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FREE 10-Day challenge

Intentional 10
Challenge

Ready to feel more connected to your kids in just 10 minutes a day? The Intentional 10 Challenge is here!

For 10 days starting February 10, we’ll help you spend 10 intentional minutes with your kids each day, with simple, fun themes and activity ideas sent straight to your inbox.

This challenge is designed to help you create meaningful moments, strengthen bonds, and find joy in the little things—without adding stress to your busy days.

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kids need connection

Intentional Connection
10 Minutes a Day

Now more than ever, kids NEED intentional face-to-face connection. Spending time with your child makes them feel important and prioritized and that they belong. And when their need to be seen and heard is met kids are better able to self-regulate, play independently, learn, and be patient.

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Why 10 Minutes

Connection doesn’t require more time…just more intentional time. You don’t need hours of elaborate activities or perfectly planned days to connect with your kids. Research shows that just 10 minutes of intentional, focused attention can be more powerful than hours spent half-present. When your child has your full attention—even briefly—they feel seen, secure, and deeply connected.

connection first

Why It Works

It helps your kids feel seen and helps you feel like the parent you want to be. This challenge gently guides you back to what matters most: meaningful connection with your kids. When children feel noticed and valued, they’re better able to self-regulate, communicate, play independently, and build trust.

what to expect

How It Works

Starting February 10, you’ll receive a short email each morning for 10 straight days. Each email includes a theme for the day, the why behind it (yes, there’s real research involved), and a list of easy activity ideas. You choose what works best for your family, your schedule, and your energy level. Indoors or outdoors. One child or all of them. No perfection required, just 10 minutes of undivided attention.

Meet your guide

Hi, I'm Sara

I’m the Founder of Run Wild My Child, a resource website, print magazine, online community and podcast all about getting kids off screens and outside, one adventure at a time.

I’m also a mom of 3, wife, and a former corporate securities lawyer. I grew up in the country, but now live in St. Louis and am determined to raise my city kids to be as wild and feral as possible.

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One day they’ll stop asking you to play. Today is not that day.

Right now, they still want you—your attention, your presence, your time. The Intentional 10 Challenge helps you slow down and turn just 10 minutes a day into real connection. It’s simple, doable, and powerful. If you’ve been wanting to feel more connected and less rushed, this is your moment to start.