Sky Is Falling

Blindfold Tag

Did Marco-Polo even like swimming? Bring the classic pool game inside! A small to medium sized room with the breakables removed and sharp corners covered in blankets will work best. Give the seeker a blindfold or turn out all the...

Kitchen Dodgeball

Swap the gym balls for crumpled paper, ball-pit balls,  or wet sponges. Lay some tape on the floor to delineate the boundary and bring all the fun indoors for year round energy busting fun!

Outside-In

Changeup time. The same old toys in a new environment will rejuvenate the fun and excitement. Grab the soccer ball, mini trampoline, bike, or Power Wheel car. Put it in front of your bored TV-watching kids and behold the creative...

String From Above

Make learning tee ball more fun and engaging with a simple 3/16 elastic cord tied to a tree limb or basketball hoop. Tie a chip clip to the end for hanging water balloons, or tie on a sock and stuff...

Sumo Wrestling

Draw-Back

Draw a letter, word, or sketch on your kids back and have them guess what it is. Great for bedtime play or a bit of entertainment on a long flight. Soothing and relaxing too (or ticklish if you want....)

Kid Lift

Don't skip out on family time to get your workout in - use the kiddos as weights! You'll be surprised how strong your core will become when slinging 50 pounds of dynamic weight! Beyond the obvious physical benefits, it's about building...

Costco Day!

So you're the proud new owner of a 30-pack of paper towel rolls... But to your kid, those are castle bricks, bowling pins, and footballs! See who can build the tallest tower, build a wall to smash through, or get...

Fort

Did you know they make "forts" that blow up in 5 seconds with just a box fan? Crazy. But... cutting the corners on fort building is missing half the fun, as long as you use legit clamps. Otherwise, your kids...

Distorted Voices

Not like you'd go out of your way for this one, but keep it in mind the next time there's a giant fan at a restaurant or some leftover helium balloons. Because seizing the little moments of opportunity is what...

Dude... You Have A Box?!

That's more than a box. That's a fort, a helmet, dartboard, robot part, pair of airplane wings, crash pad, grass hill or staircase sled, a car to slide across the floor, a rocket ship (give it a good shake for...

Trick Shots

Just throw down a challenge like landing a hat on a post or ball in the hat, then see where your child's creativity takes it. Maybe its rolling a ball down a magnatile ramp or catching a goldfish in your...

Start A Prank War

Having a friendly prank war with your kids can offer a surprising number of benefits, both for them and for the family dynamic. Here are some key values to consider: Fun and Laughter: Let's face it, pranks create shared laughter and...

The Welcome Home Ambush

Get a jump on your kids by greeting them with an arsenal of Nerf guns or the like. Just be sure to leave them a set to return fire! DADDIO LEVEL: Unload a roll of toilet paper on them in...