Many mums are gaming savvy and know their avatar from their in-game awards, but for those that need a little more guidance and explanation, GirlsgoGames has compiled a useful guide for Mum’s on how they can help their daughter learn when playing online games, whilst also creating time to have fun and relax together.
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As well as being fun and social destinations, online games also offer children a safe place to learn and to compete against new friends. From role playing a future career to expressing their identity through designing their own outfits or cooking, online games provide children with a great opportunity to play, explore, socialise and gain self–confidence.
Elaine Catherine Sinclair-Johnson from London explains how her daughter, Elle Alex Sinclair-Johnson has developed new skills from playing on a variety of different games: “After school I allow my eleven-year-old Elle to play for 15 minutes as a reward for completing her homework.
"She adores the puzzle games and I often play with her to help her achieve high scores.”
Match the tips below to characteristics you’d like your daughter to develop.
Top ten games for helping your daughter learn when online
1. Role play – If your daughter loves acting out adult roles check out Cute Pet Hospital.
2. Competitiveness – Always wanting to beat her friends? Horse Eventing2 is perfect for her.
3. Teamwork – Want your daughter to develop better teamwork and social skills? Try Family Barn.
4. Family time – Sara’s Cooking Class is the ideal way to bond with your daughter (or granddaughter) as you teach her how to cook.
5. Adventurous – Is she fearless? Then Frizzle Fraz would suit her perfectly.
6. Creative – Magazine Styler is a good way for her design her very own magazine.
7. Stylish – Shopaholic is a great game to help her express her identity.
8. Brainy – Is your daughter intelligent, ambitious and career-minded? Then Beauty Resort might be for her.
9. Sporty – Sporty Girl Champions is the game of future Olympians.
10. Musical – Singing one of her favourite hobbies? Playing Karaoke Resort could help develop her musicality.