Read more about the article Teaching Acceptance: Whitney Wheat’s Recipe for Belonging
Whitney knows that teaching acceptance to kids means understanding the recipe for belonging.

Teaching Acceptance: Whitney Wheat’s Recipe for Belonging

Every Thursday, Whitney Wheat likes to pause and think about something important. This week, her thoughts landed on a word that sounds simple...but is anything but easy: acceptance. Many adults…

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Read more about the article Family Game Night: Building Connection & Confidence with Samantha Sourdough
Hosting a family game night is a wonderful way to build connection within the family, and confidence in kids.

Family Game Night: Building Connection & Confidence with Samantha Sourdough

In busy households filled with schedules, screens, and distractions, finding time to truly connect can feel harder than ever. That’s where Samantha Sourdough comes in. As the Crumb who represents…

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Read more about the article Celebrating Bravery: Helping Kids Stand Up for Themselves (and Others) with Penelope Pumpernickel
Celebrate all of the small ways your child might stand up for herself or others.

Celebrating Bravery: Helping Kids Stand Up for Themselves (and Others) with Penelope Pumpernickel

When we think about bravery, we often picture big, bold acts; standing on a stage, speaking in front of a crowd, or doing something daring. But Penelope Pumpernickel, the bravest…

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Read more about the article Warm-Heart Wednesday: Writing Notes That Rise with Love
A great connection activity with your kids is making notes for family members to exchange!

Warm-Heart Wednesday: Writing Notes That Rise with Love

A Family Connection Activity Featuring Samantha Sourdough Why Words Matter More Than We Realize In the middle of busy weeks filled with school, work, and endless to-do lists, families often…

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Read more about the article The Connection Challenge: 12 Months of Together Time
A great connection challenge is to plan ONE activity per month to do with the family.

The Connection Challenge: 12 Months of Together Time

With Whitney Wheat In a world that moves fast and pulls families in many directions, Whitney Wheat gently reminds us of something important: connection doesn’t have to be complicated—it just…

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Read more about the article Draw Your Future Self: Seeing Goals Through a Child’s Eyes with Rachel Rye
A great way to help kids set goals for themselves is by having them draw a future version of themselves.

Draw Your Future Self: Seeing Goals Through a Child’s Eyes with Rachel Rye

When adults think about goal setting, we often think about lists, timelines, and checklists. But kids see the future differently—and Rachel Rye knows that imagination is one of their greatest…

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Read more about the article Choose a Word of the Year: A Family Activity for Focus, Confidence, & Connection
Great family connection activity is to pick a "Word of the Year" with your kids!

Choose a Word of the Year: A Family Activity for Focus, Confidence, & Connection

You know how Merriam-Webster has its "Word of the Year," now your family can have it too! The start of a new year brings fresh energy, new possibilities, and exciting…

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Read more about the article Penelope Pumpernickel’s Monday Message: Rising Again & Setting New Goals
Use the New Year as a goal setting opportunity with kids.

Penelope Pumpernickel’s Monday Message: Rising Again & Setting New Goals

Mondays aren’t always easy—especially after you’ve just come through a difficult time. But Penelope Pumpernickel, one of our bravest Breadcrumbz, has a gentle reminder for us all:“Just like bread needs…

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Read more about the article Why Reading to Kids Matters More Than Ever: Reversing the Decline and Rebuilding Connection
With the surge in technology growth, kids are spending more time on screens than in books. Parents are too.

Why Reading to Kids Matters More Than Ever: Reversing the Decline and Rebuilding Connection

A Declining Habit With Big ConsequencesOver the past decade, studies have shown a steady decline in the number of parents reading to their children regularly. Busy schedules, digital distractions, streaming…

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