Playing for Connection: Why Games Still Matter

Playing for Connection: Why Games Still Matter

🎃 Ready to connect through play?Read how games help us laugh, bond, and build confidence — then grab our newest Halloween-themed printable game for free!
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Playing for Connection: Why Games Still Matter

Heather Goff

Playing for Connection: Why Games Still Matter

🎃 Ready to connect through play?Read how games help us laugh, bond, and build confidence...

Shame, Airports, and the Messy Magic of Being Human

Heather Goff

Shame, Airports, and the Messy Magic of Being Human

I’m writing this from an airport, thinking about shame—and about how easily we confuse our...

💩 Why Kids Think Poop Is Funny (and How It Can Actually Build Connection & Confidence)

Heather Goff

💩 Why Kids Think Poop Is Funny (and How It Can Actually Build Connection & Confidence)

Poop jokes might make adults roll their eyes, but for kids, they’re about connection, confidence,...

🌱 Why Connection Is the Secret to Feeling Uplifted

Heather Goff

🌱 Why Connection Is the Secret to Feeling Uplifted

Sometimes the smallest acts — a walk with a friend, a text that says ‘thinking...

"What Is Ploppals Bingo?” A Free Printable Game to Spark Laughter & Love

Heather Goff

"What Is Ploppals Bingo?” A Free Printable Game to Spark Laughter & Love

Free, fun, and filled with connection — discover the story behind Ploppals Bingo and how...

Let’s Play: A Free Printable Game That Sparks Kindness & Connection

Heather Goff

Let’s Play: A Free Printable Game That Sparks Kindness & Connection

Connect for Kindness is a playful printable game that turns small acts of care into...

How Small Acts of Kindness Can Make a Big Impact

Heather Goff

How Small Acts of Kindness Can Make a Big Impact

Sometimes the smallest gestures carry the biggest love. Inspired by a Mother Teresa quote, this...

Join the Positivity Parade: Stickers, Notes & Joy You Can Print Today

Heather Goff

Join the Positivity Parade: Stickers, Notes & Joy You Can Print Today

The Ploppals Positivity Parade is here—part joyful movement, part email magic, and all about spreading...

Sticker Joy: Free Printable Positivity Stickers to Spread Confidence & Connection

Heather Goff

Sticker Joy: Free Printable Positivity Stickers to Spread Confidence & Connection

Who doesn’t love stickers? These printable affirmation stickers are small, silly, and surprisingly powerful. Learn...

What Are Printable Kindness Notes (and How Can They Help You Show You Care)

Heather Goff

What Are Printable Kindness Notes (and How Can They Help You Show You Care)

Sometimes the hardest part of showing love is finding the right words. That’s why I...

🎙️ Introducing Plop Talk Radio: Why We’re Making Poop-Shaped Plushies... Talk

Heather Goff

🎙️ Introducing Plop Talk Radio: Why We’re Making Poop-Shaped Plushies... Talk

At Ploppals, plush is just the beginning. We're launching Plop Talk Radio—a feel-good, slightly weird...

🎒 Back-to-School Kindness Ideas: Tiny Gestures That Make a Big Impact

Heather Goff

🎒 Back-to-School Kindness Ideas: Tiny Gestures That Make a Big Impact

Back-to-school season can be exciting, but it also comes with nerves and big transitions. Whether...