You all know who makes this community hum, right? It's the ones who show up consistently, ask thoughtful questions, and spark conversations that keep us all thinking and growing. I want to give a great big thank you to @Paulette Ng for bringing creative energy and genuine connection to every thread. @Jen Staniforth who brings two decades of expertise and warmth that lifts everyone around her. @Sandy Chong shows up with curiosity and courage as a fellow baker. @Chanie Twersky creates space for real, meaningful dialogue and play. @Anna Murrietta brings wisdom from years of big-picture thinking and her grandparenting experience. @Brenda Chilstrom generously shares her expertise with such care. @Auli Takala bridges worlds and brings perspective from across the globe. And @Lyndal P shows up consistently to add thoughtfulness to our conversations. If you've been reading along, I invite you to jump in with a comment and join the magic.

Family vacations are wonderful. And laid-back family at home evenings are equally wonderful. Play can enrich those easy, quiet evenings. There will be much inspiration for adding a dose of fun to life in the Unplug & Play Summit. Different presenters with different inspirations each day. Join me on the final day, Saturday the 22nd. I'll be a "tour guide" for playing in the kitchen as a family. Expect some new ideas you might not have thought of. Like peeling yellow squash and adding the ribbons to the marinara (or meat sauce) the next time you cook pasta. Peeling yellow squash is easy. Good for a younger kid. Come join us! https://www.skool.com/connectthruplay/about #UnplugAndPlay

Hello, Unplug and Play Community! I’m Celia Kibler, and I’m so excited to be joining @Mary Nunaley for a conversation about the incredible power of hands-on play. Play has been part of my life and work for as long as I can remember. In 1987, I co-founded Funfit® Family Fitness to help children and families connect, learn, move, and grow through play. I’m also the co-author of the Funfit® Games Book, filled with 125 active games and activities families can enjoy together. As a mom of five, stepmom, grandmother of nine, and family coach, I have always incorporated play into my own parenting and the work I do with families. It is also an important part of my Be A Better Parent LAB community, where I help parents create calmer, more connected, and more cooperative families. Hands-on play is so much more than entertainment. It builds confidence, strengthens relationships, encourages creativity, reduces stress, teaches lifelong skills, and gives children what screens simply cannot. I can’t wait to talk with Mary, share some of what I’ve learned from a lifetime of playing with children, and hopefully inspire you to bring even more movement, laughter, connection, and hands-on fun into your family. I look forward to meeting you at the summit! Comment below with what you think the acronym for P.L.A.Y. might stand for. The person who guesses closest can win a copy of my Games book.

Hello all! I just wanted to introduce myself to the group. My name is Kayla, and I’m a licensed mental health therapist, mom to a 2-year-old, adjunct psychology professor, and presenter at the upcoming summit! My session, “Good Enough: The Science of Secure Attachment,” will be pre-recorded so you can watch it whenever you have a free moment, which I know can be few and far between when you have little ones! 😊 I’m so passionate about attachment theory and understanding the ways our early experiences shape how we relate to ourselves and others. I’m especially passionate about making this information practical and approachable, because understanding why we do what we do can be such a powerful first step toward creating change. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share something I care so deeply about with all of you. I hope the session gives you some insight, encouragement, and maybe even a few “aha!” moments as you think about your own relationships and parenting journey. I’m looking forward to being part of the summit and connecting with you all! ❤️

While @Charlotte Bick and I are busy putting the finishing touches on the Unplug & Play summit I first wanted to thank everyone for being involved and active. I'd also like to invite all of our speakers that are in the community to follow the lead of @Paula Artis, @Cristal Vancarson, @Elliott Robertson, and @Andrew Brooks and take a few minutes to post about your session and ask our fabulous community members what questions they might have about your presentation. This is a great way for everyone to get to know each other while I tidy up behind the scenes. Tomorrow, I'll also be back with more Meet the Speaker updates but in the meantime, @Auli Takala, @Anna Murrietta, @Beth Hanning, @Betty Jo Winters, @Brenda Chilstrom, @Cam Parkes. @Celia Kibler. @Chanie Twersky. @Dale Cox. @Elizabeth Raum. @Gopika Ashok M. @Henry Hunter. @Janell Bitton. @Jen Staniforth, @Joanne Langston. @John Futch. @Kayla Meyer, @Elizabeth Houston, @Max Orlewicz. @Mayelice Castro, and @Tosca Fasso Let's get to know each other and let the community ask some questions.