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09/17/2026

Start with one sentence: “One morning, I opened the front door and couldn’t believe what I saw…”

Then let your child finish the story.

Where do you think their imagination would take it?

09/17/2026

Hand your child the camera for a few minutes and see the world from their perspective. 📸

You might end up with pictures of the dog, their shoes, a cool bug…and maybe a few surprisingly great photos.

What do you think your child would photograph first?

09/16/2026

How well does your family REALLY know each other? 😄

Write down questions about favorite foods, funny memories, birthdays, and family history, then see who gets the most right.

Who would win trivia night in your house?

09/16/2026

Have something exciting coming up?

Make a paper chain and remove one link each day. It’s a simple way for kids to see the countdown getting shorter!

What’s something your family is counting down to?

Explore the magic of paper chains! From traditional decorations to educational tools, we've curated 50 fun and exciting paper chain activities for classrooms. Click to discover hands-on crafts

09/15/2026

Let the kids create their own smoothie combination!

Pick a fruit, add a base, blend it up, and give the creation a funny name. 🍓

What ingredients would your child choose?

09/15/2026

Let everyone in the family choose ONE song and put them all together into a family playlist. 🎶

The mix might get interesting, but that’s half the fun!

Which family member would have the most unexpected song choice?

09/14/2026

The backpacks are getting broken in and everyone is settling into the school year.

Now for the important question: what's been the BEST part so far?

Ask your child tonight and share their answer with us!

09/14/2026

Sticks, pinecones, leaves, and stones can become pretty impressive art supplies in the hands of a kid.

Give them a few outdoor finds and see what they create!

What would your child build?

09/13/2026

Let the kids become reporters for the night! 🎤

Have them interview parents or grandparents about their childhood, first job, favorite teacher, or funniest memory.

What question would your child ask YOU?

09/13/2026

Give kids a few choices and let them build their own snack!

Yogurt, berries, bananas, granola, the combinations are endless. 🍓

What ingredient would your child pile on top?