🚦 Online traffic light: Green = safe to post, Yellow = pause and think, Red = don’t even dream about it.
Make Friday “Family Fun Fact Day.” Everyone shares something new they learned this week.
Talk briefly about gratitude. Ask: “What’s one thing you’re thankful for today?”
Midweek reset: Check grades or assignments online together. Praise effort.
💤 Teens say they’re fine on 4 hours of sleep. Lies. Get them 8+ or you’ll see the zombie apocalypse at breakfast.
Take a drive with your child and count how many different types of license plates you see.
Plan out the week together—sports, homework, meals. Kids feel calmer when they know what’s coming.
Share one of your favorite school memories with your child. Invite them to share theirs from this week.
👀 Sit with your kid and scroll their apps with them. Not snooping—coaching. You might even learn what “rizz” means.
Do a “digital audit” as a family—look at how much screen time sneaks in. Make a small change together.
Stay Safe, Stay Ready. Students will participate in intruder drills this month and are reminded to follow adult instructions without hesitation. Respectful participation builds confidence and calm in the event of a real emergency.
Set aside time today to check your email or parent portal for updates. Important info doesn’t deliver itself!
🍎 Homework hack: Brains work in sprints, not marathons. Try 20 minutes on, 5 minutes off. Even adults would be smarter if we did this.
Ask your child to teach you something new they learned today. Kids love being the expert.
No school today! Use this time to rest or do one fun activity as a family.
Write a short note and tuck it in your child's lunchbox/backpack. Encouragement goes further than caffeine.
🛑 Reminder: “Private account” doesn’t mean “safe account.” Teach your kid that screenshots never expire.
Take a “Tech Timeout” tonight. Play a board game, shoot hoops, or bake something instead.
Practice the “stranger danger” talk—simple reminders about who to trust and what to do if they feel unsafe.
🎒 Backpack truth: Pack it at night. Otherwise, you’re one broken zipper away from a morning meltdown.