10 Simple Ways to Connect With Your Kids in Just 10 Minutes a Day As parents, we’re constantly told to spend more quality time with our kids. But what does that actually look like when you’re making dinner, folding laundry,…
7 Reasons Every Family Needs a Go-To Screen-Free Game Screens have become an easy answer to almost everything. Long car ride? Hand over a tablet.Waiting for dinner? Pull out a phone.Sitting in a waiting room? Find a video. And sometimes,…
How to Keep Kids Entertained in the Car Without Screens: 10 Easy Ideas for School Days School days come with a lot of waiting. Waiting for the bus. Riding to school. Sitting in the pickup line. Driving to an after-school…
The Little Moments Are the Big Moments: Why Family Connection Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated As parents, I think sometimes we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to make memories. We plan the vacations. We schedule the family outings.…
More Than a Game: How Giplings Gives Back Is Bringing Joy to Children Entering Foster Care At Giplings, we believe childhood should be filled with moments of connection. A game around the table. A story before bed. Little hands creating,…
How to Use Screen-Free Games and Books for Learning in the Classroom and Homeschool A new school year brings new routines, new classrooms, new friends—and lots of opportunities for children to learn through play. Whether you’re a preschool teacher preparing…
Waiting Room Activities for Kids (Without a Tablet) Whether you’re waiting for a pediatrician appointment, sitting at the dentist’s office, or spending time in a therapy clinic, one thing is almost guaranteed: waiting can feel like forever when you have…
If you’ve ever found yourself anxiously waiting for your food while your child starts climbing under the table, coloring on the menu, or asking, “Is our food ready yet?” every 30 seconds, you’re not alone. Eating out with kids can…
Back-to-school season is about so much more than new backpacks, fresh pencils, and the perfect lunchbox. It’s a fresh start—a chance to spark excitement, build confidence, and create positive routines that help children love learning from day one. Whether your…
Walk down the toy aisle and you’ll find countless toys that tell children exactly what to do. Push this button. Follow these directions. Complete this one task. While there’s certainly a place for structured activities, some of the most meaningful…
