| Today's families are busier than over. Mom has a | | | | draw, charades, and other team games like catch |
| project to finish and spends time on the phone while | | | | phrase. These offer opportunities to develop team |
| cooking dinner or on the computer after meals. Dad | | | | work among family members. Not all games have to |
| is catching up on the news or other activities that | | | | be physical. Video game systems are no offering an |
| are important and necessary. The children have | | | | alternative for families to have fun together. Now |
| soccer practice, softball, dance class, and tutoring. | | | | you can all go bowling in the comfort of your own |
| Our schedules are packed so full we barely have time | | | | home, as well as many other exciting options. Find |
| to relax. That is why family night is so important. | | | | something everyone can enjoy and you will be glad |
| Family night is when a family comes together to play | | | | you did. |
| games and have a good time on a specific night. This | | | | Family nights are important because they allow family |
| can be set up weekly, biweekly, even monthly | | | | members to reunite and have fun with each other. |
| depending on the family schedule. The more often a | | | | Sometimes family members can be overlooked in the |
| family night occurs the better for everyone. Usually | | | | hustle and bustle of everyday life. Family night is a |
| family night involves a game suitable to all ages. The | | | | chance to catch up on what everyone is doing. You |
| family gathers around and plays the game together. | | | | can laugh together and provide a sense of love and |
| Cell phones, friends, computers, and other distracting | | | | security that can be missed. Family night also offers a |
| items are not allowed during family time. The best | | | | chance for children to open up and discuss events or |
| idea is to turn them off, this includes the television. | | | | topics that may be uncomfortable for them. |
| Snacks can be offered and the environment should | | | | Family night shows children and adults alike that they |
| be comfortable and friendly. | | | | care about each other and are willing to take time |
| There are numerous games to choose from to get | | | | out of their schedule to do something fun. Many |
| your family night up and running. Board games are | | | | times having fun and playing together is missed |
| extremely popular and are good for all ages. Connect | | | | because of the many mundane tasks we feel we |
| four and battle ship can turn into a family event with | | | | have to do. So one night a week, put down the |
| each member taking turns. Candy Land and Chutes | | | | phone, turn off the TV, forget about the dishes, and |
| and Ladders are good games for families with young | | | | just enjoy an evening with your family. Establish a |
| children. Clue and Monopoly, Candy Land and the | | | | family night to show your family members how much |
| Game of Life are good options for larger families. | | | | you appreciate them. You will feel happier and glad |
| Other good games for large families are win lose or | | | | that you did. |