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Banks get slick."],"minutes":45,"slug":"rock-skipping","time":"45 min","title":"Skip a stone five times"},{"card":2,"gear":["One straight stick about a yard long and thumb-thick, for the ridge pole","About ten sticks a little longer than your ridge is high","Two forked sticks, or two chairs, to hold the ridge pole up"],"minutes":120,"slug":"lean-to","time":"2 hrs","title":"Build a backyard lean-to"},{"card":3,"gear":["A flashlight with a red light, or a regular one covered with red paper or cellophane, kept off unless you need it","Warm layers: it's colder after dark than it felt at dinner","Something light-colored or reflective if you'll be near a street"],"minutes":40,"slug":"moon-walk","time":"40 min","title":"A no-flashlight moon walk"},{"card":4,"gear":["Two pieces of soft rope or cord about an arm's length each, two colors if you have them","A chair leg or a broom handle to tie around","A small bundle to tie up: sticks, pencils or a rolled towel"],"minutes":30,"slug":"knots","time":"30 min","title":"Tie a square knot and a bowline"},{"card":5,"gear":["A straight stick about a yard long","Three small stones or twigs to mark with","A timer, or a snack that takes fifteen minutes"],"minutes":30,"slug":"shadow-stick","time":"30 min","title":"Find north with a stick and the sun"},{"card":6,"gear":["Three clear plastic jars, cups or food containers with lids","Tape or sticky labels and a marker","Their own money: birthday cash, allowance or chore money, in coins and small bills"],"minutes":30,"slug":"three-jars","time":"30 min","title":"Spend, save, give: three jars"},{"card":7,"gear":["Your normal shopping list, with five items circled for the detective","A detective sheet: an index card or paper with five rows, item, choice A, choice B, winner","A pencil and something to write on, like a clipboard or a cereal-box back"],"minutes":60,"slug":"price-detective","time":"60 min","title":"Grocery price detective"},{"card":8,"gear":["$20, in cash so it can be counted, or written at the top of the budget sheet","Paper and a pencil for the brainstorm and the budget","A phone or computer for looking up prices and hours, used with you nearby"],"minutes":60,"slug":"twenty-dollar-outing","time":"60 min to plan","title":"Your kid plans a $20 family outing"},{"card":9,"gear":["Their pay stub, printed or open in the payroll app, or the CFPB's free sample stub if they don't have one yet","A copy of the W-4 they filled out when they were hired, if they have one","A phone calculator"],"minutes":45,"slug":"first-paycheck","time":"45 min","title":"Read a first pay stub together"},{"card":10,"gear":["A sticky note or the notes app for tomorrow's first task","Your phone's Do Not Disturb or Focus setting","One landing spot inside the door for keys, bag and phone"],"minutes":10,"slug":"doorway-reset","time":"10 min","title":"The 10-minute doorway reset after work"},{"card":11,"gear":["Two or three real things from your job: a tool, a badge, a uniform piece, a sample of what you make, or a photo you're allowed to share","Paper and markers so your kid can draw your job","The question cards: the questions below, written on scraps of paper"],"minutes":30,"slug":"show-your-work","time":"30 min","title":"Show your kid what you do at work"},{"card":12,"gear":["Your calendars: a shared phone calendar or the paper one on the fridge","A notebook or shared note for the week's jobs and a \"later\" list","One money number: the grocery budget, the account balance, or a bill coming due"],"minutes":20,"slug":"weekly-huddle","time":"20 min","title":"The 20-minute weekly parent huddle"},{"card":13,"gear":["Something to eat that isn't the usual: ingredients for a dish you'll make together, or dessert from somewhere you both like","A drawer or basket for both phones","A deck of cards or a two-player game"],"minutes":90,"slug":"date-night-at-home","time":"90 min","title":"Date night at home after bedtime"},{"card":14,"gear":["Three to five open bins or baskets, no lids","Pictures for the labels: cut from toy boxes, drawn by you, or printed","Clear packing