Because “Here, take the iPad” doesn’t have to be the only backup plan.

When children are bored, waiting, or having a hard time, it can be tempting to reach for a screen. Sometimes, though, all you need is the right idea at the right moment. This collection is filled with easy-to-browse activities, games, projects, conversations, and adventures to help you replace screen time with meaningful play and learning. Whether you have five minutes, a rainy afternoon, a baseball practice to get through, or a child who insists they’re “booooored.”

The ideas, activities, and resources below offer suggestions for children from 0 - 10 years old.