One of the easiest ways to give your kids a head start in life is simply to play with them. Luckily, that’s what 'do dads' do best! Rough & tumble play has been shown to help children manage their emotions, display fewer negative behaviours, and to become more popular with their friends. Let’s take a look at another simple and super fun game that you might like to try out with your kids.
By David Hawkins
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f you have been playing along with me the past few issues, then you and your children have been having a blast in a big, active, rumble and tumble way.
The three games that we’ve looked at so far are great for kids who are a bit older and stronger, probably from around two years of age and up. But what about the younger kids? How can we give them the amazing benefits that come from taking part in rough and tumble play with their dad, their uncle or grandfather? Stop the Giant is the perfect game that will allow you to play with your toddlers. Older pre-schoolers love it too. You are the Giant; an enormous, slow-moving creature who has to be stopped from standing up by some little heroes. continued next page...
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