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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 59 MIN

Area of Effect | 34: What does D&D have to do with Minnesota?

from The Kids Table | Dungeons & Dragons for Kids and Families · host The Kids Table Games

Allison and Ryan share tips for helping kids navigate difficult topics. Being a parent caught between hearing terrible things in the news while daily life and caretaking duties carry on can feel like emotional whiplash. Believe it or not, playing Dungeons & Dragons together can be one tool in your parenting toolbox that helps to support kids as they process and cope - and we'll share exactly how. Links to Great Things: Kids' Book Recommendations from Allison: "Fair Shares" by Pippa Goodhart, "Brick By Brick" by Giuliano Ferri, "All Are Welcome" by Alexandra Penfold Books to Raise Inclusive Leaders by @MaiStoryBook: book list "Mystery Snacks" by TTRPG Kids: BackerKit, TTRPGkids.com "Wyrmlings: An All Ages TTRPG" by Lone Colossus Games: https://bit.ly/WyrmlingsTKT About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our kid-inclusive D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home! Our Kids' Adventures: Our Website Support Our Work: Patreon Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads #dungeonsanddragons #parenting #copingstrategies #minnesota

Allison and Ryan share tips for helping kids navigate difficult topics. Being a parent caught between hearing terrible things in the news while daily life and caretaking duties carry on can feel like emotional whiplash. Believe it or not, playing Dungeons & Dragons together can be one tool in your parenting toolbox that helps to support kids as they process and cope - and we'll share exactly how. Links to Great Things: Kids' Book Recommendations from Allison: "Fair Shares" by Pippa Goodhart, "Brick By Brick" by Giuliano Ferri, "All Are Welcome" by Alexandra Penfold Books to Raise Inclusive Leaders by @MaiStoryBook: book list "Mystery Snacks" by TTRPG Kids: BackerKit, TTRPGkids.com "Wyrmlings: An All Ages TTRPG" by Lone Colossus Games: https://bit.ly/WyrmlingsTKT About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs levels up kids' critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence. That's why we create our kid-inclusive D&D show, tips for playing with kids, and campaigns to bring the adventures home! Our Kids' Adventures: Our Website Support Our Work: Patreon Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads #dungeonsanddragons #parenting #copingstrategies #minnesota

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