With our lives being so busy in today's world we tend to forget the simple pleasures. Playing is one of those pleasures. Your child wants quality time with you and playing is an important role to fill, children want too play and have fun with their parents!
Make time (we commit an hour a day) on your family schedule. Keep your promise no matter how your day has been. Pick games that are age appropriate and not too complicated. Some games like Yahtzee will help them learn, unknowingly, math and problem solving skills while still having fun with Dad. Let them win once in a while that way their interest in games with you is not lost. Encourage them when your child does well and help them understand it's okay to lose a game. What matters is the time spent with who they are playing with and the fun associated with the game play.
In our house we have a "One Hour Rule" for any electronic game playing. Getting your child involved in some physical activity with you and obviously beneficial to their health and yours. Once again you are role modeling a positive behaviour towards game playing and health. Your child will be happier because of the fun time you spend with them!
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