Game On!
Playing video or board games isn’t just for fun. In fact, a few moments each day can do wonders for stress levels, mood, even long-term brain health. Break out a game with your kids … and see what they’ll gain:
• Friendship. Sharing fun and laughter breaks the ice and fosters compassion and trust.
• Social skills. When kids play board games, they learn to cooperate, follow rules, and interpret body language.
• Happiness. If you’ve heard that video games “can’t be good for you,” scientists disagree. Study after study have found that being a gamer can improve your health by enhancing memory, elevating eyesight, boosting coordination, helping you make better decisions, and reducing stress. Plus, researchers found a link between playing video games and emotional well-being.
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