Losing and Winning Gracefully

At a very young age, children have the urge to win as a way to display a sense of mastery. Whether it be dressing themselves or reaching a higher shelf, they just want to show they can do anything we adults can do. During game play, a successful move or an early lead gives them […]

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Where to Buy Board Games – Friendly Local Gaming Stores

Its hard to imagine a world without Toys R Us. Its an icon of my childhood. But alas, times are changing, and with the news of Toys R Us (TRU) shutting down around the world a lot of people, including myself, immediately ask “where do we go to get toys?!” Reality is, we haven’t been going […]

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The Benefits of Board Games for Children: Cognitive Development
benefits of children board games

Previously we discussed the opportunities board games provide children to develop socially. Often these are the more obvious benefits of game playing. However the bodies of research continue to grow in support of games correlating positively with improved critical thinking and overall cognition. ***** COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT We have all heard the claims that games and […]

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