Pull out a card game. Card games are like a pocket swiss knife. They are so small yet have so many benefits /uses. When at the restaurant, at the doctors appointment, kids have transitioned from naps and you are looking for something to maintain that slow tempo – pull out a card game. Our favorite one this summer has been UNO. It has provided great moments of connection with our son. He loves to win and has beat me quite a couple of times. Our 4 year old has been joining in as well and she has picked up great numbers and counting skills, color coordination – which has piqued her interest longer than the gigantic pre -kindergarten work prep book I got š