Draw-Back

Draw-Back

Draw a letter, word, or sketch on your kids back and have them guess what it is. Great for bedtime play or a bit of entertainment on a long flight. Soothing and relaxing too (or ticklish if you want....)

Palm Reading

"Kids, you may not know this but I've studied fortune telling and I can read your palm" Make up a silly story that you "see" in your kid's palm. This activity will inevitably end in a tickle fight. Great for...

The Shocker

Not that one. This is a game where you pretend your kids are full of electricity. The slightest touch will send you reeling like Marv in Home Alone II. Little kids love this, and it can be a great way...

Secret Handshake

Create a secret family handshake your kids will remember the rest of their lives. Always a great way to greet each other on a positive note that reinforces your love. While you're at it, create a family knock / doorbell...

Filter Time

Have fun looking at yourselves through the many Snapchat filters. For budding artists, have them trace images on top of an iPad. Cartoonize your photos and have the kids learn how to use contrast, shading, and color effects to create...

Shadow Puppets

Great skill for bedtime fun, especially on a camping trip. Pick up a how to book for lots of characters, or just let their favorite action figures or dolls cast a shadow. The magic is in the story line you...

Sumo Wrestling

Thumb War

When they're bouncing off wall, throw down a thumb war challenge. All of the sudden they're sitting calmly, intently focused on only two things: your thumb and their thumb. That's practically meditation.

Slaps! (The Friendly Version)

Great for killing the monotony of long flights and waiting rooms. Two people face each other and hold out their hands, one with palms facing up, the other with palms facing down and directly on top of the other person's...