Parenting communities thrive when members have access to practical tools that make their daily lives easier. But busy parents often lack the time to search for these resources themselves. Our Tool of the Day templates make it simple to share valuable finds and spark meaningful conversations in your community.
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Sharing a Tool of the Day introduces your community to helpful resources without overwhelming them. By spotlighting just one tool at a time, you maintain focus and encourage deeper exploration. Members are more likely to engage when they see clear benefits and real-life applications.
This approach also taps into the psychology of curiosity and social proof. When a trusted community highlights a new tool, parents feel more confident trying it. Encouraging members to share their experiences creates a collaborative environment where everyone benefits from collective wisdom.
Consistently delivering practical tips or tools builds your community's reputation as a go-to resource, which drives repeat visits and ongoing participation.
Today's Tool of the Day is Cozi - a family organizer app to help manage schedules. Have you tried it?
💡 Example: "Today's Tool of the Day is Cozi - a family organizer app to help manage schedules. Have you tried it?"
Check out ChoreMonster - it turns chores into fun for kids. Share your favorite chore app below!
💡 Example: "Check out ChoreMonster - it turns chores into fun for kids. Share your favorite chore app below!"
Have you heard of OurPact? It's a screen time management tool for families. Let us know your experience.
💡 Example: "Have you heard of OurPact? It's a screen time management tool for families. Let us know your experience."
Today's pick: Calm meditation app for parents and kids. Try a session together this week.
💡 Example: "Today's pick: Calm meditation app for parents and kids. Try a session together this week."
Explore the PBS Kids website for free educational games and videos. What does your child love most?
💡 Example: "Explore the PBS Kids website for free educational games and videos. What does your child love most?"
Try Mealime for easy family meal planning and recipes. Who else struggles with dinner ideas?
💡 Example: "Try Mealime for easy family meal planning and recipes. Who else struggles with dinner ideas?"
Today's Tool of the Day: Yummly for personalized family recipes. Save time planning meals.
💡 Example: "Today's Tool of the Day: Yummly for personalized family recipes. Save time planning meals."
Discover Life360 for family location sharing and safety. How do you keep tabs on your loved ones?
💡 Example: "Discover Life360 for family location sharing and safety. How do you keep tabs on your loved ones?"
Try the Parent Cue app for age-based parenting tips and reminders. Who has used this before?
💡 Example: "Try the Parent Cue app for age-based parenting tips and reminders. Who has used this before?"
Today's tool: Baby Connect for tracking feedings, diapers, and sleep. Perfect for new parents.
💡 Example: "Today's tool: Baby Connect for tracking feedings, diapers, and sleep. Perfect for new parents."
Check out the Wonder Weeks app to follow your baby's development leaps. Has it helped your family?
💡 Example: "Check out the Wonder Weeks app to follow your baby's development leaps. Has it helped your family?"
Today's Tool of the Day: GoNoodle for fun movement and mindfulness videos for kids.
💡 Example: "Today's Tool of the Day: GoNoodle for fun movement and mindfulness videos for kids."
Explore the Kinedu app for daily activity ideas for little ones. Share your favorite activity below.
💡 Example: "Explore the Kinedu app for daily activity ideas for little ones. Share your favorite activity below."
Try FamilyWall for shared calendars, lists, and messages. How do you stay organized?
💡 Example: "Try FamilyWall for shared calendars, lists, and messages. How do you stay organized?"
Today's Tool: Sittercity for finding trusted babysitters in your area. Has anyone used it?
💡 Example: "Today's Tool: Sittercity for finding trusted babysitters in your area. Has anyone used it?"
Discover the Positive Parenting Solutions site for free webinars and resources. Worth checking out.
💡 Example: "Discover the Positive Parenting Solutions site for free webinars and resources. Worth checking out."
Today's pick: Art for Kids Hub on YouTube for easy drawing tutorials. Try it with your child this weekend!
💡 Example: "Today's pick: Art for Kids Hub on YouTube for easy drawing tutorials. Try it with your child this weekend!"
Try the Moshi app for bedtime stories and meditations. What helps your child wind down at night?
💡 Example: "Try the Moshi app for bedtime stories and meditations. What helps your child wind down at night?"
Today's Tool: ClassDojo for connecting with teachers and tracking classroom updates.
💡 Example: "Today's Tool: ClassDojo for connecting with teachers and tracking classroom updates."
Check out the Raising Children Network for expert tips on every parenting stage. What topics interest you?
💡 Example: "Check out the Raising Children Network for expert tips on every parenting stage. What topics interest you?"
Today's Tool of the Day: Epic! for unlimited kids' ebooks and audiobooks. Perfect for summer reading.
💡 Example: "Today's Tool of the Day: Epic! for unlimited kids' ebooks and audiobooks. Perfect for summer reading."
Have you used the Remind app to keep up with school messages and events? Share your tips below.
💡 Example: "Have you used the Remind app to keep up with school messages and events? Share your tips below."
