Treasured Time with Five-to-Ten-Year Olds

Jan Brennan organizes a full year of screen-free activities for parents and children ages five to ten, moving month by month through recipes, games, rhymes, and seasonal crafts. The premise is simple and sound: intentional, regular time together during middle childhood builds emotional foundations that last. The month-by-month structure makes planning genuinely easy, and the variety of activity types means something here will suit almost any family. The caveat is that this book has a slim footprint — modest distribution, no major reviews, and some activities may feel dated by now. On the other hand, the relationship-centered approach does not go out of style. If you are looking for a gentle framework to be more present with your kids this year, this fits the bill.