Back to coloring book land, feedback please. Would your kid think this was fun or beneath them? What about you as the adult? Does this spark interest or meh?

Introduce change to your kids? One thing I don’t think we talk about enough as a society is how to introduce change. Some kids seem to adapt well while others struggle. Depending on age, change will also mean different things to the child. I’m in one of those deep thought modes as I ponder an unplanned trip to Grand Rapids, MI next week on behalf of a client. Do you flex with change or dig in? Do you see your kids adopt your behavior or are they opposite? What types of games or activities could help in teaching how to navigate change?

Hi everyone, I've been working on two very different projects for the community. One is with my partner Ken and revolves around food and coloring and is designed for the 3-9 year old set. The other is a new approach to the labs. I'm looking for a few play testers who would be willing to try out the new lab ideas and provide feedback. I'm still thinking about how I can reward and recognize you for your help but let me know if that sounds like something of interest. The first lab change is to the Build lab.

Hey everyone! Emily Harper here from the US. If you're anything like me, trying to keep track of fun activities, hands-on project ideas, and creative moments for kids can feel like total chaos. I used to have random craft instructions, kitchen experiment notes, and story prompts scattered across a million different browser tabs, sticky notes, and phone screenshots—never able to find the right idea when it was actually time to play. So, I decided to organize my creative experiments into something much more structured and fun. Here is how I keep our playful labs running smoothly: - The Play & Tinkering Vault: A centralized home for keeping track of hands-on builds, cardboard engineering, and kitchen science experiments without the usual clutter. - XAMPP & Local SQL: Where all my digital project files, printable logs, and local activity archives live securely offline, fully backed up and ready whenever inspiration strikes. - Floment AI: Whenever I need a quick, imaginative spark—like "simple kitchen science experiment about density using household items"—I feed the raw idea into Floment AI and instantly get 3 playful variations and step-by-step instructions in 2s flat. How are you all keeping playtime organized and stress-free in your world lately? Drop your favorite quick activities below!

Getting ready to get the ingredients prepped and the experiment started. Over at @Henry Hunter's Crust and Crumb Academy, bakers are in full force today making this delicious sounding Special Round Challah. If you happened to catch Chef Henry's presentation during the Unplug & Play summit, he shared a bit about his introduction to Challah and the special memories it holds. Complicated breads are not my strong suit but I'm willing to get my hands dirty and try something new. Have you ever made a Challah? If yes, what tips do you have and if no, do you bake bread? What's your favorite. Stay tuned, I'll be sharing pictures of the adventure as I proceed.