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Board games aren't just fun at holiday time, they're good for our mental health, too
Fox News
Playing board games with friends and family during the holidays is a favorite activity for millions of Americans — and doing so also brings mental health benefits, say experts.
"The great thing about board games is that the stakes are low, so learning to emotionally regulate can feel less threatening." "Board games can address a variety of challenges from cognition to social and emotional well-being." "Games can be a great way of teaching social skills by modeling effective social behaviors." Erica Lamberg is a contributing reporter for Fox News Digital.
Read on to game-plan our old-school board game pursuits.
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