The registration form is sitting open on your laptop. Fall soccer, dance, band, or the swim team, they have done for three years running. You mention it at dinner, expecting a shrug and a yes, and instead your child puts down their fork and says they do not want to do it again. And something […]
Every year around this time, millions of people fill out brackets predicting which college basketball team will take the championship. Most of those brackets are busted by the end of the first weekend. And yet, people love it. There is something genuinely fun about setting up a tournament, picking your favorites, and watching the whole […]
As we head into Thanksgiving week, we hope your home gets a few quiet moments tucked between the cooking, travel, and family chaos. If you need something to keep your middle-grade readers busy (or just want a little Night Buddies fun), we put together a Thanksgiving Activity Book you can download and print. Inside, you’ll […]
Halloween is one of those rare nights when imagination rules the neighborhood. Costumes come alive, flashlights flicker down sidewalks, and laughter echoes from block to block. For parents of middle graders, though, this magical night can come with a mix of excitement and nerves. Kids want independence, but we still want to keep them safe. […]
Labor Day may mark the end of summer, but it doesn’t mean the fun is over. Between now and Halloween, there are plenty of offbeat holidays that bring a little extra joy, silliness, and creativity to the season. From cheese pizza to reptiles (yes, reptiles), these “mini-holidays” are perfect excuses to shake up your family’s […]
School’s out. The sun’s blazing. The snacks are disappearing faster than you can buy them. Welcome to summer. If you’re a parent, you already know that while your kids are celebrating the freedom, you’re juggling a dozen questions: How do I keep them busy without blowing the budget? How do I sneak in a little […]
Happy Independence Day, Night Buddies fans! Night Buddies loves fireworks, parades, and late-night adventures—and what better way to celebrate than sharing some fun facts to spark your kids’ curiosity? This Fourth of July, make your family picnic or bedtime chat extra special with these fascinating facts about America’s birthday: Fireworks Fun The first Fourth of […]
Summer break brings long days and relaxed routines. And let’s be honest, a whole lot of screen time. Between video games, YouTube, and streaming shows, it’s easy for kids to fall into a digital daze. But this season is also the perfect time to help them rediscover something magical: books. Books don’t beep. They don’t […]
Earth Day is almost here—April 22nd! 🌍 It’s the perfect time to celebrate our planet and think about all the ways we can take care of it. And who better to help us than Night Buddies’ very own Crosley? Sure, he’s loud. Sure, he’s red. And sure, he’s obsessed with pineapple cheesecake. But even Crosley knows that […]