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How To Raise Word Geeks

April 10, 2015December 2, 2017Laura Grace Weldon

This book, however old and tattered, holds the power to create word nerds. Do you have one?

The Hare and The Tortoise: A Fast Family Favorite

March 10, 2015December 2, 2017Sarah Pinault

Looking for a new game to play with the whole family? Tales and Games: The Hare and The Tortoise just might fit the bill.

Gamin’ Up New Year’s Eve

December 30, 2014December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel3

New Year’s Eve is the time to play loooong games. Here’s a list of ones that you have around – and ones that you should!

Parent’s Guide to Pokémon Part 2: Playing the Game

June 12, 2014November 23, 2017Cathé Post3

GeekMom shows you how to play a game of Pokemon with your child.

BrainBox: Educational Family Fun

February 4, 2014November 24, 2017Sophie Brown

BrainBox is a simple game with editions aimed at every age group and interest that combines memory skills with other subjects in a fun game.

Super Mario 3D World is Frustration-Free Family Fun

November 25, 2013November 24, 2017Kelly Knox1

Super Mario 3D World is a stress-free and frustration-free family game experience, and flat out fun.

Destination: Great Family Games for Casual Gamers

August 13, 2013November 24, 2017Sophie Brown

Destination is a British board game which places players in the role of a taxi driver attempting to visit all of his or her destinations and return to the taxi rank first.

Roll For It, by Calliope Games, Enters Final Days of Kickstarter

May 16, 2013November 24, 2017Cathé Post

Roll For It is a new dice game by Calliope up on Kickstarter now. The game is a strategy and press-your-luck game with hints of other dice games thrown in. My husband and I played a demo of it at PAX Prime in 2012 and really enjoyed it. The Kickstarter only has a couple of days left!

A Board Game for All Ages – Awkward Family Photos

November 7, 2011Judy Berna

A few years ago we bought our first kitchen table. We’d lived with hand me downs for years and decided it was finally time to pick something that fit us. We ended up with a long wooden table with lots of leaves. It’s wonderful for family meals, whether all four kids are around or not. […]