Teaching your child to have a voice and be assertive is an important life skill that may benefit their future. Experts say assertiveness skills can help your child’s relationships—whether they be romantic ones or friendships, in work or school settings, or simply with themselves.
What’s the best part of fall? As autumn arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, it brings crunchy leaves, cool breezes, and cozy evenings. Celebrate the colors, flavors, and feelings of the season with Caribu’s collection of fall books! Take a trip to a pumpkin patch, collect some acorns, and learn how animals prepare for the winter. Put on some warm socks, grab a cup of apple cider, and make a Caribu Call with the little ones to get in the mood!
Memory Match, Tile Puzzles, Sequence Scrambles — Caribu’s new games are an exciting way to connect with family members in your next virtual playdate! These colorful contests are excellent activities for all ages. Play one-on-one, or try a team tournament with your grandchildren!
If you’re among those feeling bothered about the results of the election, you’re not alone. Bianka Hardin, a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of Centered Therapy Chicago says she’s heard election anxieties from patients and seen an increased number of people seeking therapy.
Caribu’s books and activities offer a magical mix to inspire imagination, laughter, and calm. Schedule a Caribu Call with your grandchildren to share in their smiles and enthusiasm! Enjoy reading, playing, and drawing together in a virtual playdate. Here are our Top Picks to stay calm this election week.
Let’s teach our children to stay informed, stay alert, and opt for action by taking time to engage and vote in Election 2020! By casting our ballots, it is the best way for us to hold our leaders accountable, give power to our voices, and strive for a better future.
While in-person Día de los Muertos festivities might be quieter this year due to COVID-19, many are still decorating family alters and participating in online events. Join in the celebrations with Caribu’s drawing pages! Color calaveras and other traditional designs in your next Caribu Call. Connect with loved ones to share family stories and honor the spirits of those who have passed.
There’s nothing parents hate more than daylight saving time, except for maybe onesies with like 8,000 buttons. While there is much debate on whether the time change that much of the country faces twice a year is beneficial, for parents it can wreak havoc on household sleep schedules and routines. Nobody wants to mess with a tired, cranky toddler. So what, if anything, can parents do to help kids adjust to time changes?
Halloween is almost here, and monsters and ghouls are coming near! Start the spooking with books both sweet and mysterious in your next Caribu Video-Call. Check out all of the twisted tales in the ‘Happy Halloween’ category of the Caribu library. Plus enjoy our ghostly Halloween games and crafty coloring pages! Put on your costumes and plan your playdates for an evening of family fun and surprises. Celebrate from a safe social distance with exciting books and activities for all ages! Here are some of our top reads for a Happy Halloween:
Grab a pumpkin and get your costumes ready! Halloween 2020 is almost here, and there’s nothing like sharing fall’s favorite fright fest with your loved ones. Join Caribu to celebrate with our ‘Happy Halloween’ category, filled with ghostly books and activities for you to enjoy in a virtual playdate! Connect from a safe social distance with a Halloween Caribu Call to read, color, and play together.