Coffee and Cuddles S3 Ep 10 Go Play Checkers

💬 Episode Summary:
This week on Coffee and Cuddles, Craig (a.k.a. Coffee) reflects on a missed opportunity—playing checkers with his daughter at Cracker Barrel years ago—and what that moment represents: the little things we often pass up but come to regret. From teaching moments to tales of childhood, from porch Jenga to giant campfire flashlights in the classroom, Craig and Annika (Cuddles) talk about how the smallest choices can build—or break—core memories.

You’ll laugh, you’ll maybe cry, and you’ll definitely be encouraged to shut your laptop and go play a board game with someone you love.

✨ Topics Covered:

• Regrets about missed bonding moments with kids
• Craig’s history with board games and why he avoided them
• Why “playtime” matters—whether you're a parent or a teacher
• Creative classroom ideas like campfire-style reading circles
• Growing older and redefining what it means to be "elderly"
• Loving reminders to be present before it’s too late

🧠 Key Takeaway:
Don't wait. Say yes to the game. Say yes to the moment. Time isn’t promised, and your presence matters more than your productivity.

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