About Parenting: Fun Games for the Family

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Parenting From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor My goal this winter? To have a "Family Game Night" at least once a week. We all have so much going on between school, work, sports practices, club meetings -- not to mention the driving I have to do to get them there -- it's important to carve out some fun family time where all we "need" to do is relax and enjoy each other's company. Board Games for Kids Once you've got your gang together for family game night, you have to come up with something to play. Katherine has compiled seven great suggestions that are not only fun, but teach important lessons too! Search Related Topics:  educational games  educational toys  board games 8 Car Games for Families If you are hitting the road for Thanksgiving, you might consider bringing along some supplies so you can play these car games from Tracey. They are even fun out of the car! Search Related Topics:  family holidays  kids activities  parenting advice Board Games with a Healthy Twist If you'd rather not spend your time sitting around a table, consider playing some of these active board games that Catherine says do a great job of getting everyone moving. Search Related Topics:  indoor activities  kids toys  parent-child activities Codes and Ciphers to Teach Kids Cracking codes and ciphers aren't exactly a board game, but they can still be a lot of fun to make up and figure out as a family. Susan tells you how. Search Related Topics:  things to do with grandchildren  educational activities  long-distance grandparents Related Searches Kids Games Free Car Games Game Fun Fun Games Work Out for Kids Parenting Problems Featured Articles Preparing for Middle School Exams Fill a Thankful Jar Take the Gratitude Challenge Children's Book Calendar for November Generating Story Ideas Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Parenting newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Is Your Child Being Bullied? Dealing with a Bully Is Your Child a Bully? Take a Bully Screening Quiz Advertisement