Fall break = more screen time. Set app timers so “just one more video” doesn’t eat an afternoon.
October is Fire Prevention Month. Ask your child about their school’s fire drill and evacuation plan. Talk about your plan at home, too!
Friday fun: Eat dinner together and let your child pick the conversation topic. (Yes, even if it’s about video games.)
Fall break starts soon. Set a goal with your child to finish homework or projects early so the break feels like a true break.
Fall Break is October 13 - 17, 2025. Translation: “I’m bored” season starts now. Stock snacks, patience, and board games, and thank us later.
Teach kids how to memorize one important phone number - yours! That way, they’ll be able to reach you.
Snapchat’s “My AI” sounds harmless, but it’s not a babysitter. Check your child’s privacy settings today.
Kids don’t always remember to mention school events. Skim the school website or newsletter together so nothing sneaks up.
AED Awareness = Preparedness. Know where to find life-saving AEDs, and learn how to respond to a health emergency. Fire safety and medical preparedness go hand in hand!
Mondays are for planning—pack extra snacks or water if your child has after-school activities this week.
PSA: The Lost & Found isn’t a free boutique. Label. Your. Child’s. Hoodie. :)
Teach kids the “pause before you post” rule. A 10-second pause can prevent a lifetime of regret.
Midweek check-in: Ask your child one “rose” (good thing) and one “thorn” (hard thing) from their school day.
New month, new routines. Take 5 minutes tonight to look at your family’s calendar together so kids know what’s ahead.
🐊 Motivation hack: Start the week with, “You are capable. You are smart. You are kind.” Cheesy? Maybe. Effective? Absolutely.
Ask your child: “What’s something you did today that made you proud?” Then share your own answer.
New week, new start. Share a positive affirmation: “You are capable. You are smart. You are kind.”
Celebrate effort this week with a family walk, movie, or special dessert.
🔒 Quick drill: “Would you hand this info to a stranger?” If no, then it doesn’t belong online either.
Practice remembering important info: address, phone number, parents’ names.