What IS a Parenting Game?

There’s NO job more challenging than being a parent in America these days.

• Two-career homes. 
• Single parenthood. 
• Foster / Kinship care.
• Military tours of duty that continue to be extended.
• Endless outside influences that seem to creep into the home.

NOW:

Moms, Dads and parenting programs nationwide are turning to Kevin McMahon’s widely acclaimed parenting game, “That’s The Ticket”. Why?  Playing the game of “That’s The Ticket” empowers parents to bring vital order, structure and solidity to their family life—even in times of uncertainty. And, inspires kids to WANT to set new goals, master positive habits and EARN the things they crave. 

Now, game creator, Kevin McMahon travels the country, working directly with these families (and those who train them) at military bases, conferences and major university / college parenting programs—providing each parent with their own copy of “That’s The Ticket”. With loads of humor, fun role-playing and true stories from actual “That’s The Ticket” families, Kevin helps each parent customize their game boards around their unique goals for their unique kids.  All in preparation to begin play the very moment they return home.

 

Look What’s Inside!

Every copy of “That’s The Ticket” opens up to reveal a colorful game, with:

• Step-by-Step Instructions
• “Ways To Win” Game Board
• 100’s of Positive Habit “Ways To Win” Game Pieces
• “Prizes & Rewards” Game Board
• 100’s of No-Cost to Low-Cost “Prizes & Rewards” Game Pieces
• A Roll Of Tickets

 

Playing “That’s The Ticket”
(as outlined in the game’s guidebook)

• A series of quick questions helps parents immediately determine the “Top 5 Areas They Most Want To See Their Kids Improve”. 
• The game translates those Top 5 areas into daily & weekly, “Ways To Win” for their kids.
• Parents FILL the game boards with positive habit “Ways To Win” and fun “Prize & Rewards” game pieces. 
• Parents introduce “That’s The Ticket” at a Family Meeting (format provided).
• Play the First Weekend.
• Winning Tickets  /  Losing Tickets  /  Earning Prizes

Each time a child completes a “Way To Win” off the game board, they earn (1-5) tickets. For example:

-- “Finish Your Homework Before Playing Video Games”
-- “Play Quietly With Your Baby Sister For :15 Each Day”
-- “Clean Up Immediately After Every Meal”.

BUT—if they forget or do the opposite, they must PAY their parents (1-5) tickets. Kids want to earn and save all of the tickets they can, because those tickets are the only way they can buy the prizes and privileges they love. Like an hour of TV, a favorite snack or a trip to the park—Each of which costs 10-25 tickets.

• As kids win, grow and master “Ways To Win”, parents adjust the game boards to keep it challenging.
• Play the final rounds and transition to life without the game.

 

The Results:

	“THAT’S THE TICKET” kids are finding success at school, at home and in business. One young winner got so excited about setting his own goals and “earning” things for himself that at the age of 14, he started his own successful web design company. Just recently, he received a proclamation from the Mayor of Los Angeles for his victory at the National Microsoft Young Entrepreneur’s Competition.

 

"Your kids are more powerful and capable than you could ever imagine. Discover how playing a game can inspire them to WANT to excel." (Game Creator, Kevin McMahon)