Table Topics
Mind-stretching brain games and conversation starters. It's the perfect opportunity for sharing stories, building knowledge, strengthening character, and having fun!
The point behind this game is that important life skills depend on us knowing certain facts about our family. "What was your mother's maiden name?" "How many years did you live at your last place of residence?" Sprinkle these important items in with some personal family trivia. "What was Jeremy's favorite bedtime story?"
Don't be surprised when your children don't know your birthday!
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It's fun to explore how slang changes over the generations. Children, bring your parents up to speed on some of the popular expressions of today. Parents reminisce about the goofy slang of your youth. Hey, I was a teenager in the 70's and we really did say "groovy". What can I tell you?
Here are some sites that are all about slang. The first one is U.S. slang, the second U.K. slang and the third Aussie slang. Have fun, but parents of younger children, be careful. Many slang phrases can be a bit crude.