I'd like to introduce another of our summit speakers. @Cam Parkes will also be running a live game for families during summit week. I'll have the calendar updated and released by August 1, so you can plan. Here's a bit about Cam. Hi there! I'm Cam. I'm an actor, writer, and game enthusiast based in Toronto, Canada. I've loved games as long as I can remember - board games, card games, video games, sports, outside activities - but it wasn't until I was an adult that I was introduced to Tabletop Roleplaying Games. Through an acting program, I met several improvisers who introduced me to the world of Dungeons & Dragons, and I've been hooked since. Recently I got the opportunity to run D&D sessions for children, and I also have my own page where I teach the game in easy-to-watch videos. I'm so happy to be here and can't wait to share my love for D&D and other TTRPGs with you!

If you’ve been a member for awhile, you may recall, I’m fascinated by Peeps, those unique marshmallow treats. I can entertain myself and kids for hours watching them joust in the microwave. My fascination with melting marshmallows goes back to the very first microwave we had growing up. So, sweet lab wouldn’t be complete without some marshmallow magic. Marshmallow Magic Marshmallows may look simple, but heat can change them in surprising ways. Compare two different heating methods and discover how the same marshmallow behaves in different conditions before turning your melted marshmallows into a delicious crispy treat. Gather Your Gear * Marshmallows * Microwave-safe plate or bowl * Medium saucepan * 30 g (2 tablespoons) butter * Wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula * Crispy rice cereal or another light, crispy cereal * Measuring cups * Parchment paper or a lightly greased pan * My Science Notebook (optional) Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly before handling food. Adult help is required for the stovetop portion. Heated marshmallow can be extremely sticky and hot. Steps 1. Examine a marshmallow before heating. Gently squeeze it and notice its size, texture, and springiness. 2. Place one marshmallow on a microwave-safe plate. 3. Microwave it for 5 to 10 seconds, watching closely as it expands. 4. Allow it to cool before touching it. Compare its size and texture with an unheated marshmallow. 5. Place another marshmallow in a saucepan with the butter. 6. Ask an adult to heat it gently while stirring until it becomes smooth and melted. 7. Compare the microwave-heated marshmallow with the stovetop version. How did each one change? 8. Continue melting enough marshmallows with the butter to make crispy cereal treats. 9. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cereal until it is evenly coated. 10. Press the mixture gently into a prepared pan. Allow it to cool before cutting and tasting. Twist Compare microwave heating and stovetop heating using the same size and number of marshmallows.

@Celia Kibler is an international speaker, family empowerment coach, parenting expert, and Mom's Choice Award® and International Impact Book Award for Parenting winning author. A pioneer in children's health and wellness, she co-founded Funfit® Family Fitness in 1987, inspiring children and families through play-based classes, camps, and parties for nearly four decades. She is also the Founder of BeABetterParent.com, the Be A Better Parent LAB Skool community, and the Day of Calm Foundation. A mother of five and grandmother of nine, Celia is passionate about creating childhoods children blossom from, not recover from. Through practical, science-backed strategies and the power of play, she empowers parents to raise calm, confident, connected children. Join the Be A Better Parent LAB at https://www.skool.com/beabetterparent. Celia is one of our speakers at the upcoming Unplug & Play Summit August 16 - 22. Watch the calendar starting August 1 for dates and times of all sessions.

Greetings!! Not much of a kitchen person? I get that. Build Lab perhaps a bit more than you want to take on at the moment, makes sense to me. Why not take some time and explore the Story Lab. This classroom will continue to expand and grow as we focus on connection through building stories. For those of you new to the community, or who may have missed some of the prompts earlier this year, I've compiled everything here for you. One note, after the Unplug & Play summit in August, Story Lab will unlock after you reach Level 2 in the community. What's your story this week? #Welcome to Story Sparks #Day 1: Object Stories #Day 2: Something Went Wrong #Day 3: Soundtrack Story #Day 4: Map the Story World #Day 5: Pass the Story #Day 6: Tell It Your Way