We're thrilled to have so many fresh faces joining us this week, just in time for the Unplug and Play summit. I know that each of you is bringing your own flavor of curiosity and commitment to play. @Ayisha Taylor is a mom of 5 looking to ease the screen time struggle with her 1.5 and 4-year-old, and she's here to learn alongside us. @Alex State from Las Vegas came through a @Dale Cox invitation and is fully committed to homeschooling two little ones through play. @Alida Vermeulen from South Africa is stepping into grandparenthood and is excited to be here. @Tami Ekpo has a 14-year-old with a passion for the science behind cooking, and she's diving into ideas for meaningful connection around food and learning. You'll definitely want to visit the Culinary Classroom and the Curious Kitchen Classroom. @Melinda Pate from Southern California is a homeschooling mom of 5 and creator of fun-based learning printables. @Patrick Taylor from Central America has that adventurous, inquisitive child in him that makes play so alive. @Chris Pallister from Clevedon is a newly-retired granddad to 4 who loves the idea of helping kids discover life beyond screens, and he's rekindling his passion for photography too. The photography session with @Cristal Vancarson tomorrow may be of interest. @Frances Scully is a curious educator and grandmother of 8 who coaches others on child engagement. @Khanyi Mzolo wants to rejuvenate connection between his son and grandson through intentional play, what a beautiful three-generation goal. @Demetrice Odds from Florida is a veteran and AI consultant focused on calm creativity, and she wants to connect her godchildren with life off their tablets.

Welcome to Connected Through Play! We're thrilled to have so many curious hearts joining us this week and what a perfect time as the Unplug and Play summit goes live this Sunday! @Terry Landa is drawn to the heart of what we do here, and with grown children and grandchildren in her life, she's ready to bring intentional play into those precious moments. @Kathryn Nichol from Newfoundland is healing her own inner child while building beautiful memories with her 5-year-old granddaughter Charlotte and there's real magic in that journey. @An Rouss, a mom focused on helping her child grow well, shares that goal with so many here. @Yuen Ying Tam, a spiritual seeker from Norway, is here to deepen quality time with children. @Patti Underwood came through @Betty Jo Winters and has five grandchildren she wants to nurture thoughtfully. @Lucy Millar with her two boys (7 and 10) is searching for fresh play ideas. @Chloe Purcell, a homeschool mama in Las Vegas, is seeking educational activities and community. @Cynthia Rodriguez from New York, a single mom of two teenage boys, wants to reclaim playful connection. @Lisa Campbell wants to get her grandkids (5 and 1) engaged away from devices. @Krista Melanson, a chef and relationship expert with three kids, is passionate about cooking together and connection. @Julie Husch, an Arizona outdoors family, wants to connect with her two boys (10 and 14) in the kitchen. @Ann Adams, mom of seven with kids ages 6–17, is here for practical play inspiration she has a wealth of experience to share and learn from.