outside and Play this Fall
Summer time in Michigan lures us outside with its beautiful warmth and never ending days. But then fall arrives and the urge to rush outside and "play" seems to fade. There are still plenty...
Help Children Learn Through Everyday Routines
Routines are activities we do every single day - like eating breakfast or getting dressed. Simple every day routines are powerful and provide comfort to adults and families. The same goes for children and...
Health and Wellness Books for Kids
August is National Wellness Month. Wellness includes all aspects of your health: mental, physical, social, and emotional. It's imperative for us as moms to teach our kids the importance of maintaining their own wellness...
Getting Your Kindergartener or Preschooler Ready for School
Getting your kindergartener or preschooler ready for the first day of school can be an intimidating task. You may be thinking, "How can I best prepare my child for this transition?" Here are some...
Inexpensive Ideas to Keep Your Kids Entertained All Summer
Having the kids home all summer means constantly figuring out how to keep them entertained. You might think that means spending a ton of money, but that doesn't have to be the case! Whether...
Summer Language Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Summer time brings warmer weather and outdoor activity. Here are a few of my favorite summer activities for toddlers and preschoolers that are fun, engaging, and language building.
Water Play
I am a huge fan of...