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Family game: Farewell to arms

This goofy game is sure to get everyone laughing. Have a parent stand with her arms behind her back and a child behind her (on a stool, if necessary). The rest of the family takes turns asking the pair to describe certain skills, such as making a pizza, brushing teeth, putting on sunscreen, or ...

Parents @ Play: Games offer a foundation to build creativity

Play is supposed to be fun, right? But these days, there are a lot of toys and games that take away some (or most) of the fun by having so many elaborate rules that any hope of creativity is stifled. At the same time, having no rules at all can be so overwhelming that it’s impossible to ...

5 ways to throw an amazing and budget-friendly gender reveal party

Gender reveal parties have quickly become the “new thing."If you’re like my husband, then you’re going to see this as just another event to worry about. But if you are like me, your inner party animal is doing endless acrobatic cartwheels over this raging trend!There is nothing I love ...

Active game: Stop-and-go soccer!

Here’s a skill-building version of the classic kids’ game red light, green light. One player, the traffic cop, stands on the sidelines of the playing area; the players line up at one end, each with a soccer ball. The cop turns her back and yells, “Green light!” and the players start ...