Try the FirstCry parenting forum for quick answers from other parents. Where do you go for advice?
💡 Example: "Try the FirstCry parenting forum for quick answers from other parents. Where do you go for advice?"
Today's pick: Big Life Journal for growth mindset printables and activities. Explore with your kids.
💡 Example: "Today's pick: Big Life Journal for growth mindset printables and activities. Explore with your kids."
Check out the Circle Home Plus device for managing every device's screen time at home.
💡 Example: "Check out the Circle Home Plus device for managing every device's screen time at home."
Today's Tool: The Family Dinner Project for conversation starters and recipes. Try a new topic tonight.
💡 Example: "Today's Tool: The Family Dinner Project for conversation starters and recipes. Try a new topic tonight."
Discover the Care.com site for finding local childcare and tutors. Has anyone found a great sitter here?
💡 Example: "Discover the Care.com site for finding local childcare and tutors. Has anyone found a great sitter here?"
Try the Happy Kids Timer app to help morning routines go smoothly. What are your best morning hacks?
💡 Example: "Try the Happy Kids Timer app to help morning routines go smoothly. What are your best morning hacks?"
Today's Tool: Parent Lab for evidence-based parenting advice and live Q and As.
💡 Example: "Today's Tool: Parent Lab for evidence-based parenting advice and live Q and As."
Check out the Family Echo free family tree builder. Have you mapped your family history?
💡 Example: "Check out the Family Echo free family tree builder. Have you mapped your family history?"
Use the Google Family Link app to manage your child's device use safely.
💡 Example: "Use the Google Family Link app to manage your child's device use safely."
Today's Tool: Scholastic Learn at Home for free daily learning activities. Who's tried it?
💡 Example: "Today's Tool: Scholastic Learn at Home for free daily learning activities. Who's tried it?"
Try the Smiling Mind app for free mindfulness meditations for all ages.
💡 Example: "Try the Smiling Mind app for free mindfulness meditations for all ages."
Today's Tool of the Day: Qustodio for online safety and parental controls. What tools do you trust?
💡 Example: "Today's Tool of the Day: Qustodio for online safety and parental controls. What tools do you trust?"
Check out the LEGO Life app for a kid-safe social space to share creations. Who has creative builders at home?
💡 Example: "Check out the LEGO Life app for a kid-safe social space to share creations. Who has creative builders at home?"
Today's Tool: AllTrails for finding family-friendly hiking spots near you. Share your favorite trails.
💡 Example: "Today's Tool: AllTrails for finding family-friendly hiking spots near you. Share your favorite trails."
Try the Little Otter app for mental health support and resources for parents and kids.
💡 Example: "Try the Little Otter app for mental health support and resources for parents and kids."
Have you used the Tinybeans app for sharing family photos privately? What do you like about it?
💡 Example: "Have you used the Tinybeans app for sharing family photos privately? What do you like about it?"
Today's pick: Out of Milk for simple grocery list sharing with family members.
💡 Example: "Today's pick: Out of Milk for simple grocery list sharing with family members."
Check out the Sesame Street in Communities website for free parent resources and videos.
💡 Example: "Check out the Sesame Street in Communities website for free parent resources and videos."
Try the Calm Harm app to support teens in managing stress and emotions. What apps have helped your teen?
💡 Example: "Try the Calm Harm app to support teens in managing stress and emotions. What apps have helped your teen?"
Today's Tool: StoryWorth for collecting and sharing family stories. Anyone tried it for gifts?
💡 Example: "Today's Tool: StoryWorth for collecting and sharing family stories. Anyone tried it for gifts?"
Schedule a daily or weekly post featuring a parenting tool, app, website, or product. Briefly describe its purpose and key benefits, then invite members to try it or share their feedback. Incorporate links where appropriate, and rotate the focus between different parenting needs, such as organization, wellness, learning, and safety. Encourage members to suggest future tools to keep the content fresh and relevant.
Since these templates are designed for all platforms, format your posts to fit the style of your chosen channel. Use engaging images or emojis where possible for visual appeal. On forums or Facebook groups, pin or hashtag Tool of the Day posts for easy discovery. In chats or Slack, keep language direct and provide quick links to the featured tool. Always encourage replies or reactions to maximize participation.
Aim for daily or weekly posts to maintain consistency. The frequency should match your community's activity levels and preferences.
Feature a mix of apps, websites, books, products, and services that address common parenting needs like organization, learning, and wellness.
Always include a question or call to action. Ask for feedback, experiences, or suggestions to spark conversation.
Yes, these templates are designed to be platform-agnostic. Adjust formatting or add visuals to suit each platform's style.
Choose tools that are accessible, affordable, and relevant to your members' needs. Consider polling members for their interests.
Regularly review your tool list. If something is outdated, replace it with a newer alternative or update the template accordingly.
Invite members to share their favorite tools in the comments or create a regular post asking for recommendations.