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Families That Play Together Stay Together
(And Learn, Too!)
By Kendeyl Johansen
But playing games with preschoolers isn't always easy. "At first, game night with my 4-year-old son took patience!" says Kristin Madson from Salt Lake City, Utah. "Sam hated waiting for his turn and even up-ended our Trouble game board in frustration. After I carefully explained the rules to him and why we have rules, he now understands waiting for his turn." She adds, "I've noticed he's more patient with his friends at preschool since we started a regular game night." This Christmas, Sam asked Santa for Ants in the Pants, and Madson is looking forward to playing the new game with her son.
This busy holiday season, take time to play with your child. "Kids see this as one discreet moment when their parents are focusing on them as a friend rather than as an authority figure. "It's fun for the child and it's fun for te parent," says Moog. Christmas is hectic and it's hard to squeeze things in. Don't forget to play!
