Games That Bring Us Together: Easy Trust-Building Games for Families

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Hearts are full when we play together.

These simple games create chances to grow closer, laugh more, and strengthen your family bond.

Rock Paper Scissors Stretch

Get your muscles moving with a fun twist on a classic game.

Dance Mirror

Copy each other’s motions and try to stay in sync.

Check-in questions are quick prompts you can use during play to help kids share what they’re thinking, imagine something new, or reflect on how things are going.

Check-in questions are quick prompts you can use during play to help kids share what they’re thinking, imagine something new, or reflect on how things are going. They’re low-pressure ways to spark conversation. Check-in questions help kids notice their feelings, reset their energy, and feel more connected. Work these questions into play whenever it feels right. Try something silly like, “If we all lived in a zoo, what animals would we be?”

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