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Sam, the Educational DM’s tips for playing tabletop RPGs with young kids

I am happy to post our first guest article from Sam, the Educational DM! Sam shares his insights into playing tabletop RPGs with kids from the viewpoint of teaching, and has regular advice on how to help make games with kids more interesting, engaging, and educational! I am excited to bring in more points of view and include advice for a larger range of tabletop RPG use – I hope Sam’s tips help with games for your class or family!
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Review of Warrior Princess, an adaptable TTRPG for imaginative kids

Warrior Princess is a tabletop RPG for kids where you balance your prowess as a warrior with your poise as a princess to take on some fun plot hooks! It has interesting mechanics and fun story suggestions that I enjoyed playing with my kid through multiple suggestions (he didn’t want to stop), and I hope you enjoy this game too!
Fam-friendly TTRPG/D&D Podcast List

Where to find: Awesome family-friendly tabletop RPG and D&D podcasts!

This sortable list of family-friendly tabletop RPG and D&D podcasts was made to help you find a podcast that you can listen to with your kids or teens without worrying so much about content! These are a great way to bond over a hobby, have some screen-free fun, or learn about your favorite TTRPG’s!
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Tabletop RPGs for kids and teens: A sortable list of amazing games!

This sortable list of tabletop RPGs made for all ages, kids, and teens is to help you find a game that works for you and the kids you are introducing TTRPGs to! I want to help you find a game that you and your kids will both enjoy playing together!