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Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · Jun 26

✈️Say goodbye to the “Are we there yet?” and hello to hands-on, screen-free fun the whole family can enjoy!

🎒 1. DIY Mystery Bag

🧩 2. Puzzle Books & Coloring Kits

🎲 3. Magnetic Travel Games

💃 4. Chika Chaka Movement Toy

#FamilyTravel #RoadTrip #TravelWithKids
(Image by pchvector for FreePik)

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · Jun 2

🎬 Instant dopamine. Pure VHS magic.

Drop a 🍿 if this was the best part of your childhood school day.
Tag someone who LIVED for this moment!

#90sKid #NostalgiaHits #SchoolMovieDay #VHSForever #MillennialMemories #CoreMemoryUnlocked

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 30

💛 Maybe your childhood was magical. Maybe it was messy. Every day is your chance to rewrite the script.

🫶 What’s one small moment that made you feel close to your child this week?

#GentleParenting #ChikaChaka #MindfulParenting #ConnectedParenting #BreakTheCycle

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 30

🧠 Did you know parrots can learn up to 100 words - and some can count? 🤯🦜

In our latest Chika Chaka adventure, little ones learn just how amazing birds are.

📲 Watch now: https://f.mtr.cool/qmcxinpuhl

#FunFactsForKids #BobTheBird #ChikaChaka #EarlyLearning

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

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Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 28

🎉 Bob the Bird is live!

🦜Join Hannah Banana as she teaches little ones about birds - plus a song that’ll have the whole family dancing! 🎶💃

🎥 https://f.mtr.cool/mqzjdyxmdo

Tag a parent who’s always looking for fun, educational shows!

#ChikaChaka #BobTheBird #PreschoolLearning

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

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Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 27

#ParentingWithHeart #EmotionalIntelligence #ParentingStories

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 27

📱 We’re not anti-screens.

They're part of modern parenting, but when “10 more mins.” turns into 3 hrs., try these...

1. One “Screen-Free Hour” a day
2. Rotate toys
3. Introduce a game like Chika Chaka

👇 What’s your kids' favorite screen-free activity?

#BattlingScreenAddiction #CreativePlay

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 23

☀️ MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PLAY HACK!
How to Make Backyard Time Actually Fun:
👩‍🍳 Mud Kitchen
🎯 Obstacle Course
🛣️ Chalk City
🚿 Toy Car Wash

#BackyardPlay #SummerFun #DIYPlayZones #MemorialDayWeekend #ChikaChaka

(Video by Wavebreak Media on Freepik)

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 23

🎬🐒 Sneak peek! We’re goin’ bananas behind the scenes of our next Chika Chaka episode - featuring Momo the Monkey!

Catch Hannah Banana and the Chika Chaka Chums in action as we bring this curious little monkey to life! 🎭🎶

#ChikaChaka #PreschoolFun #EducationalEntertainment

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 22

🎉 From Playroom to Print! 🗞️
Chika Chaka just made headlines in The Lebanon Reporter and we’re doing a happy dance 💃🏾🕺

✨ https://f.mtr.cool/jubjchyxvk

📍Full interview 👉https://f.mtr.cool/rlddtwjckr

#IndyMoms #IndyParents #GentleParenting #IndySmallBusiness #AsSeenIn

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 21

✨ The Secret to Making Playtime More Meaningful Without Buying More Toys?

🌀 Rotate

🗂️ Reorganize by Theme

🎭 Reimagine

🤝 Play With Them

💬 What’s one toy your kid keeps coming back to?

#PlayMatters #ParentingSimplified #ChikaChaka #MillennialParents

A young girl lies on the floor with toys, displaying a thoughtful expression. Black and white portrait.

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 20

🌞 Forget Fancy Camps - Here’s How to Build Your Own Summer Play Schedule (Without Losing Your Mind) 🌈

You can create a summer rhythm at home that keeps kids active and learning.

🗓️ Try this..

#ParentingTips #SummerWithKids #SummerActivitiesForKids #ChikaChaka

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 19

🎓 Tired of toys that get tossed aside after 10 minutes?
🧩 1. Choose Open-Ended Toys
🔍 2. Prioritize STEM & Storytelling
👐 3. Rotate and Refresh
🎯 4. Add Movement-Based Games
💬 Which toys do your kids come back to?

