Hi Community, Tis the seasons for spammers and bots to start trying to infiltrate communities. I do my best to read every reply and post and to vet all prospective members but occasionally one slips through. I just deleted a scam post and sent a warning. So, if you see something that seems questionable, if someone is in your DMs that you didn't invite or you just feel uncomfortable, let me know and I will take action. I hate that I have to make this type of post but better safe than sorry.

Do you have pets? We currently have four cats ranging in age from under a year to nearly 11 and my daughter is going to be sending her 10 year old Maine Coon to live with us for a while. When your daughter is a “geriatric” pregnancy with a toddler at home, you don’t question the ask. Anyway, here’s Lord Stanley of Cup hard at work🤫

Hi Everyone, I’m so excited to share several events being hosted right here in the community. On Oct 21, Chef @Andrew Brooks will be leading us in a Cook-along sharing tips to make healthy food bowls. Details in the calendar. A few days later Chef @Henry Hunter will be dropping a family fun baking lesson and we will schedule a bake-along shortly after the lesson to answer questions and share the joy. On Oct 30, I’ll be introducing a beginner RPG designed for families. Simple to play and you can learn more in the classroom #Story Quest: Become the Hero On November 7, @Paula Artis will be guiding us through a fun session using ChatGPT and craft supplies from home to create your own personalized Holiday Pop-Up book. Recommended age 8 and up (5 and up with adult help). More details in the calendar. Then @Celia Kibler and I will be co-hosting two sessions on Parenting through the Holidays. Stay tuned for dates and times. What other types of sessions or activities would you like to see? We have a very talented community and I want to see you shine.

It’s a rainy lazy day here in middle TN. No baking, no computer, just naps and curled up with a good book. But, I don’t want to abandon the community so let’s play a fun guessing game, this is one where you can play with the kids in your life, with adult friends, or in the community. Let’s see how many adventures happen. Don’t forget, don’t post and ghost! Comment on a few. To get us started, here are three fictional examples to give you an idea of how creative you can be. How good are you at spotting a tall tale? We’re kicking off a little game of childhood memories, family mischief, and stories that sound too ridiculous to be true. Here’s how to play: I’ll share three stories. Two are true (at least in our imaginary example), and one is completely made up. Can you spot the tall tale? Round 1: Childhood Mischief A. My brother and I once held a funeral for a broken toaster, complete with a shoebox coffin and a very emotional speech. B. I convinced my younger sister that if she planted jellybeans in the garden, a candy tree would grow. She watered them for two weeks. C. My grandma taught our cat to ring the doorbell whenever she wanted a cookie. Unfortunately, she figured out how to ring it at 3 a.m. Your turn! Which one is the tall tale: A, B, or C? Drop your guess in the comments and tell us why you picked it. Then share your own Two Truths and a Tall Tale. Let’s see who can fool the rest of us! P.S. These three stories are fictional examples. There isn’t a real answer to reveal, but I can’t wait to hear your real-life adventures!

It's wonderful to have some fresh faces joining us here at Connected Through Play. We're so glad you found your way to our corner of the community. @Al Anderson is bringing creativity and storytelling to the table—crafting children's stories with heart and sharing them with grandkids ranging from 5 to 21. @Even Kate is here to learn new play ideas and connect with other families who care deeply about supporting children's growth and happiness. @Takashi Watanabe is curious about how play fuels children's learning and development, and wants to discover meaningful ways to support that journey. @Alicia Powers, based in Las Vegas, is an aunt to 6-year-old twin girls and is working on learning to play more herself—a beautiful goal. @Andre and Jessica Anderson are excited to connect with other families through games and play, bringing their passion for intentional living to the community. @Maureen Kilbride from Aiken, SC, is here because it looked like fun—and we love that energy—as she spends time with her grand nieces and nephews. @Shaw Beaver is a proud grandparent dedicated to making learning joyful for young children, and brings a passion for literacy, creativity, and confidence-building through play. We're excited to have you all here. Dive in, share your ideas, and let's grow this community together.