SNOWED IN FOR CHRISTMAS? IT’S BOARD GAME TIME! 3 NEW GAMES TO ENTERTAIN YOU THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
1. The Alpha: A Nature Lover’s Dream Game
“Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the games are so delightful …”
Gathering creator Richard Garfield and 74-time Jeopardy! winner Ken Jennings.” What a pedigree! Everyone 12 and over will want a seat at the table. 3. getCrewd: A Playground for Movie Buffs getCrewd is a card game that comes in a retro-style film can, and that single trait speaks volumes. In this PG-13-rated game, you play a film producer in search of the perfect actor, director, and crew to make your movie happen. However, the deck will keep throwing obstacles in your way, including everything from flash floods to writers’ strikes. If you have a competitive side, you’ll love this mad scramble to the finish line. With these games in your cabinet, you won’t even notice the snowbanks outside!
If your childhood dream was joining a wolf pack like Mowgli in “The Jungle Book,” this is the board game for you! The Alpha is a beautifully illustrated strategic game where players act as pack leaders and compete with other players to acquire territory and snag the best food. Gameplay is done in rounds that include four stages: stalk, chase, resolve, and advance. The game is rated for 3–6 players ages 10 and up. 2. Half Truth: Brilliant Minds Meet Here If you’re a fan of Trivial Pursuit, you’ll love Half Truth. At its heart, it’s a trivia game, but it ups the stakes by giving players the opportunity to bet on how many correct answers they’ll get. Really though, there’s only one thing you need to know about this game, and Thrillist said it best: “It's the brainchild of legendary Magic: The
Those might not be the exact lyrics from the famous Christmas carol, but it’s true that decks of cards and various board games get many families through the holiday season. You can only rewatch “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” so many times before the jokes grow stale. While new movie releases can be fun, many have been stalled this year because of the pandemic. Luckily, board games are still coming out on schedule. If you’re on the hunt for alternatives to Monopoly, Clue, and Scrabble, check out these fresh 2020 games, which all come recommended by the experts at Thrillist.
in children who are not walking yet; or sudden unexplained nightmares or other issues with sleep.
Neglect is also a form of abuse that may not manifest as evidently as physical abuse but can be just as harmful. Signs can include children who are unusually hungry or thirsty when they come home, a day care facility with too few staff, a facility that discourages parental visits, children who are withdrawn or aggressive, and children who come home dirty or with dirty diapers and rashes in their diaper area. What to Do Next It can be frightening to accuse a facility of abuse, especially if you aren’t certain about it. But if you have mounting suspicions that your child is suffering, you should take several important steps to protect them. Take your child to a pediatrician for a professional examination. If they confirm your suspicions, report the abuse to your local licensing authority and the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453). Next, call the police and file a report. And finally, contact an attorney to assist you with your case. They can help you identify and connect with all the proper channels that need to know about the abuse and hold the day care facility responsible for their actions.
As more schools continue returning to in-classroom teaching, the use of day care and other child care services will also increase. Day care providers and their employees have moral and legal obligations to care for the children in their facilities properly, but there are times when they fail to meet the demands of their job or act negligently, harming the children in their care. As a parent, it can be devastating to think that your child might be a victim, but if you suspect abuse, you must be their advocate and take action. What to Look For Abuse can be difficult to identify. Anxiety in a child is often mistaken for their dislike of being separated from their parents, but if it’s coupled with other signs, you may have a case. Look for symptoms such as unexplained bruises, cuts, or markings; fear when around their caregiver; behavioral or school performance changes; repeated injuries; bone fractures RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS OF DAY CARE ABUSE PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN
If you suspect day care abuse or neglect, don’t delay protecting your child. Call Finney Injury Law so we can help.
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