Thursday's Sessions
November 6, 2025
10:00 AM
Live!
The 10-for-10: Toys That Last a Decade of Childhood
Charlene DeLoach | Playroom Chronicles
Discover which toys offer the most longevity, and why these classics keep kids engaged as they develop new skills and interests. This is about building a playroom foundation that works for the long haul, not just this season.
10:30 AM
Live!
Setting Boundaries with Well-Meaning Gift-Givers
Cameron Normand | Stepfamily Magazine
Well-meaning grandparents with outdated toy ideas, in-laws who ignore your requests, or relatives who gift toys that clash with your values. Get strategies for communicating your preferences, and handling unwanted toys without starting family drama.
11:00 AM
Live!
Jingle Bells, Not Bills: Holidays Without January Regret
Kristin Ingram | Bookkeeper Training School
Already dreading your January statement? Learn how to create a realistic holiday toy budget with the paychecks you actually have, use creative experience gifts you can pay for later, and start the new year debt-free for once.
12:00 PM
Live!
When the Lights Come Down: The Post-Holiday Reality
Nicole McDonough | Nicole McDonough Coaching
The decorations are down, the parties are over, and suddenly it's dark at 4pm with weeks of winter still ahead. After months of go-go-go from fall through the holidays, both you and your kids hit an emotional wall when it all stops. Learn how to navigate this crash period when kids are restless, routines feel meaningless, and you're all just...done.
1:30 PM
Live!
End the Screen Battles This Holiday Season
Jessica Jo Stenquist | Jessica Jo PLLC
Create a family holiday plan that swaps tech time for real connection. Get transition tricks that actually work to get kecids to play with the toys they get, and simple tools that reduce battles so you can enjoy the season instead of refereeing it.
2:00 PM
Live!
The Unknow Method: Break Free from Holiday Overwhelm
Cindi Frechette | Elevate You LLC
Release the old holiday patterns keeping you stuck in clutter, overspending, and burnout. Walk away with a values roadmap to help make intentional choices this season, so you can finally create holidays that feel meaningful, not mandatory.
2:30 PM
From Road Trips to Red-Eyes: The toys & TRAVEL System That Works for Kids
Apryl Bradford | Raising ADHD
Holiday travel doesn't have to mean meltdowns and chaos. Get a plug-and-play travel kit, travel toy ideas that work for all kids, whether they have ADHD, are highly sensitive, get bored easily, or just need extra support during long journeys.
3:00 PM
The Scholarship Starts in the Sandbox: How Early Play Builds Lifelong Skills for college
Melissa Brock | College Money Tips
The critical thinking and creativity that colleges look for doesn't start in high school, it starts in your playroom. Discover how independent play builds the exact skills admissions officers want to see in college applications and interviews. Learn why encouraging creative play today is an investment in your child's academic future.
3:30 PM
Live!
Hot Cocoa Chat: Drop In & Say Hi
Charlene DeLoach | HoliPlay Summit Host
A casual drop-in session to make sure you're finding everything okay, answer any tech or navigation questions, and connect with you and other parents in the summit. No agenda—just here to help and say hi!
7:30 PM
Live!
The Play & Parenting Panel
Q&A with the HoliPlay Summit Speakers
Join a panel of summit speakers for an open Q&A where you can dive deeper into what you've learned, get personalized advice, and hear different perspectives on your biggest challenges around play, toys, and parenting. Whether you want clarification on something from an earlier session, or just want to hear more from the experts, this is your opportunity to connect and be part of the conversation.
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