Tag Archives: indoor games

The Doctor Game

Here is a fun game that a group of older children or even adults will enjoy. You need at least a group of 5 to 6 people and there is no limit as to how many can play. Every player sits in a circle. Then one or two people, depending upon the size of the group, are chosen to be the doctor. They must walk away out of hearing range while the rest of the players decide upon a problem that the “doctor” must figure out. The doctor figures out the problem by asking each player a question. The questions … Continue reading →

Book Review of Mealtime and Sleep Solutions

Author: Ann Douglas Purchase Price: Both books are $13.99 Two of the toughest issues that parents of a young child deal with are sleeping and eating. In her books Sleep Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler and Preschooler and Mealtime Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler and Preschooler Ann Douglas, author of many parenting books and mother of four, addresses both issues. Her books are unique because they do not focus on one set technique instead they recognize that every child is different and give a variety of methods to try. Encouraging parents to find what works for them. Realizing that her … Continue reading →

Review of Settlers of Catan

Number of Players: 4 (although you can buy an expansion set) Age Range: 12+ Cost: $23-$38 Settlers of Catan is an adult game from Germany that is quickly growing in popularity across the United States. I enjoy games that are a combination of luck and skill and this is one of the best. The premise is simple yet difficult to master. It is fun to play with just two players, but four adds an extra challenge. The Settlers of Catan is a game about building and trade. Each player uses five resources – wood, ore, wheat, wool, and brick – … Continue reading →

Review of Stare Junior Game

I am always looking for fun games that our entire family can play. This isn’t always an easy task since my children are ages 6, 4, and 2. The task of finding a game my two-year-old can participate in and my six year old doesn’t think is too babyish can be daunting. I finally thought I had found a fun game our family could enjoy. I turned out to be wrong. I read all of the reviews about the game before requesting it as a family gift for Christmas from my sister. Since that time it has been played once. … Continue reading →

Danger! Foods For Your Baby to Avoid

With first babies, parents are generally more restrictive. They often don’t allow grandma to give baby that first bit of chocolate before he’s ready, etc. But with second and subsequent babies, parents are often more relaxed. After all, what didn’t hurt the first one won’t hurt the second, right? Not always. Choking and allergies are serious business for babies. No parent would purposely do something that would hurt their child. But every day parents make choices regarding what to feed their baby. Some of the simplest foods are considered danger foods because they pose choking or allergy risks, but they … Continue reading →

Ping Pong Game

A folding table or nearly any table can easily be made into a ping pong table. Your kids will have a great time playing with each other and trying to beat Mom or Dad. You will need a heavy piece of cardboard that is about as wide as the table and about two feet long to create a self standing “net.” Fold the cardboard in half lengthwise and crease it well. Fold each end up toward the middle, crease well, and then push down half way. You should be able to stand the piece up at this point. Staple the … Continue reading →

Help! What Do I Feed My Baby? -The What ,When, and How Much of Solids

Solids. This can be a scary word for a first-time parent. When do you start them? How much do you feed? What should you give your baby first? These questions plague new parents, who want desperately to make sure their precious baby is eating the right foods and enough of them. Your baby’s doctor or pediatrician will likely provide you with information regarding feeding your baby solids. Typically, a baby begins eating solid foods between four and six months of age. Prior to this time, breast milk or formulas is the sole source of nutrition for babies. A juice cup … Continue reading →

The Sign Game

Number of Players: 6 to 12 Age: 10+ Supplies Needed: None Often teens are a challenge at family reunions. So here’s a fun game that the teens at your reunion or anytime will love. I learned this game while in college and introduced it to my high-school age sister who played it with her friends. It provided hours of free and simple fun. This game needs at least six players to be fun and more than twelve is too difficult. To begin the players sit in a circle and each player chooses a discreet and silent sign. For example touching … Continue reading →

Heads Up Party Game

Use Your Noodle Party Game This is a hilarious party game that works for everyone, from young kids to oldsters. You can use it at your child’s birthday party or at the family reunion this summer. It’s guaranteed to involve everyone, because it’s almost more fun to watch as it is to play. If you are indoors, be sure and clear a large space to prevent injuries. Make sure everyone is spaced well enough apart so they don’t bonk heads. Use Your Noodle First, you have to make a hat for each player. To do this, tape two disposable bowls … Continue reading →

What is Missing? And, other Memory Games

Here are some ideas for activities that are not only fun but that will also stimulate your child’s memory. Fill a box or cookie sheet with odds and ends from around the house. A toy, a marker, a coin, a pencil sharpener, dice, a piece of candy, a paper clip, and other small assorted objects. Lay them out so they can be seen completely. Count the number of items, so you’ll know how to calculate each participant’s score. Have each child look at the collection of objects for a set period of time (20 seconds is good). Next, have each … Continue reading →