The summit is live and I'm so excited. Here's a short video to walk you through the set up and I'll include text notes shortly. TLDW (Too long didn't watch) How to Find Your Way Around the Unplug & Play Summit There is a lot waiting for you this week, but finding what you need is simple. 1. Start with the Calendar Select Calendar at the top of our community to see the complete summit schedule. Click any session to view the details and set a reminder so you do not miss it. 2. Explore the four summit themes Open Classroom and choose the area that interests you: - Culinary - Tech - Craft & Hobby - Experts You do not need to complete anything in order. Pick the sessions that sound useful, interesting, or simply fun for your family. 3. Open the individual session page Each page includes information about the speaker, what you will explore during the session, and any resources or special gifts they have shared. This is also where you can return when you want to revisit the material. 4. Join the conversation Come back to the Community tab for announcements, reminders, questions, and conversations throughout the week. Tell us what you tried, what surprised you, and what your family wants to explore next. 5. Want to keep everything? The Unplug & Play All-Access Bundle includes all pre-recorded sessions, recordings of the live sessions, speaker resources, and giveaways in one convenient place. You will have access for the life of our community. he bundle is just $16 through August 22. From August 23 through September 1, the price will be $25. Most importantly, do not put pressure on yourself to attend everything. This is not another checklist. Choose what fits your family, invite the kids when you can, and enjoy creating a few memorable moments together. What session are you most excited to explore?

It’s been a long day, getting home from toddler sitting and glad to sit down and relax. So much fun today as my grandson mastered the art of catching bubbles and how to direct water to squirt me. But, the summit is almost here and I want to introduce a few more fabulous speakers. Some of the most important parts of play are difficult to see. A child pauses before reacting. A parent recognizes what is happening beneath a behavior. A family feels safe enough to reconnect after a difficult moment. Our next group of Expert speakers will explore how play supports emotional wellbeing, regulation, attachment, and connection. @Brenda Chilstrom presents The Missing Piece of Emotional Regulation on Monday, August 17, from 12:00–1:00 PM CDT. @Celia Kibler explores The Depth of PLAY on Thursday, August 20, from 10:00–11:00 AM CDT. @Jen Staniforth brings us the pre-recorded session Emotional Regulation Through Play. @Kayla Meyer presents the pre-recorded session Good Enough: The Science of Secure Attachment. I appreciate the phrase “good enough.” Families do not need perfect reactions, perfectly regulated children, or perfectly planned connection time. We need practical ways to understand one another and find our way back when family life gets messy. These four sessions invite us to look beneath the activity and explore what play can make possible. Which topic speaks most directly to your family right now?