Family card games are fun, usually easy to learn, small and light to bring anywhere and store.
I keep a whole drawer here of those. Each child at his age likes different card games.
Card games create opportunities for face-to-face play, conversation, taking turns and following rules.
Playing cards is an easy way for several different generations to sit down together, and grandparents and parents say games afford an unusual opportunity to bond with children.
Here are our 7 favorite family card games and why: