For families
Information for Parents
Hello, parents. This is WaffleGame.co.uk, where we publish word puzzles that are safe for children and genuinely good fun for adults too.
Finding screen time that's actually worth having is hard. That's more or less why this site exists.
What we do
We pick out word and puzzle games that get children (and grown-ups) thinking, reading and spelling without it feeling like homework. They're the sort of thing you can happily sit and do together.
Family-friendly focus
The games we pick are:
- Suitable for all ages and abilities.
- Educational, creative and never violent.
- Safe to play, with families in mind.
We'll also say when a puzzle is on the harder side or better suited to older children, so you can decide what's right for yours.
How we share games
We don't host or sell games ourselves. We recommend them and link out to trusted places — official publishers and the app stores — so you always know you're playing the real thing.
Tips for parents
- One puzzle a day is plenty — it's a good habit and it doesn't take over the evening.
- Play together. These games are much better with two people arguing about the answer.
- Praise the thinking, not the score.
Why word games?
Because they quietly do a lot of good:
- They build up reading and spelling.
- They get children working things out instead of guessing.
- They're screen time you don't have to feel bad about.
If you've got a question, a suggestion, or a game you think we should look at, please get in touch. We always like hearing from families who enjoy these as much as we do.
Thanks for stopping by — the WaffleGame.co.uk team.