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Surviving and thriving with a family in lockdown is tough. Here are 40 games and activities to keep you and your family going. All are aimed at age 5-7 years and upwards, although some games are suitable for younger children. Parents are participants, but the 'winning' should be equally distributed. In Lockdown, everyone is together 24/7 and tempers can fray. This is especially true if you have children who are a little different from the typical child, if you have to home-school, if there is bereavement, and if you have financial worries. Spending time on play (so long as you are not sick) alleviates anxiety and promotes good mental health- plus- it is fun! Ginny Russell, a senior researcher in the Children and Young People's Mental health collaboration (ChYMe) has created this book to encourage all members of families with children aged 5 and up to set aside regular time to play, all 40 home-based games and activities require little or no equipment.