Kids like to play. We all know that. But did you know that our kids are not playing enough? The amount of time kids spend on electronic devices now is staggering. Did you ever stop to think what skills our kids our losing by playing on electronic devices? Over the years, as a school counselor, one of the biggest areas of skills that I have been taxed with teaching is social skills...reciprocal play, conversation, how to handle strong emotions, turn taking, waiting, not just in line, but for our turn, how to listen, how to handle losing...the list is endless. I implore you....play with your children. Teach them how to play Uno, Jenga, card games such as Kings in the Corner, Candyland, Monopoly...the memories you will create will be as much a gift to them as it is to you!!!
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