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It’s OK for kids to lose: 10 tips and tricks for playing games with the kids these holidays

Are you tempted to just let your kids win on boardgame night? Don’t be. Here are some tips on playing games with the kids this holiday season.

Health & Medicine

“Come on, let’s go!” Helping kids find joy in physical activity

When it’s difficult to engage children in sports or active play, here are some ideas to help get kids moving, whatever their ability

Arts & Culture

A doll is just a doll is just a doll

The new Barbie movie has renewed discussion about the message she sends and feminism – but it’s really just the fallacy of plastic role models

Arts & Culture

Board gaming to keep the fun in being at home

Board games are valued for their interaction, components, challenge and variety – and they don’t have to be about winning or losing

Sciences & Technology

Loving the bits and pieces

The ongoing popularity and variety of board games, especially among adult hobbyists, can teach us about how we can better design the digital versions

Sciences & Technology

What are kids getting out of playing Minecraft?

Parents are made to worry that their children are spending too much time on their screens playing games, but maybe they’re just... playing

Arts & Culture

Pixelating our playgrounds

As parents, consumers, and citizens, how should we respond to the rise of digital technology in our parks?