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Board Game Evenings
Two weekly hours of family board games — builds executive function, rule-following, losing gracefully.
Goal
Use board-game evenings to develop executive function, frustration management, and gameplay ethics.
Steps
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Fix a night (Thursday/Friday). Screen off.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Game ends with everyone smiling, even the loser.
Evidence base
School: Executive Function in Children
Founders: Peg Dawson · Richard Guare (2010)
Dawson & Guare in "Smart but Scattered" listed 11 executive functions — board games develop 5+.
Keywords
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Board Game Evenings" take?
This exercise takes about 90 minutes, practiced in a group in a Social format.
When will I notice the effect of "Board Game Evenings"?
Game ends with everyone smiling, even the loser. In the short term: In two months, child loses without emotional outburst.
Is "Board Game Evenings" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Executive Function in Children (Peg Dawson, Richard Guare (2010)). Dawson & Guare in "Smart but Scattered" listed 11 executive functions — board games develop 5+.
Is "Board Game Evenings" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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