Intro: Families everywhere want more real connection — not more screen time. A 2018 Frontiers in Psychology review (Shin & Grant, 2018) found that tabletop games reduce stress and increase face-to-face communication.
Body: ✔️ Board games help kids learn to wait their turn and practice focus. ✔️ Parents get to model teamwork and fair play. ✔️ Game night can become a regular family ritual — no phones allowed!
✅ Practical Tip: Create a ‘No-Screen Night’ once a week. Dim the lights, put on relaxing music, play together.
Closing: It’s amazing what happens when you put the screens away and just play.
