For Parents Active, Positive Play (NAPSA)—When it comes to getting children to learn, teachers and parenting experts agree that, when the lessons are fun, kids get more out of them. That’s the object of a new board game, designed to help children ages 5 to 8 develop their personal and emotional skills. ~ = a “4 3 wa ff. c A fun new game can help parents teach their children some impor- tant life lessons. The Oikos Game was created by a psychiatrist and a pediatri- cian to help children learn positive strategies to handle common emotional situations. It provides a venue for families to talk about sensitive issues relating to school, community and family in a safe and secure environment. The game promotes coping skills for children, teaching them how to deal with bullies, show empathy, be assertive, solve problems, face fears and deal with strangers. It also encourages reading and mathematical ability, as well as good manners, duringplay. The Oikos Game encourages children to have fun as they learn important life lessons. Through laughter and family interaction, children are eased into the challenge of personal and emotional development. Advanced levels of the game will be released soon. For more information, visit the Website at www.oikosglobal.com.
