Welcome to the Weekend Kit. If you’re new here, we mix it up on Friday because it’s more fun that way. Have a great weekend. Exciting stuff coming next week.

“The lone father is not a strong father. Fathering is a difficult and perilous journey and is done well with the help of other men.” – John L. Hart

THE DIGEST

  • Most Clicked: The 4 Parenting Styles (And Which One Is Best)

  • Best Community Reply: “You can’t pour from an empty cup. Find ways to fill your cup.”

Last Week’s Poll Results:

“Your relationship with the in-laws?”

The results?

  • 45% said “One big happy family”

  • 29% said “Respectful boundaries”

  • 21% said “It’s… complicated”

  • 4% said “Holiday obligation mode”

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What to Do With the Kiddos

  • Babies (0–2): Bubble Watch. Sit on the porch or in the yard and blow bubbles.

  • Toddlers (3–5): Toy Car Wash. Fill a bin with water, soap, and sponges. Let them scrub their toy cars, dinosaurs, or whatever’s filthy.

  • Kids (6–9): Treasure Hunt. Hide 5–7 things around the yard or house and give silly clues. Bonus: buy a cheap metal detector on Amazon.

  • Tweens (10–12+): Capture the Flag: After Dark Edition. Flashlights + a backyard = peak core memory.

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