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Forget the screens, parents. Try one of these old-school games to connect with your kids.
Playing games with the family is a true bonding and memory building experience.
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Should you let your kids beat you at board games?
Assuming you have a choice!
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11 awesome video games you can feel good about your kids playing after school
Check out these great games that you can say "yes" to after school - or anytime.
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I confess, I am a competition addict - and you should be too
Just follow these tips.
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Five board games that teach kids valuable life lessons
What if you could blend fun and life learning, making it a game that's enjoyable for the whole family?
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17 fun indoor activities for kids of all ages
Rain, hail or shine, it’s happy days for the whole family with these crowd pleasers
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The makers of UNO are having a new baby
The makers of UNO have an announcement - there's a new baby on the way.
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How we've all been playing UNO incorrectly
Did you know this rule?
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Forget bottles - is this the next flipping craze?
We've all watched our kids flip bottles ad nauseam, but this kid's pencil flip is astonishing. Even he can't believe he did it!
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How Pokemon Go brings families together
When Pokemon GO was released last year, kids weren't the only ones saying "gotta catch 'em all".
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Five things your family will learn while hiking together
Hiking might not sound like the most kid-friendly activity, but in my family it's where some of our best moments happen.
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