Clarenville, Dec. 05, 2004 - Do you want to teach your kids emotional and social skills without having to nag? Do you want you and your children to have fun as a family while learning?

According to Dr. Michael Rayel, inventor of the Oikos Game Series, the best way to teach kids is through a game. “The essence of play is to have fun. So if you can incorporate learning personal and social skills with play, then your kids will have fun while they develop valuable life skills,” he said.

Oikos Game: A Personal Development and Emotional Skills Game is a board game that serves as a tool to learn skills such as dealing with bullies, managing anger, showing empathy, being assertive, solving problems, and facing strangers to name just a few. Dr. Rayel further said, “Aside from being fun, Oikos Game provides a venue for families to talk about sensitive issues. Thus, it also promotes family interaction in a positive way.”

Because of the Oikos Game’s virtues, it was recently featured in an hour-long parenting TV show (Detroit Fox News Network). The response from the public has likewise been very encouraging so Dr. Rayel has promised to develop more Oikos Games. In a few weeks, Oikos Game Level 2 will be released. This level requires more thinking and strategy and is designed for 7 to 9 years old. Next year, Oikos Game 3, intended for 10 years old and adult, is designed to expose players to life skills such as setting goals, making decisions, solving problems, and preventing use of street drugs.

In 2004, Dr. Rayel and his wife Gayzelle created Oikos Global, maker of emotional and social skills games and personal development products. In a few weeks, Oikos Global will release new games: Fikloo and Wordigy. Visit www.oikosglobal.com for more information.