Games, too, often tap into little-used skill sets of both parents and children. Beat the Parents: Appropriate trivia for two or more kids and adults, often revealing how little parents know about their children’s world. Blank Slate: Write the word you think best completes the blank in a phrase — and try to get the same word as just one other player. Life: Two to six players travel around a colorful “road” that simulates life’s major events: marriage, jobs, kids, retirement. More reading:10 surprising ways to spot a great video game25 prompts to get teens talking about gratitudeI wanted my kids to love books.

Source: Washington Post December 13, 2018 11:00 UTC