Fun family games that include all family members build deeper connections with your loved ones. According to the American Psychological Association (APA,) living in a pandemic where children have online classes, most parents feel the need to create a strict routine for their kids. However, research suggests that unstructured play and letting your whole family play outdoor or indoor games reduces stress and anxiety and creates secure emotional connections.
Additionally, including exciting games with siblings has different benefits that “help children learn to make decisions, calibrate risks, manage emotions, share and learn to solve problems”, says educational psychologist Lauren McNamara.
Five fun family games
Here are five fun family games that will get the whole house excited, as well as everything you need to know on how to play.
Pickpocket tag
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All you need for a pickpocket tag are pieces of fabric to put in every player’s back pocket. Once this is done, the game is to let everyone try to snatch the cloth from one another, and whoever collects the most wins.
Game of ball war
This game is best played outside. You will need blow-up balls and a hosepipe to divide players into two teams. Once “go” has been shouted, each team member can grab the balls without crossing the line to hit as many people from the opposing team as possible. If the one person you target catches the ball, the thrower will be eliminated.
Knock it out
What you will need for this game are old stalkings and a tennis ball or an apple. Put the tennis ball in one of the stalking legs and put it on the players head. Whoever knocks off the most bottles in front of them in less than one-minute wins.
Defying Gravity
All you need for defying gravity is a timer and balloons. Depending on the age and capacity to bounce, the game aims to see who can keep their balloon bouncing the longest.
Build a tower
Building a tower is a fun way to incorporate children’s toys into the games. Using building blocks and setting a timer to see who builds the highest tower is an exciting game to get everyone in the family involved.
