# Solo Parent Game Nights The Single Parent Family Game Night Provided Parental Support By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-game-night References: [dothaneagle](http://www.dothaneagle.com/army_flier/community/game-night-supports-single-parents/article_75381ba8-6faf-11e6-8446-9f20c01c56a1.html) The Single Parent Family Game Night that took place on September 15th offered support to [single parent families](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expert-series) to create a stronger sense of community between members and the community-at-large. The game night was organized as an event for single parents who are military or [Department of Defense](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilocos-empanada) civilians to bring their children to for an evening of [board games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirfam). With the number of single parents remaining strong across North America, the event helped to provide inviting support for families that might not have enough time to organize such an event themselves. The Single Parent Family Game Night consisted of ample games, food and drinks with registered children able to take a game home with them at the end of the night. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Community-building Events:** Opportunity for businesses to organize events that strengthen community bonds, particularly for underserved groups like single parents. - **Parental Support Programs:** Potential for innovative programs that offer support and resources to single parents, enhancing their well-being and creating stronger family units. - **Child-friendly Entertainment:** Disruption potential for businesses that provide interactive and engaging experiences for children, catering to the needs of single parent families. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Management:** Opportunity for event planning companies to specialize in organizing community-building events specifically targeting single parents. - **Social Services:** Innovative programs for social service organizations to offer tailored support and resources for single parents, addressing their unique challenges. - **Entertainment & Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the entertainment industry to develop inclusive, engaging, and child-friendly activities that can be enjoyed by single parent families. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Family Board Game Promos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-and-birds-eye.md) - [Mom-Focused Mobile Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moms-week.md) - [Inclusive Diverse Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-hope-lives.md) - [Community Board Game Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-scrabble-day.md) - [Corporate Team Building Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-building-activities-toronto.md) - [Personalized Game Show Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-nights.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Dual-Format Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualformat-event.md) - [Parent-Child Connection Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parentsider.md) - [Premium Game Night Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-nightinabox-experience.md)