This list is filled with games, activities, courses and books that can help you connect with your child in everyday life. Wether you are a playful parent or feeling a little worn out, these ideas are here to spark laughter, meaningful chats and those little moments that matter the most.
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Big Little Chats
Book Recommendations for a greater connection
Games and Activities
Big Little Chats
My heart and soul project - simple but powerful ways to connect. Join my free course the 7 day challenge and let me know how it goes!
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Gentle Parenting vs FAFO: Which One Actually Works?
As a high school teacher, emotional resilience coach, and mum, I created this book to help busy parents like you build deeper connections with your children—without needing hours of spare time. It’s packed with practical tools, simple strategies, and...
Big Little Chat - Ten Practical Chapters to Strengthen Your Relationship Through Everyday Moments!
This free challenge is designed for parents who want to strengthen their bond with their kids—without needing to overhaul their schedule. Each day, you’ll have a short video and a simple, practical activity that helps you connect on a deeper level.
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7 Day Challenge, Boost your connection with your child!
Conversational Prompts that you can hang up around the house! Makes it so much easier to remember how to ask the question!
Prompts for conversations with children
Book Recommendations for a greater connection
I have read this probably 3 times, and the book is full of post-it notes and highlights. Need I say more?
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Strategies
I am currently soaking up anything from Maggie Dent. She has a beautiful view on raising children, especially boys.
Guiding Teen Boys to Happy, Healthy Men
Combines mindfullness and parenting. Teaches how to respond instead of react. Perfect for stressed or overwhelmed parents.
Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide
A classic, full of actionable communication tips and comic style examples.
Listen So Kids Will Talk (The How To Talk Series)
Offers a compassionate lens on strong-willed or emotionally intense children.
The Explosive Child: A New Approach
Help parents explore their own childhood to understand how it affects their parenting.
Parenting from the Inside Out - 10th Ed.
Games and Activities
This builds emotional vocabulary and strengthens self-esteem!
Totem Feel Good Game Classic & New Edition
Promotes those nice conversations and storytelling!
Hygge Games, Cozy Conversation in Pleasant Company
A silly game that makes the whole family laugh! Ideal for family night.
What Do You Meme? Family Edition [Party Game]
A great way to connect and have those big little chats!
Drawing
Lego is my favourite activity with my boys! We make cities, cars, full on police chase. So much conversation that we otherwise would not have had.