Family Tips for Spontaneous Fun This Busy Back-to-School Season

Back to school is officially here and Kinder Chocolate invites parents and kids to ease back into this time of year.

As families gear up for a busy school season, it's critical parents help make the return to school fun for their kids.

A recent study* by Kinder Chocolate found that there are 6 distinct parenting styles, but regardless of which style you resonate with most, most agree kids should get a chance to be kids, and that they deserve fun moments no matter how hectic schedules are this fall.

Here are some easy tips to help parents create fun moments of connection with their kids during the busy school year.

It doesn't have to be complicated.

Focus on creating small spontaneous moments of togetherness over planned, large gestures.

Remember, kids don't need grand gestures - they thrive on your genuine presence and playfulness.

Don't put extra pressure on yourself.

Instead, focus on simple moments of connection.

Take a family walk after dinner, create a new game and let the kids create the rules, and bundle up together on the couch with Kinder Chocolate - a milk chocolate bar that's individually wrapped and perfect for sharing.

Involve your kids - ask THEM how they want to play.

Ask your kids to help think of new ways to have more fun this school year.

You never know what kinds of spontaneous ideas your kids will bring to the table.

Ask them what kind of games or supplies would help make the after school stretch more fun.

Don't overlook simplicity.

Paper, crayons, and pencils only takes a few minutes to set up.

Make sure to leave a couple Kinder Chocolate bars out as a perfect after school treat - or a great lunchbox addition.

Get outside.

Bring out your playful side - You will be surprised when you drop your agenda and let playfulness take the lead, and unplanned moments are what our kids remember most.

Instead of a movie night - opt for a backyard picnic and game night.

Pull out a deck of cards or leave a puzzle on the table for the family to graze on with everyone's favorite snack and shareable Kinder Chocolate bars with a creamy, milky filling that the whole family can enjoy together.

Kinder Chocolate bars are offered in three sizes, regular, large and mini bars, starting at $1.69 for a 4 pack of regular bars.

Find Kinder Chocolate at checkout and in the candy aisle at your favorite retailers nationwide like Walmart, Target, Walgreens, CVS, grocery, and convenience stores.

*Kinder Chocolate Parenting Study, IPSOS Research July 2023.

Representative sample of 1500 parents of children aged 3-12.