tape"],"minutes":15,"slug":"toy-cleanup-race","time":"15 min","title":"Toy cleanup race: picture bins, a song and a timer"},{"card":15,"gear":["A basket of clean, dry laundry from the whole house","An empty basket or a cleared spot for each person's pile","Masking tape and a marker for drawer labels"],"minutes":30,"slug":"laundry-crew","time":"30 min","title":"Sort, fold, put away: the laundry crew"},{"card":16,"gear":["A sheet of paper or poster board","Markers and a ruler","Stickers or a pen for checkmarks"],"minutes":30,"slug":"chore-chart","time":"30 min","title":"A chore chart you'll actually keep"},{"card":17,"gear":["Tire pressure gauge","The car's owner's manual (or the maker's website version)","A penny"],"minutes":45,"slug":"car-care-basics","time":"45 min","title":"Check tire pressure and oil with your teen"},{"card":18,"gear":["1 cup flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 cup milk, 1 egg, 2 tbsp melted butter or oil","Measuring cups and spoons, plus a butter knife for leveling","Two bowls, a small cup for cracking the egg, and a whisk"],"minutes":45,"slug":"pancake-saturday","time":"45 min","title":"Pancake Saturday"},{"card":19,"gear":["Store-bought pizza dough, or flatbreads, English muffins or tortillas","A jar of pizza sauce and a bag of shredded mozzarella","Toppings in small bowls: pepperoni, peppers, olives, ham, pineapple"],"minutes":60,"slug":"pizza-night","time":"60 min","title":"Make-your-own pizza night"},{"card":20,"gear":["About 2 pounds of boneless chicken thighs or breasts","Vegetables (potatoes plus carrots, broccoli or peppers), oil, salt, pepper","Instant-read food thermometer"],"minutes":90,"slug":"teen-cooks-dinner","time":"90 min","title":"Your teen cooks dinner: one-pan chicken"},{"card":21,"gear":["Soft snack food: bananas, berries, plain yogurt, soft bread or tortillas, an avocado","A colander","A small bowl, a sturdy spoon and a fork"],"minutes":20,"slug":"snack-helper","time":"20 min","title":"Toddler snack helper: wash, tear, stir, pour"},{"card":22,"gear":["Two or three sturdy board books with big, clear pictures (yours or the library's)","A favorite stuffed animal to \"read\" to at the end"],"minutes":15,"slug":"point-and-name","time":"15 min","title":"Picture-book point-and-name for toddlers"},{"card":23,"gear":["Whatever the library asks you to bring to sign up a kid (call or check their site first)","A tote bag or backpack for the books","A short list, in their words, of what they're into right now"],"minutes":90,"slug":"library-card-day","time":"90 min","title":"Library card day: their own card, their own books"},{"card":24,"gear":["A chapter book a little above what they read alone (library is fine)","A bookmark or scrap of paper for guesses","A timer (kitchen timer or a clock, not your phone in your hand)"],"minutes":30,"slug":"read-aloud-voices","time":"30 min","title":"Chapter-book nights: 20 minutes, voices, cliffhangers"},{"card":25,"gear":["Two copies of the book (library, e-book, or share one and take turns)","Sticky notes or scraps of paper to mark pages","Fries, pancakes or a drink somewhere, your treat (optional)"],"minutes":30,"slug":"two-person-book-club","time":"30 min","title":"A two-person book club with your teen"},{"card":26,"gear":["Two or three flat sheets or light blankets","Two kitchen chairs, plus couch cushions for walls","Clothespins, chip clips or binder clips"],"minutes":45,"slug":"blanket-fort-den","time":"45 min","title":"Blanket-fort reading den"},{"card":27,"gear":["Cardboard tubes (paper towel, toilet paper, wrapping paper) and a big box","Painter's tape or masking tape","Kid scissors"],"minutes":90,"slug":"cardboard-marble-run","time":"90 min","title":"Cardboard marble run on the wall or a box"},{"card":28,"gear":["Couch cushions or pillows","Painter's tape or masking tape for floor lines","A blanket and two chairs, or a big cardboard box, for a tunnel"],"minutes":30,"slug":"hallway-obstacle-course","time":"30 min","title":"Rainy-day hallway obstacle course"},{"card":29,"gear":["A laptop or tablet open to the AAP Family Media Plan on HealthyChildren.org","A big sheet of paper and markers","A basket or box