How to Plan the Ultimate Game Night for your Family
Few activities bring families together in a more enjoyable way than a weekly game night. But variety is not only the spice of life -- it is also the key to success. Mixing the physical with the mental will make everyone happier and healthier.
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Instructions
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Variety is the spice of life -- even on family game nights!
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Write down every fun game you can think of in your spare time. Include both board games and physical activities.
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Gather your family and narrow down the list to the eight they deem most enjoyable. Pick an evening when everyone can participate and let them know that a game night is about to become a family tradition.
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Sports are not only fun, but they are a healthy alternative to board games. Try a game of basketball, kickball or whiffle ball at least once a month. They will improve the hand-eye coordination of your kids and give them some badly needed exercise.
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Choose games in which your little ones can participate. Games that require a great deal of athletic talent or knowledge will leave many youngsters frustrated and feeling inferior. Game night is for bringing families together and for positive reinforcement, not for intense competition.
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Try the old standards. There are reasons why games such as Monopoly, Scrabble and Clue have thrived for generations.
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Tips & Warnings
Check your ego when the game night begins. There's nothing wrong with losing on purpose if it's going to make one of your younger kids feel good.
Get out of that rut! Once your family gets sick of a particular game, try a new one. Don't play the same games for more than a few months unless the tradition is embraced by everyone involved.
