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6 Simple Games That Teach Your Kid Self-Regulation

6 Simple Games That Teach Your Kid Self-Regulation

The younger kids learn to control their emotions and behaviour, the more successful they are in classroom learning—and life. These fun games will help.

Valerie Howes

10 ways to entertain your kids when waiting in a long line

10 ways to entertain your kids when waiting in a long line

Want to keep the kids entertained without handing them your phone? Kill time with one of these simple games—no equipment necessary.

Today's Parent

20 fun family games for kids of all ages

20 fun family games for kids of all ages

Try one of our favourite family games for preschoolers to teens. No matter what kinds of games your child prefers, there's something here for everyone.

Marcia MacQuarrie

5 easy magic tricks for kids

5 easy magic tricks for kids

Hocus pocus! Here are five easy magic tricks that your kids can use to astound friends and family.

Kate Stewart

20 Indoor Games to Keep Kids Entertained on a Rainy Day

20 Indoor Games to Keep Kids Entertained on a Rainy Day

Here's a list of indoor games and activities that will keep the kids (and you) happy and active—no TV or video games required.

Haley Overland

15 hilarious kids jokes (by kids, for kids)

15 hilarious kids jokes (by kids, for kids)

"Do your kids love jokes? Our readers shared their kids' best jokes with us. Here are some of the top LOLs.

Haley Overland

7 cool camping games for kids

7 cool camping games for kids

Ensure the words “I’m bored” are never uttered during your camping trip with these awesome non-tech activities for kids.

Marissa Stapley Ponikowski

8 fun pencil and paper games for kids (+ printables!)

8 fun pencil and paper games for kids (+ printables!)

Fun, simple pencil and paper games will keep kids occupied at the restaurant, doctor's office, in the car, on rainy days and more.

Teresa Pitman

What's the best game console for kids?

What's the best game console for kids?

Whether you want portability, virtual reality or family-friendly games, game consoles offer a range of options to suit your needs. Here's how to choose.

Caroline Knorr, Common Sense Media

Build or Boom Game

Build or Boom Game

Inspiring friendly competition, the Build or Boom game is fun and challenging as kids race to build—or knock down—structures.

Don't Step In It game

Don't Step In It game

Simple to play and quick to clean up, Hasbro's Don't Step In It game is a super fun and hilarious option for family game night and kids’ parties.

9 reading games to play with your kid

9 reading games to play with your kid

Learning how to read doesn't always have to involve books. Here are nine fun reading games that will motivate your little one.

Today's Parent

11 tips for creating an awesome treasure hunt

11 tips for creating an awesome treasure hunt

Not a Pinterest parent? No problem. Follow these simple steps and make your party a hit!

Susan Goldberg

5 fun and easy games that teach your kids how to swim

5 fun and easy games that teach your kids how to swim

These water-play activities will not only get your kid splashing around—it'll get them falling in love with swimming! So get in your swimsuits!

Gillian Chassels

9 best educational websites for kids (that are actually fun, too!)

9 best educational websites for kids (that are actually fun, too!)

Whether your little one is eager for knowledge or needs a bit of help with homework, these educational websites for kids are the perfect go-to for all things learning.

Amy Valm

This school came up with a brilliant hack to help antsy kids

This school came up with a brilliant hack to help antsy kids

An ingenious school gym teacher came up with a way for kids to burn off excess energy in the hallways, so they could learn better.

Valerie Howes

5 fun games to play at the park

5 fun games to play at the park

Try out these fun and active park games the next time you head out with the kids!

Today's Parent

Pinterest is ruining my life

Pinterest is ruining my life

It’s all fun and games until someone slips in their own pee

Kristen Aspevig

The Pokémon Go creators just announced a new Harry Potter game—and we think it's magic

The Pokémon Go creators just announced a new Harry Potter game—and we think it's magic

Following in the footsteps of Pokémon Go, a new Harry Potter augmented reality game will let you explore the Wizarding World in your own backyard.

Kevin John Siazon

This new game is Cards Against Humanity for parents, and it's a riot

This new game is Cards Against Humanity for parents, and it's a riot

KinderPerfect is the parenting version of the popular party game—and it's pretty hilarious. Grab all your mom friends and get the party started.

Kevin John Siazon

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