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Finish That Parenting Phrase

By the BabyShowerShow editors ยท Updated June 2026 ยท 15 rounds ยท Free to try

A warm, nostalgic game where guests complete famous parenting sayings โ€” "Sleep when the baby ___" (sleeps), "The days are long but the years are ___" (short). It lands somewhere between funny and genuinely touching, which makes it a lovely choice right before gifts.

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How to play Finish That Parenting Phrase

  1. 1Show the start of the phrase on screen.
  2. 2Guests call out (or write) how they'd finish it.
  3. 3Click Reveal for the classic ending.
  4. 4Award a point for the exact match โ€” partial credit for a great alternative.

Sample rounds (with answers)

Here are 7 of this game's 15 rounds so you can see exactly how it plays. The full deck โ€” plus 19 more games โ€” unlocks once for $9.99.

1"Sleep when the baby ___"
sleeps
2"It takes a village to ___"
raise a child
3"The days are long but the years are ___"
short
4"Babies don't come with ___"
a manual
5"Love you to the moon and ___"
back
6"In the blink of an eye, they're ___"
all grown up
7"This too shall ___"
pass

Try it live

This is the real game โ€” tap to reveal, just like you would on the big screen at your shower.

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Finish That Parenting Phrase

"Sleep when the baby ___"

This is the real game. Project it on a TV, laptop, or Zoom โ€” host controls the pace.

Host tips

  • โ—A sweet game to slow the energy down before the gift-opening.
  • โ—Let guests share their own parenting one-liners after the reveals.
  • โ—Works beautifully over Zoom for a heartfelt remote moment.

Best for

Showers that want a gentle, heartfelt game amid the louder ones.

Frequently asked questions

What phrases are in this game?

Well-known parenting sayings like "It takes a village to raise a child" and "Babies don't come with a manual" โ€” 15 rounds, each revealing the classic ending.

Is this game emotional?

A little, in the best way. Some phrases ("the days are long but the years are short") get a sweet, knowing reaction โ€” it's a nice change of pace from the competitive games.

When should I play it?

It works well as a calmer game right before opening gifts, when you want the room warm rather than rowdy.

Play the full Finish That Parenting Phrase live

All 15 rounds, plus 19 more games and 300 total puzzles โ€” one $9.99 unlock, no app, no printing. Project it on a TV or share it on Zoom.

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