#ToyCollectionTips, #LearningThroughPlay, #ParentingHacks,

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 19

#LighthouseParenting #ModernParenting #ParentingMetaphors #ChikaChaka #GenZParenting #ConsciousParenting

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 17

📺 Saturday mornings = cereal + cartoons + NO responsibilities.
If only our kids knew the magic of Rugrats and Recess back-to-back.

✨ Drop your favorite throwback cartoon below! 👇

#90sCartoons #ParentingThrowback #SaturdayMorningVibes

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 15

MYTH: Toys are just entertainment.
REALITY: Today’s toys are doing way more.

Toys open the door for tough feelings, big emotions, and everyday stress to be handled with confidence.

#MythVsReality #EmotionalLearning #MillennialParents #MindfulKids #PlayMatters #SensoryToys

A young child with rainbow-colored modeling clay and stacking cups on a table indoors.

A child playing indoors, stacking colorful wooden toy blocks with joyful illustrations.

Child outdoors on the grass imitating a snake in the game Chika Chaka.

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 14

Saying no with calm confidence keeps connection and boundaries strong. 🙌

#GentleDiscipline #PositiveParentingTools #ParentingTipsThatWork #ChikaChaka #GenZParenting

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 14

🎵 Just heard the Lite Brite theme song in my head and suddenly I'm 8 again.
"Lite Brite making things with light... 🎶

💬 Which toy theme song is still stuck in your head?

#ToyNostalgia

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 14

3 Easy Ways to Get Kids Off Screens in the Afternoon

Make it silly – crab walk to snack time

Beat-the-clock clean-up games

Play 1 round of Chika Chaka (seriously, it works!)

You don’t need perfection - you just need movement 💛

#ChikaChaka #ScreenFreeParenting #ActiveKids

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 13

🕹️ POV: You just beat your sibling in Mario Kart... on Rainbow Road.
Now your kid's asking what a Game Boy is. 😅

👉🏾👉 What was your go-to 90s game?

#RetroGaming #MillennialParents #GameBoyMemories

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Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 13

Why We Made This Game

We made Chika Chaka because we wanted something different:
✔️ A toy that got kids MOVING
✔️ Inspired laughter
✔️ And didn’t need a screen 🔌
Shop: https://f.mtr.cool/irqvsjtpcc

#ChikaChaka #MillennialMoms #GentleParenting #ScreenFreeToys

Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 9

Tired of screen-time battles? 😩
We shared 5 tips that can help you break the cycle without tears or drama.

👉https://f.mtr.cool/jmzemcckjl

#ParentingTips #ScreenFreeKids #ChikaChaka #MomLife #MillennialParenting

Tired of Screen-Time Battles? Try This...

If pulling your kids off screens feels like starting WWIII, the good news is you can break the cycle - without tears (yours)

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Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 9

Tomorrow, we’ll be in downtown Indy ready to PLAY!

Stop by the Chika Chaka booth:
🧸 Try our non-stop action game
💛 Grab a toy to take home

Not local? Catch us live on TikTok Shop

https://f.mtr.cool/bcxgdpsfua

#KidsDayIndy #FamilyFun #ChikaChaka

✂️ The Final countdown until Indy 500 Festival Kids Day! Will you be there?

15 seconds · Clipped by M&M Funky Stuff_Chika Chaka Toy · Original video "Europe - The Final Countdown (Official Video)" by EuropeVEVO

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Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 8

📣 We’re going LIVE from downtown Indy during Indy 500 Festival Kids Day

⏰ TIME IS TBD (it’s a busy, FUN day so if we can't GO LIVE at 12:30, we'll let you know!)

#KidsDayIndy #momlife #TikTokLiveShopping #MillennialParents

👉 👉🏾

LIVE from Indy 500 Kids Day! | LIVE Event

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Chika chaka / M&M Funky Stuff @chikachakatoy.bsky.social · May 8

🚨 Sticker shock is REAL! But you don’t need to spend big for BIG learning! 💡

🎯 Buy toys that grow with your kid
♻️ Shop secondhand
📚 Use toy libraries
💰 Set a toy budget
🎨 Low-tech toys spark creativity!

💬 What’s your best thrifty toy find? 👇
#Kidstoys #ToyBudget #ThriftToys