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Family Game Night

2022-07-12 Mama Minimalist

Ah, family game night. Something special happens when we put our phones away, sit around the table, and have fun with our loved ones. But if you have children, game night can be fraught with whines, groans, and tantrums. And after a long workweek? Game night can feel like another To-Do item.

On today’s show we discuss what research says about the benefits of game night. In the first part of today’s show I offer 6 strategies to curate a successful family game night; in Part 2 I sit down with Ali Aydar, CEO of SPORCLE.com. Ali is on the show to make the point that you can make lasting, happy memories with your loved ones *and* keep your kids learning this summer without spending money on new board games.

(A note from Stephanie: This episode is the fourth in the “Best Things Are Free” series in which the podcast dives deep into life’s little pleasures that also happen to not cost money. To listen to other episodes in the series, check out #259: Rich Conversations, #246: Sleep, and #255: Storytime.)

Here’s a preview:

[ 2:25] 10 research-backed benefits to family game night

[4:30] Stephanie’s 6 best tips for hosting a successful game event

[9:00] Thoughts on being a minimalist who also loves games: also, what to consider when investing in new games

[19:00] How to intentionally incorporate 21st Century technology into modern game nights

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