I love anything that makes happy mothering feel easier, and, for me, family game time is totally one of those things.

When we gather to play a game as a family, the whole vibe of our house changes. The kids get more focused. The adults loosen up. Honestly, it’s one of the few parts of parenthood for me that feels as good as it looks on Instagram. 😉

I love the silliness, the giggling, and the inside jokes born from this time spent around our oversized dining room table, or with our elbows propped on pillows as we sprawl on the carpet.

Want more of that in your house? Here are a few of our tried-and-true favorite family games:

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