Been trying to get the family off screens on Friday nights. We've been doing board games instead. Catan Junior, Ticket to Ride, stuff like that. Kids seem to actually enjoy the interaction more than I expected. Any recommendations for a 6 and 9 year old?
We do both honestly. Board games for family time but video games together on Sunday mornings. Trying to find the balance. What games have you found work best with your crew?
Tried doing both honestly. Video games got old fast but board games have actually stuck. Plus you get to actually talk to your kids instead of just hearing controller noises.
Board games all the way on Friday nights. We do Ticket to Ride and Catan with the older kid. Way more family interaction than screens. Plus my kids are actually talking and laughing with us.
Board games all the way. We do Friday nights by the firepit with smores and whatever game the kids pick. Screens are banned and honestly we all look forward to it more than anything else in the week.
Ice cream runs and board games go together great. We'll play something like Ticket to Ride for an hour then head out for frozen custard. The kids remember those nights way more than any video game they've ever played.
This is smart parenting right here. Screen time is easy but it doesn't build memories the same way. Board games force you to actually be present together.
We've been doing board games on Friday nights instead of screens too. My wife was skeptical at first but now the kids actually beg for game night. Way better than having everyone scattered on their phones.
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Board games hit different. My kids are young still but I'm excited for the day we can do proper strategy games. Right now we're stuck with Candy Land but they love it and that's what matters.