where phones and tablets go during screen-free times"],"minutes":45,"slug":"family-media-plan","time":"45 min","title":"Make a family media plan together"},{"card":30,"gear":["A shoebox or bin with a lid","Zip bags or envelopes, one per activity","Index cards or paper and a marker"],"minutes":30,"slug":"screen-swap-box","time":"30 min","title":"The screen-free swap box"},{"card":31,"gear":["The phone, with family controls ready to set up together","A sheet of paper and two pens for the agreement","A charging spot outside the bedroom, like the kitchen counter"],"minutes":45,"slug":"first-phone-talk","time":"45 min","title":"The first-phone talk and agreement"},{"card":32,"gear":["A small tent, or a blanket fort made from sheets and chairs","Sleeping bags or blankets, plus pillows","A flashlight for each camper"],"minutes":720,"slug":"living-room-campout","time":"Overnight","title":"Living-room campout"},{"card":33,"gear":["A sheet of paper","Markers or crayons","Tape or a fridge magnet"],"minutes":15,"slug":"feelings-check-in","time":"15 min","title":"The feelings check-in: a number, a word, what helps"},{"card":34,"gear":["A drive of 15 to 20 minutes, just the two of you","Your phone, face down and silenced","One topic, picked before you leave"],"minutes":20,"slug":"car-ride-talk","time":"20 min","title":"The car-ride talk: hard topics, side by side"},{"card":35,"gear":["TV and news alerts off","A few basic facts you've checked yourself","Paper and markers, for kids who'd rather draw"],"minutes":20,"slug":"scary-news-talk","time":"20 min","title":"Talking with your kid about scary news"},{"card":36,"gear":["A room or porch to step away to","A glass of water"],"minutes":10,"slug":"repair-after-yelling","time":"10 min","title":"Repair after you lose your temper"},{"card":37,"gear":["A pillow, cushion or beanbag","A soft blanket","Two or three calm things: a board book, a stuffed animal, a squeeze ball"],"minutes":30,"slug":"calm-down-corner","time":"30 min","title":"Set up a calm-down corner"},{"card":38,"gear":["A sheet of paper for a week chart","A pen","Tape or a fridge magnet"],"minutes":10,"slug":"when-then-week","time":"10 min a day","title":"A week of “when-then”: calm limits that stick"},{"card":39,"gear":["Comfortable shoes for everyone","A flashlight or clip-on light","Something bright or reflective to wear after dusk"],"minutes":30,"slug":"after-dinner-walk","time":"30 min","title":"The after-dinner family walk"},{"card":40,"gear":["Your phone and your calendar","Your insurance card, if you have one","A list of your medicines and supplements"],"minutes":30,"slug":"dad-checkup-and-sleep","time":"30 min","title":"Book your checkup and fix your sleep"},{"card":41,"gear":["A safe spot for the baby: a crib or playpen","A show or a quiet activity for older kids","Your phone, with one friend's text ready to send"],"minutes":10,"slug":"ten-minute-reset","time":"10 min","title":"A 10-minute reset for hard days"},{"card":42,"gear":["A notecard with the words you and your co-parent agreed on","A calendar showing which days are at which home, only if it's decided","Tissues and a glass of water"],"minutes":30,"slug":"telling-kids-about-divorce","time":"30 min","title":"Telling your kids about the divorce"},{"card":43,"gear":["The kid's handoff bag, the same one every time","A printed packing list taped inside the bag or by the door","Any prescription medicine, in its original labeled package"],"minutes":20,"slug":"handoff-day-routine","time":"20 min","title":"A calm handoff-day routine"},{"card":44,"gear":["A drawer, shelf or bin that belongs to each kid","Toothbrush, pajamas and a change of clothes that stay at your place","Ingredients for one simple first-night meal, like tacos or pasta"],"minutes":120,"slug":"first-night-back","time":"2 hours","title":"The first night back at Dad's"},{"card":45,"gear":["Two copies of the same book, one per home: free from the library, or about $5–$10 used","A phone, tablet or laptop with video calling at each end","Something to prop the screen up so hands are free for the book"],"minutes":20,"slug":"long-distance-read-along","time":"20 