Kidding Around

Board Meeting

Everyone will want a seat at the table when you get out a great game...
By Amy Gubner

Summer is all about outdoor fun. But when the weather turns, your little guys and girls are going to hang out inside. Which can be a bummer for all of you.

One answer to indoor boredom, however, is board games. Just be careful—board games can be a drag if your kids are playing above or below their ability levels. Before you buy, read the directions and take a look at the manufacturers’ age recommendations. Also, think about ways you could set up "house rules" to make the game suitable for the various ages in your house. There are tons of new games, classic fames, sneakily educational games.

One thing they all have in common is that they're fun! Find a few that are right for you, pull a seat up at the table or spread out on the floor and get started.

Children’s retailers and hot sales at the mall are easy to find when you take a peek at these stores recommended by Momtopia: