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    Screen-Free Ideas for Families

    Spend less time staring at a screen and more time reading, playing and learning together.

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    Games for Kids

    Kids learn all sorts of skills by playing games. We have family game night at least once a week and the kids spend a lot of time playing by themselves, too. Here you will find both DIY games, especially math games, as well as our games of the month which include instructions and tips for playing with younger kids at the table.

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    Play Activities

    We love easy, fun play activities for kids! These ideas will encourage kids to keep the screens off!

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