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Game: Catch

It seems silly to post about playing catch, but lately we've been having a ton of fun with it. A few things I found: 1) When starting, a balloon (without a string) is easier to catch than a ball since it is squishier and …

Game: Stop Maleficient (TM)

In this game, I'm actually Maleficient and I sit on the couch with the coffee table in front of me. The kids have to throw the balls (we use the red ones from this): Into the basket: From behind the edge of the ru…

My 0.02: Some Games for Ages 3+

A few other fun games to recommend: 1) Jenga My 3 yr old can play too, and we have a lot of fun playing with our family! 2) Kerplunk I used to play this game growing up - it brings me a ton of joy to play with my kids.  …

Just a fun article about family memories https://www.parkslopeparents.com/Newsflash/making-the-best-family-memories.html

My 0.02: Game for 4-7 yr olds: Outfoxed is great

This game is great!  My kids request to play it.  There's dice rolling which is fun, a little bit of strategy, teamwork, and a little bit of logic & problem solving. Also, the foxes are adorable. Buy the game by click…

A Rest Stop for kids

My daughter's class has a great idea of a "rest stop" or a place that kids can go if they are feeling overwhelmed at the moment. Here are some things at the rest stop which make it extra restful: