Your Parenting Playbook for the Holidays + Books We Love to Give

Learn better. Play smarter. | [View this email in your browser]( Parenting made simpler. Written by experts. Designed for intentional parents. Your Parenting Playbook for the Holidays + Books We Love to Give Ta da! Here’s a single email with go-to tools + strategies that can help in a parenting pinch this holiday break. You might not need them today, or even tomorrow, but some time over the next two weeks, you may find yourself amidst the festive antics of whining, tantrums, boredom, not listening or sibling bickering. All good times (!!) So here’s your parenting playbook for when you need it. Every Day Tools [Plinkit 10-Day Activity Challenge for Kids]( (printable) [Go-To Parenting Scripts - How to Respond]( Challenging Behavior [How to Encourage Listening]( [How to Handle Disrespectful Language and Tone of Voice]( [Whining - Make It Stop!]( [Tantrums - What You Could Do]( [Discipline - Logical Consequences]( Managing Sibling Conflict [When Your Preschooler Hits]( [How to Handle Sibling Fights]( [Wheel of Choices]( ["I" Messages]( [Tattling vs. Telling]( "I’m Bored!" (with printable activities) [How to Teach Your Child to Move Through Boredom]( (with our Boredom Buster Bingo) [24 Clever + Creative Project-Based Learning Ideas]( [Easy / No-Prep, Self-Directed Activities]( [How to Build Your Child’s Independence]( And if you’re still searching for that last-minute gift, we love giving books. Below are our handpicked favorites from our [Plinkit Holiday Gift Guide.]( (Psst - Our best-selling picks: Hello, Rain!, Myth Match Flipbook and Guinness World Records 2022.) However you’re celebrating this holiday season, from our families at Plinkit to yours, we’re wishing you a safe, peaceful and playful holiday. May the new year bring you hope and joy with your little ones. We’ll see you back here in 2022 - ready to learn + ready to play! READ + SHARE [Made with Love: Pancakes!]( A book that's uniquely shaped like a pile of pancakes - very awesome! The descriptive words are great for [developing oral language]( and the fun guessing games are super for [language development.]( [SHOP NOW]( READ + SHARE [Counting Creatures]( Gorgeous illustrations that pair parent animals with their babies. A must-have counting book that uses rhyming text, lift-the-flaps, peekaboo holes and search-and-find surprises. [SHOP NOW]( READ + SHARE [You Matter]( Winner of Best Book of the Year by several publications. Whimsical text and charming illustrations will help your child see the world from different points of view. [SHOP NOW]( READ + SHARE [Hello, Rain!]( Calling all kids who adore jumping in muddy puddles! A cheerful book that celebrates rain, natural beauty and the glory of [playing outside.]( Poetic with beautiful artwork. [SHOP NOW]( READ + SHARE [Your Name is a Song]( We love this story, the concept, the illustrations…all of it! Especially the feeling it leaves in you - pride in your own identity and the respect and care in learning the meaning behind other people’s names. [SHOP NOW]( READ + SHARE [Carmela Full of Wishes]( Written and illustrated by an award-winning team. This ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most unexpected places will inspire young writers. Lyrical and poignant. [SHOP NOW]( READ + SHARE [In the Garden]( Immersive. An extraordinary lift-the-flap book that richly journeys into flora and fauna. With each flap, there is a sense of discovery and an appreciation and respect for the earth. [SHOP NOW]( READ + SHARE [Myth Match Flipbook]( Super cool! An irresistible activity book with outstanding artwork. Wordless - ready for wild imaginations and vivid storytelling. [SHOP NOW]( READ + SHARE [Guinness World Records 2022]( Curated with an eye for where record-breaking made a positive impact to the world and our natural ecosystem. Part of the collectible series by award-winning illustrator Rod Hunt. [SHOP NOW]( READ + SHARE [When on Earth?]( Learn about the most fascinating places in the world and why they’re there. Visually captivating with 75 3D maps. Guaranteed to ignite your child’s curiosity about the world. [SHOP NOW]( READ + SHARE [Because of Winn-Dixie]( A heartwarming [read aloud.]( Filled with a diverse set of characters and relationships, this is a page-turner that tugs on hope, friendship and humor. [SHOP NOW]( READ + SHARE [Hello Happy!]( Doodle fun + inspiration. Quirky graphics and entertaining activities keep this interactive book engaging. Even when there are [big, anxious feelings.]( [SHOP NOW]( Be a Plinkit Pro We hope you enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through Plinkit Pro membership support. Membership support allows us to keep bringing you time-saving and practical child development insights. [BE A PLINKIT PRO]( to enjoy access to all our expert guidance and events. Learn better. Play smarter. [THE PLINKIT HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE]( FOLLOW US: 'Tis the season for giving. FORWARD to a friend! Our content is written in partnership with the best child development experts. No ads. No sponsored recommendations. Just original content. This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( Plinkit · Parenting made simpler. · Written by experts. Designed for intentional parents., California 94118 · USA [Mailchimp Email Marketing](