We love how the illustrations really paint the picture for the 1970’s setting. But whether she’s writing features about ghost hunters, falling off her bicycle and into her first crush, or navigating shifting friendships, Cindy grows wiser and more confident through every awkward and hilarious mistake. Searching for her own scoops, Cindy doesn’t always get it right, on paper or in real life.

A (rare) young female reporter takes Cindy under her wing, and Cindy soon learns not only how to write a lede, but also how to respectfully question authority, how to assert herself in a world run by men, and-as the Watergate scandal unfolds-how brave reporting and writing can topple a corrupt world leader. Twelve-year-old Cindy has just dipped a toe into seventh-grade drama-with its complicated friendships, bullies, and cute boys-when she earns an internship as a cub reporter at a local newspaper in the early 1970s. Interested in family-friendly card games? Suggestions for outdoor family games? Need ideas for a Digital Detox family weekend? Or ideas for last-minute game nights or for game nights that cost less than $10? Its all covered in this reader-friendly guide, along with ideas for snacks and meals that complement each family night theme, complete with charming illustrations! Whether family members use the book to brainstorm ideas for their own unique night or follow each game night to the last detail, they will find that family playtime creates wonderful memories that will last forever.Īuthor: Cynthia L.A laugh-out-loud funny and empowering graphic memoir about growing up and finding your voice. From clever twists on timeless classics to brand new games your family will love, this book offers something for every family, during every month of the year.

This fun and comprehensive book features ways to interest teens (let each one invite a friend or allow them to play their music in the background on game night), to contend with a large age range (form teams or play games of chance rather than skill), and to manage competitiveness among siblings (play cooperative games or ones where players change teams throughout). FAMILY FUN NIGHT offers the antidote: Tips and advice for establishing weekly family time, as well as hundreds of specific ideas for spending quality time together, with an emphasis on 'unplugged' activities. From New York Times bestselling parenting book author Cynthia Copeland comes a fully updated edition of FAMILY FUN NIGHT, featuring a years worth of great ideas that foster family togetherness! More than ever, family time faces stiff competition from other activities that appeal to kids: video games and iPhone apps, texting, and social media.

Family Fun Night by Cynthia L. Copeland