All About: Just For Fun Fridays!

Our newest feature, Just For Fun Fridays, launches tomorrow! I am incredibly excited to share it with you all. Some of you may be wondering, what is Just For Fun Fridays? Is it helpful? How can I use it? Will it be complicated? Is it really fun? Really?

So, to answer all your burning questions (because I know you have 'em!), here's a quick guide all about these videos and how to use them for you and your family:

• It was born out of suggestions from you: In conversation and on the survey, I received a lot of feedback that talking about diversity was hard. To a lot of people, it feels awkward and forced. They didn't know what to say or how to say it. Just For Fun Fridays was born to make this easy - even fun - so it will be something you want to do. Not just something that you have to do.
• The videos are short: They are almost always 5 minutes or less (which is a small miracle because I am a quintessential New Yorker - I like to talk a lot). Everyone needs mental breaks throughout the workday. Watch the latest JFFF as you are sipping a cup of coffee and planning out what you'll be doing this weekend.
• A free one-page guide is always included: It includes a rating of each item based on its ability to learn something new and spark conversation, questions, comments, games, and/or activities to do with the item, the appropriate age range, and ways to continue the conversation.
• All kinds of items are included: This week's item is not right for your kiddo? Check back next week! We mix it up a lot. Books, TV shows, art materials, movies, toys, the list goes on and on...
• Your direct participation is not always required: The idea is to engage with your kids, but sometimes we just want - need - to get things done. No worries, there are some things that many kids can do independently as well.
• It's all about the questions - not having all the answers: It's ok not to know the answer or know what to say all the time. the most important thing is to encourage questions and interest. Perfection is not required!
• Comments, questions, & suggestions ALWAYS welcome: And highly encouraged. I want to hear from you. What you like, what you don't like, additional suggestions, or items to review. Let me know what you think!

Does it sound easy, fun, and doable? That's because it is! Don't miss a post - sign up to get Just For Fun Fridays delivered to you every week! It'll give you some great ideas for things to do with your kids over the weekend or anytime.