There comes a point in every middle grader’s life when the egg hunt stops being exciting and starts being something they participate in for the benefit of the adults watching. You can see it happen in real time. They find an egg, drop it into their basket, and look up with an expression that says, […]
March has a reputation for being unpredictable; cold one day, almost spring the next. But one thing it definitely has going for it? A great lineup of unofficial holidays. Some of them are silly. Some are surprisingly fun. And a few of them are the kind your kid will actually want to put on the […]
The holidays are here, and we hope this season brings a little rest, fun, and time together. To help keep kids entertained over the break, we’ve created a NB Holiday Activity Book you can download below. It’s full of fun activities to keep your child busy during this festive season. We’ll be back in the […]
From the outside, this time of year looks magical. Holiday parties. Special events at school. A break on the calendar everyone is counting down to. But for a lot of middle grade kids, December also brings a kind of quiet anxiety that’s easy to miss. School feels louder and less predictable. Routines shift. Expectations pile […]
We’re back with another installment in our holiday story series. Over the last couple of years, we’ve looked at the history behind classics like Frosty the Snowman, The Grinch, The Night Before Christmas, and more. This week, we’re adding two stories that families return to every December. Both are simple on the surface, but each […]
If you have a kid who tears through books, you already know the holiday scramble. You want to give them something they’ll actually use, but another stack of books doesn’t always land. Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that make reading easier, cozier, or more fun. They support the habit without adding pressure. Here […]
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 […]
February may be the shortest month of the year, but sometimes it feels like the longest! The holiday magic has faded, winter blues have set in, and cabin fever is at an all-time high. But don’t worry—there’s a way to shake things up! Beyond Valentine’s Day, February is packed with wacky, whimsical holidays just waiting […]
It’s December again, and following our tradition, we’re back with some fun family advent ideas to celebrate the season. You can peek back at some of our previous years’ advent celebrations, like Creating an Advent Reading Calendar and Six Fun Advent Calendar Adventures. Advent is the four-week season leading up to Christmas. Most advent calendars […]
Welcome to August, also known as Happiness Happens Month! Here is your challenge: Do one thing that makes you happy each day. As a family, write down your happy things at the end of each day. See if you might find yourself smiling more just because you’re looking for happiness. August is also Family Fun […]
July is National Anti-boredom Month. We’re not making this up! Check out the story of Anti-boredom Month and its founder, Alan Caruba. To help you beat the heat and the doldrums, we’ve listed thirty-one ways to celebrate your way through July. Want more ideas? Visit the Holidays and Observances website for even more ideas. July […]
John, Cros, and the Night Buddies Gang are here to wish you Happy Holidays! Here’s a Christmas Word Search you can download, print, and try at home! […]