Category: Starting Out

For most games, the dinner table works just fine.  The more important issues are the things that are around you.  Not just the kids, but you as well.  First, the easy one: No television on.  Next, there should preferably be no television or tablet next you so the kids don’t H. pylori infection frequently occurs in childhood and can last… Read more →

This is the hardest part about starting the kids off in the gaming hobby.  You really need to pick the timing of playing a game correctly or it won’t go well for anyone.  Younger kids need 12 hours of sleep, so that means that after supper won’t give you much time.  Additionally, the later in the day, the less energy… Read more →

What is your child’s favorite toy?  Dinosaurs?  Try Tsuro (dragons and dinosaurs are the same in my book).  Cars? Try Pitch Car or Formula D.  Princesses?  There are worse things out there than Frozen-branded games like Spot It or Trouble.  The basic message here is, don’t try to force a child to like your favorite game, no matter how basic… Read more →

Let’s be honest, gaming is not for everyone (even adults).  Can your child sit still for 15 minutes?  30 minutes?  Can your child read yet?  Can your child count?  How about basic math?  To keep things simple, I look at it like this:   3 – able to count and sing the alphabet, but not able to recognize all letters. … Read more →