Easter Egg: Some kids have difficulty with their executive functioning skills such as working memory, emotional regulation, or flexible thinking. But I have great news - we aren't born with these skills, we learn, nurture, and reinforce them as we grow up! So - if you have ever noticed that your child has difficulty with ... read more
40+ Brilliant Cooperative Board Games That Even Parents Love!
Spoiler Alert: Cooperative board games aren't just for people who dislike competition anymore! Cooperative board games have taken off since the popularity of Pandemic - and the selection of compelling games that your family won't want to stop playing is terrific! These are the best cooperative board games for kids that ... read more
The Mind-Blowing Math Board Games You Won’t Be Able To Tear Your Kids Away From
Spoiler alert: Gameschool. Wow. Of all the things I never thought I'd embrace. We are definitely eclectic homeschoolers, but come. on. Math board games to play at school? Back in the day, we didn't do that. We drilled and flashed cards with a vengeance. As a class, we listened, recited, repeated, quizzed, and tested. Now, ... read more
The Top 25 Board Games That Will Enchant Your Preschooler: Guaranteed
Easter Egg: Preschoolers are both easy and difficult to enthrall at the same time. What they adored yesterday may produce a wrath and fury like you've never seen before if you offer it today. The very best board games ignite a child's imagination, satiate curiosity, and provide a chance for them to practice and master new ... read more
How to Teach Competitive Kids to Be Gracious Winners
Easter Egg: One of my two boys is one of the most competitive kids I've met. He wants to be first and best at ALL THE THINGS. I've found that our family board games are a terrific way to teach him the boundaries of healthy competition and family game nights also give him an opportunity to practice the art of being a ... read more
One Powerful Tool Will Help Teach Kids Not To Be Sore Losers
Easter Egg: Nobody wants to raise a kid who's a sore loser. But both winning and losing can be tough for kids to handle graciously - especially in today's competitive, me-me-me environment. Teaching kids how not to be a sore loser is a life skill that will benefit them forever and here are some great ideas about using ... read more
Board Games Can Create The Family Bond You’ve Always Wanted
Easter Egg: As parents, we want to create a family bond that can't be broken as we grow older. There are many ways to do this, but fun family traditions, memories, and communication are known for strengthening families. And guess what? Family board games do all of those things! Regularly playing board games together, among ... read more
35 Christmas Games That Are Perfect For Everyone In The Family
Easter Egg: This year, I was one of "those people." I got excited about Christmas right around my birthday...at the end of September. Mock me if you will... But in my excitement, I found this quirky list of Christmas games that is sure to delight every single member of your family. These are fun Christmas games that will ... read more
One Powerful Tool To Develop A Child’s Imagination
Easter Egg: As my family began to play more and more board games, I realized that I could actually call them "imagination games." So many of the family games that we played inspired us to use our imaginations to solve the problem and/or to win. Playing family board games for imagination enhancement is both fun and ... read more
How To Plan the Most Amazing Family Game Night Ever!
Easter Egg: I love this post - because family board games are back, baby! And we love finding new family games to play! Truth is, family game night ideas are everywhere, but sometimes it can be tough to get everyone on board (see what I did there?). Discussing family game night with tweens and teens can get dicey (and...I ... read more