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Partners in play

Partners in play

Keep the spark alive with these lighthearted & playful ways to reconnect throughout the day

Parenting together can be beautiful - but it can also be exhausting, messy, and full of tag-teaming through the chaos. It’s easy to feel more like co-workers than partners. This playlist is all about keeping the fun, laughter, and connection alive in small, everyday ways. Think simple date night ideas and lighthearted moments that take almost no time, no planning, and no babysitter—just a playful mindset. Because a little silliness goes a long way when you're in this parenting thing together.

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57 play ideas in the "Partners in play" playlist

Animal workout
Animal workout
Call out an animal and move like it - hop, stomp, slither, crawl, or stretch. A playful burst of movement perfect for active moods, brain breaks, or shaking off the wiggles.
1m
10m
Car watching game
Car watching game
A calming, low-effort game where everyone guesses what colour car will drive by next
0m
5m
Pick-up sticks
Pick-up sticks
A simple, timeless game that sharpens fine motor skills and concentration for kids and brings a wave of nostalgia for grownups.
1m
10m
Draw with your opposite hand
Draw with your opposite hand
Inner Child Joy
This playful art activity invites you to draw with your opposite hand as a way of letting go of perfectionism, reconnect with their inner child, and find joy in the imperfect. It helps quiet the inner critic, spark laughter, and create space for authentic self-expression.
1m
20m
Send a joy card
Send a joy card
Inner Child Joy
We tend to send a card to someone twice a year, for birthdays and Christmas. Why not send a card when you are thinking of them, when they have launched something in business, when you are proud of them, or when they have simply crossed your mind and made you smile.
5m
30m
Fold an origami heart
Fold an origami heart
Inner Child Joy
A mindful, creative folding activity that soothes the nervous system and sparks joy in the process. Folding an origami heart can be a calming solo ritual or a thoughtful way to make something for someone you love.
2m
10m
Indoor campsite
Indoor campsite
Build a classic fort and bring the magic of camping indoors - no bugs, no bad weather, just cosy, imaginative fun!
10m
60m
Family shoe race
Family shoe race
Turn the morning rush to leave the house into a playful ritual with a family shoe race!
0m
2m
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High, low, buffalo!
High, low, buffalo!
A simple, low-pressure ritual for families to reconnect and share moments from their day.
0m
5m
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Paint a pumpkin
Paint a pumpkin
A simple, mindful art-ivity using pumpkins as your canvas. A creative way to use them in season and low fuss alternative to carving!
3m
20m

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