For moms like me who enjoys playing games, playing games is not only fun, but it can also provide an opportunity for us, parents to bond with our children. It can be a great way to spend quality time together and create lasting memories. Whether it's playing board games, card games, or video games, the activity can bring families closer and help build stronger relationships.

Playing games can also be a great way to teach kids important life skills. For example, board games that involve money can help our children learn about finances and how to manage their money. Games that require strategy and critical thinking can help our children develop problem-solving skills and improve their decision-making abilities.

One popular game that many families enjoy, and we love it too, is Monopoly. It's a classic board game that teaches players about finances and the importance of making good financial decisions. Players must manage their money wisely and make strategic investments in order to succeed. 

Another great game for our kids to learn about finances is The Game of Life. This board game simulates life's ups and downs, including getting a job, buying a house, and starting a family. Players must navigate through various challenges and opportunities, all while managing their money and making wise financial decisions.

Video games can also be a great way to bond with our kids. Many video games today have cooperative modes that allow multiple players to work together to achieve a common goal. This can be a great way for us, parents and kids to work together and improve their communication and teamwork skills.

For example, Minecraft is a popular game that allows players to build and explore virtual worlds together. Players must work together to gather resources, build structures, and fend off monsters. This can be a great way for parents and kids to work together and develop their problem-solving and creative skills.

Another popular video game for families is Mario Kart. This racing game allows players to compete against each other in a fun and lighthearted way. It can be a great way to bond with the kids and teach them about healthy competition and sportsmanship. 

While researching resources for an article on finances, I stumbled upon a website that offers a variety of games related to business and financial matters, including some focused on stocks. While these games may not have the high-end graphics of modern games, they offer a nostalgic 2D gaming experience that is associated with my childhood.

If you're interested in exploring these old-school games, you can check out the website mortgagecalculator.org/money-games/. As for me, practical learning is often the easiest way to learn from the basics of finance and business to even the hardest ones.

Of course, as with anything, there can be negative effects if gaming is done excessively. It's important for us, parents to set limits and monitor our children's gaming habits to ensure that it doesn't become a problem. But when done in moderation, gaming can be a great way for us, moms and kids to bond and learn together. 

Adding to playing games together, there are also many other ways for us, parents to bond with our kids. Reading books, watching movies, and doing arts and crafts are just a few examples. The key is to find activities that both parents and children enjoy and to make time for them regularly.

For me, gaming can be a great way for us, moms and kids to bond and learn together. It provides a fun and engaging way to teach important life skills and build stronger relationships. So, the next time you're looking for a fun activity to do with your kids, consider playing a game together!

In addition, I've previously shared some game-related content on my blog, so if you have some extra time, I invite you to check it out. I've also written about finance and provided some tips that may be helpful to parents looking to expand their knowledge in this area.

One of the companies that offers different plans for your life, Sun Life, gave an informative talk during the celebration of Financial Independence Month. The company talked about Life, Health and Wealth solutions to assist people who longed to have financial freedom. The company aims to give more opportunity to open the eyes of the Filipino when it comes to finance topics, creating a more holistic and hardworking financial plan to served the need.

The speakers present during the event shared their inspiring stories towards their own journey in life, health and wealth solutions toward financial independence. How they handle the up and downs of life.

Sara Black

One of the known model during her prime and now turned photographer, suffered a breast cancer scare and a multiple hip fracture but still inspired us to think about wellness and how we should take good care our whole being, meaning not only of our body but also of mind.

Krie Lopez

The CEO of Messy Bessy Cleaners, Inc., Ms. Krie Lopez, was challenged by the current socio-economic situation and lead to a decision of helping the disadvantaged and showing them the way to build their self-esteem by providing them the skills they need.

Messy Bessy offers strict trainings especially to those at-risk youths to be more prepared for their future and start their journey to be independent.

Brother Bo Sanchez

During his youth, he thought that money is evil. But now, a big turn-around because he is now one of many personalities who teaches the value of money and becoming rich.

He is also an advocate to help the elderly and the abandoned ones with his Anawin Lay Missions Foundation.

What is more interesting with his stories is that he helped and taught his kasambahay with their financial journey. Now, two of them is already a millionaire because they took good care of their finances.

If you want to start your financial journey and be financially independent, one way of getting ready is to start investing. Did you know that you can opt to invest in the Sun Life Prosperity Achiever Funds from Sun Life Asset Management Inc. (SLAMCI)?

The first ever target date investment funds in the Philippines, these funds are designed to help investors achieve their goals on time with the minimum investment at only P1,000. This Sun Life’s peso-denominated funds is also available in P5,000 denominations.

What's more interesting is that, Sun Life also created the Sun Future Planner, a comprehensive financial planning guide that would help one determine his life stage, analyze his needs, and take concrete steps to achieve his goals.

This will help you keep track in pursuing their life, health, and wealth goals.The Sun Future Planner may be availed via a Sun Life advisor.

For updates on Sun Life’s Financial Independence Month initiatives and for details on Sun Life’s products and digital tools, follow @SunLifePH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, visit sunlife.com.ph, or talk to a Sun Life advisor today.