min","title":"Long-distance read-along by video call"},{"card":46,"gear":["Last month's bank and card statements, on paper or open in the apps","Pay stubs or a note of what came in last month","The CFPB's free spending tracker sheet, printed, or a sheet of paper with categories"],"minutes":45,"slug":"money-date","time":"45 min","title":"The monthly money date with your partner"},{"card":47,"gear":["A sheet of paper or a shared note on your phones","Two pens, one for each of you","Your calendars: phone or the paper one on the fridge"],"minutes":30,"slug":"split-the-load","time":"30 min","title":"Split the invisible jobs: a who-does-what list"},{"card":48,"gear":["The gift money: their savings, money you give them, or both, in an envelope","A sheet of paper for the gift plan, with columns for name, idea, price and spent","A pencil and eraser"],"minutes":45,"slug":"holiday-gift-budget","time":"45 min","title":"Set a holiday gift budget with your kids"},{"card":49,"gear":["A clear patch of floor and a bare wall","A phone or kitchen timer","Six sheets of paper and a marker for station signs"],"minutes":20,"slug":"family-workout","time":"20 min","title":"A 20-minute family workout in the living room"},{"card":50,"gear":["Paper and a marker to draw the dinner","Groceries for one protein, two vegetables or fruits, and a whole grain","Two cutting boards, one just for raw meat"],"minutes":60,"slug":"real-food-dinner","time":"60 min","title":"Build a real-food dinner together"},{"card":51,"gear":["An approved home blood pressure monitor with the right cuff size (or use a pharmacy machine)","A chair with a back and a table","A notebook, printed log or phone note"],"minutes":30,"slug":"know-your-numbers","time":"30 min","title":"Know your numbers: blood pressure at home"},{"card":52,"gear":["A U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket for each kid, sized by weight","An index card or piece of cardboard for the water watcher card","Markers and a hole punch with string or a lanyard"],"minutes":30,"slug":"water-safety-rules","time":"30 min","title":"Water-safety rules before summer swimming"},{"card":53,"gear":["A power strip or multi-port charger with room for every device","Each person's own charging cable","Tape and a marker to label each spot with a name"],"minutes":30,"slug":"phone-parking-spot","time":"30 min to set up","title":"Park the phones outside the bedrooms"},{"card":54,"gear":["The game your kid already plays, on their usual console, computer or tablet","A second controller, or take turns with one","The password for the device's family or parental controls"],"minutes":45,"slug":"play-their-game","time":"45 min","title":"Play their video game with them"},{"card":55,"gear":["A sheet of paper for the tally","A pen kept on the fridge","Tape or a fridge magnet"],"minutes":10,"slug":"catch-them-being-good","time":"10 min a day","title":"Catch them being good: a week of specific praise"},{"card":56,"gear":["A sheet of paper and a pen","A high shelf or bin where taken-away things wait"],"minutes":20,"slug":"consequences-that-fit","time":"20 min","title":"Consequences that fit: logical, not harsh"},{"card":57,"gear":["A low hook or a basket for each backpack","A bin or mat for shoes","Paper and markers for the checklist"],"minutes":30,"slug":"school-morning-launch-pad","time":"30 min","title":"The school-morning launch pad"},{"card":58,"gear":["An after-school snack","A notebook or phone note for anything you want to follow up on","The teacher's or school office's email and phone number"],"minutes":15,"slug":"first-week-school-check-in","time":"15 min","title":"The first-week-of-school check-in"},{"card":59,"gear":["A big sheet of paper or poster board for the chart","Markers and a ruler","Stickers for the boxes"],"minutes":20,"slug":"summer-reading-streak","time":"20 min a day","title":"A summer reading streak"},{"card":60,"gear":["A large plastic bin with a lid, or a duffel bag","The Ready.gov basic kit list, printed or on a phone","Bottled water: one gallon per person per day"],"minutes":60,"slug":"family-emergency-kit","time":"60 min","title":"Build a family emergency kit together"}]