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A playful ritual to try when someone needs a dash of encouragement or motivation
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Playful Heart Parenting
A classic improv game that encourages kids to look on the bright side!
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Playful Heart Parenting
A hilarious storytelling game where each player only adds one word at a time. The story takes unexpected twists, flexes your creative muscles, and guarantees lots of laughter.
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I make the face, you make the sound
Playful Heart Parenting
A quick and silly connection game where one person makes a funny face and the other has to match it with a sound. It’s easy, ridiculous, and perfect for sparking connection anytime, anywhere.
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Motivation sprinkles
A playful ritual to try when someone needs a dash of encouragement or motivation
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Mindful tea break
A gentle self-care play idea - making a cup of tea slowly and mindfully. By engaging your senses at each step, you can turn an everyday routine into a grounding ritual of rest, presence, and play.
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Listen to a podcast / audiobook
A great alternative to screen time, podcasts and audiobooks can invite calm and entertainment into your day without the overstimulation.
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Fold me like laundry
A calming, playful ritual where you gently "fold" your child’s body up part by part as if they were laundry. It helps release tension, invites giggles, and creates a mindful moment of connection when big feelings take over.
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Nature spotting
Transform an ordinary walk by noticing small details in nature. A simple way to slow down, connect with the outdoors, and rediscover everyday wonder.
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Paper nail salon
Turn a sheet of paper into a playful nail salon for a simple independent play prompt or mindful activity to enjoy together!
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TV talking
Playful Heart Parenting
A hilarious family game where you mute the TV and create your own dialogue for the characters. It’s imaginative, delightfully challenging, and turns ordinary screen time into an active, creative experience.
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What if I laughed like this?
Playful Heart Parenting
A lighthearted game where everyone tries out different silly laughs, from snorts to squeaks to belly chuckles. It’s contagious, mood-lifting, and guaranteed to end in real giggles.
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Mindful tea break
A gentle self-care play idea - making a cup of tea slowly and mindfully. By engaging your senses at each step, you can turn an everyday routine into a grounding ritual of rest, presence, and play.
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Listen to a podcast / audiobook
A great alternative to screen time, podcasts and audiobooks can invite calm and entertainment into your day without the overstimulation.
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Fold me like laundry
A calming, playful ritual where you gently "fold" your child’s body up part by part as if they were laundry. It helps release tension, invites giggles, and creates a mindful moment of connection when big feelings take over.
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Nature spotting
Transform an ordinary walk by noticing small details in nature. A simple way to slow down, connect with the outdoors, and rediscover everyday wonder.
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Sing karaoke
Turn screen time into a mini concert! Grab a mic (or a hairbrush) and sing along to favourite tunes for a fun, interactive music session.
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Paper nail salon
Turn a sheet of paper into a playful nail salon for a simple independent play prompt or mindful activity to enjoy together!
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Pass the face
Take turns copying each other's silly faces in this funny chain game. A hilarious way to explore self-expression, emotions, and creativity while sharing laughs together.
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Cover me
Let the kids cover you with blankets & cushions while you get a mini rest!
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DIY projector
Turn a recycled cardboard tube into a mini projector for simple shadow shows, storytelling and STEM learning!
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Bouncing bubbles recipe
Make extra strong bubbles you can catch and bounce from everyday kitchen ingredients
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What's on my bum?
A hilarious sensory guessing game that gets lots of giggles and builds body awareness.
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Living room dance party
Get the whole family moving to their favourite tunes!
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