Comments on: 7 Simple Tips for an Enjoyable Family Game Night

By: Jeni

Jeni — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 01:01:43 +0000

We love "don't eat pete", "spot it", "domino train" and "pictureka" too! Love this post. Thanks for all your tips!

By: Jillian

Jillian — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:53:41 +0000

I love that you loose at memory! Me too!!! And I don't think it's just because me mind wanders... maybe I should be playing more often. 😉

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 19:10:26 +0000

In reply to Anna@The Measured Mom. Thanks, Anna. I think all of Zina's tips are right on the money - especially "start early"!

By: Anna@The Measured Mom

Anna@The Measured Mom — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 12:31:20 +0000

LOVE this post, Erika!! We definitely need to start this.

By: Natalie F

Natalie F — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 00:12:25 +0000

This is a great post, and I'll probably link to it when I do my gift guide. Our game night is usually Saturday afternoon, and we don't let our daughter win unless she really wins.

By: writersideup

writersideup — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 23:22:37 +0000

Erica, I am SO in favor of a Family Game Night. It's something I wanted to do when my son was growing up, but it was a very rare occasion we all sat down to do it. A regret of mine, so if people can do it, even if it's once a month or whatever, it's worth it! I love that you actually thought of a listed approach for any problems a parent would encounter. Mine was simply forgetting or a constant conflict in schedules or willingness :( And in reference to #5---YES! I can't see letting a kid win unless they do. Not only is it "lying," but they're being taught everything comes in and they don't learn that losing is a part of playing any game. My son was (and still basically is *sigh*) overly-competitive and if there's a way of instilling a less-competitive take on things, I think it should be done :)