Mix It Up for Your Next Family Game Night
When plans change, it’s so easy to throw on the TV, but resist the urge and use bad weather as an excuse to spend some quality time with your teen.
Author: Cortland Area Communities That Cares
Cortland Area Communities That Care (CACTC) engages the community to promote a healthy culture for positive youth development.
Cookin’ with the Kids: The Great British Baking Show
Is your family bored, stuck inside, and social distancing this winter? Plan a Great British Baking Show party for your teen and/or the whole family for some friendly competition.
Board Game Review: Code Names
Since game play requires teams, Code Names, it is the perfect way to connect with your teen to work towards a common goal together (of course, by beating the opposing team). The highs and lows of this game are stark, which adds to the excitement—when you guess correctly it
Is Your Teen Bored This Weekend? Plan a Family Trash Clean-Up!
Are you tired of seeing fast food wrappers and tossed masks littered along the road when you walk in the morning? Do you have kids that are passionate about environmental activism? Do wish you had better ways to organically connect with your teens?
Board Game Review: Telestrations
Remember the excitement of playing telephone in middle school—waiting to hear that “purple elephant” turned into “Ellie forgot her gym shorts” by the time your whisper made it around the circle? Well imagine that, but with drawing and pictures. I’ve definitely belly-laughed
Cookin’ with the Kids: Tips for an Insta-Worthy Charcuterie Board
Are you sick of your teen always snapping pics or taking videos for their social media instead of spending time with you? Want a great way to engage with your teen while teaching them some skills in the kitchen? The answer to your problems is: The Charcuterie Board These
Want to Spend Time With Your Teen, Workout, and Become One with Nature? Check Out These 3 Hikes Near Cortland
One of the best parts of growing up and living in Central New York is the never-ending opportunities for outdoor adventure.
Get Outside! Tips for Making a Local Pressed Plant Collection
This is a fun project that can easily be re-created at home for your teen.
