This is a powerful moment for all of us to talk with our children about race, racial injustice, and economic inequity. To do so will be planting the seeds to eradicate all racism—systemic and institutional.

We have put together a list of resources for parents and caregivers so that you can continue these important conversations with children.

Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been discussing why children should set their own goals, as well as the power of independent play—how both practices can build patience, confidence, and resiliency in your littles.

Here are more resources for you!

What is it about bubbles?

Something about them makes us want to stop, stare, marvel, pop, and play—whether we’re two, 12, or 60.

One thing that makes bubbles so special is the fact that they’re temporary—they float through their course before they pop and vanish. At Chicago Children’s Museum, we believe there’s a powerful lesson there—for our littles, and for us.

We’ll admit it: Sometimes being a grownup can be really boring. When we’re kids, our whole lives revolve around imagination and trying new things—days are about a lot more than Zoom meetings and taking out the trash.

But, we’re also here to tell you: Play is everywhere, and even the most boring grownup stuff has the potential to turn into a powerful play moment!

Stress, especially in the time of COVID-19, is incredibly challenging to understand, and even harder to manage—which is why Lead Art Educator Liz Rosenberg has created this week’s incredible at home activity: Glitter Jars.

Chicago Children’s Museum is a huge believer in the power of music for little ones. If you're a parent or caregiver looking to bring more music into your child’s life, here’s a roundup of Chicago Children’s Museum approved activities, resources, and more.

Is anyone else going through groceries like never before? Staying at home means more meals at home, and more meals at home means more empty containers.

That’s where today’s at-home activity comes in. It shows how you and your littles can take an empty milk carton, egg carton, or even a clean takeout container and create a bird feeder. From there, your little ones can be in charge of refilling the feeder and keeping track of which birds visit it.

Today’s at home arts activity for kiddos brings a whole new meaning to the phrase, “Put your stamp on it!”

By looking around the house, yard, or other places for mess-friendly, interesting objects, your kiddos can create their very own stamp. It’s an easy way to create a DIY art project, explore different shapes and textures, and learn more about how to make a pattern.

What comes next?

We’d all love to know the answer to that question right about now. Luckily, today’s at-home activity is one way you and your little ones can explore predictability by making patterns. Because even if we don’t know what’s next for us right now, we can still rely on certain patterns and order in the world around us.

Epsom salts are great for grownup bath time—but did you know that they also make for an easy, low maintenance art activity for your kiddos?

Today’s at home art activity for children takes everyday materials you have at home and turns them into a sparkly painting experience.

In a lot of ways, the roller coaster feels like a spot-on metaphor for the parenting and caregiving process—especially during COVID-19.

Today’s at home activity lets you and your little ones dig even deeper into what makes a roller coaster the fun, thrilling, terrifying ride that it is. Talk about what makes rides scary, then build your own with everyday, easy-to-find materials.

Chicago Children’s Museum stands in opposition to racism, injustice, and inequality.

We have been and will continue to be public and vocal about our beliefs and our actions. This is a powerful moment for all of us to talk with our children about race, racial injustice, and economic inequity. To do so will be planting the seeds to eradicate all racism—systemic and institutional.

Below are ways you can make this happen in your home and with your children.

Welcome to the newest edition of your weekly Timeout, featuring the best in self-improvement and escapism from across the internet.

Feeling hungry? This week’s Timeout has you covered.