Sims Nation Essentials

Family Mods

B Y Q U E E N Y A Y T

The holidays are a time for family, and many Simmers love enacting their picture perfect family needs through this beloved life simulator. True to form, modders all over the world have come up with helpful script mods, curated programs that modify the way the game runs. Modders have added a new level of realism in the Sims by improving the game’s education system, its cooking framework, its family interactions, and more!

Below is a list of eight modders who bring more family-related gameplay to The Sims.

KAWAIISTACIE:

Perhaps one of the most well-known modders in the Sims community, Kawaii has crafted a gamut of gamechanging mods that are often the backbone of PC SIms gameplay worldwide.

Education Bundle- this mod adds more to the school system within the game. While at school children gain skills. Toddlers can go to preschool!! While at preschool they gain skills; once they reach a certain point they will move on to kindergarten. If you want your child or Teen sim to go to school online, you can buy an online computer( it’s a certain type of computer that comes with the mod) and attend lectures.

Slice of life- allows teens to get their period, experience puberty, break out in acne, wear perfume, and even watch streams on their phone! Slice of Life also enables such essential life experiences as realistic sickness, special memories, in-depth social interactions like group phone calls, and emotional appearance changes like blushing, teary eyes, and bruises.

PANDASAMA:

PandaSama’s mods create a better gameplay experience with Toddlers. She creates individual animations for all of her mods! With PandaSama, you can expect:

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2. Functional bunk beds~ for toddlers and child Sims. Pandasama x Ravasheen Little Chefs Toy Kitchen~ This allows Child and Toddler Sims to play chefs. There are two modes: Play Kitchen- where they can just play around and gain skills. Pretend Cook- child Sims can create actual food. Toddler Sims stand on 3 books to play kitchen A base game compatible bicycle for kids Kids and toddler trampolines Toddler Stuff Mod Pack~ which includes a Sleeping Mat, basketball ball hoop, Toddler bedroom swing, and a rocking horse. Toddler changing table- allows Sims to pick up their Toddlers, place them on the changing table, and change their diapers. Toddler Creativity Station~ includes a Rock-a-Stack, a crafting table, toddler drawing supplies, and a xylophone. The Rock-a-Stack is a toy composed of donut-shaped rings. The Toddler will work to figure out which ring goes first. The crafting table allows your Toddler to craft paper mache balls and other objects. The xylophone allows your Toddler to play music. The drawing supplies allow your toddler to make little drawings. Toddler Play Telephone Makeup kit and play tunnel~ with the play tunnel, your Toddler can crawl through and nap. With the make up kit, toddlers can give themselves a makeover or adorably give family members (teen-elder) makeovers. Piñata and clown in a box ~ allows the Toddler to have parties with piñatas. They can hit and get candy from them. The clown in the box is a wind up toy. Toddlers can become scared of the clowns, and have fun with the toy.

LITTLE MS. SAM:

Little Ms. Sam is a prolific modding powerhouse wellknown in the Sims community. Their mods improve everything from the retail experience to foster families!

First Crush- allows children and teens to have their first crush. Foster Family - allows Sims to join the LMS Foster Family Network to take care of Toddler, Children, Teens or Pets in need of a Foster Family. Chore mod -allows Sim Parents to schedule a time for their children and teens to complete chores using the Parenting Bulletin Board

GIVE ME SOME TALENT MOD:

This mod adds some amazing gameplay for families. This mod gives parenting a purpose. The way a Sim raises their child will determine what skills they will have as Teens and Adults. For example, low creativity as a Toddler will lead to negative modifiers when they become an adult.

IT’S KATATO MODS:

Kiddoodle Job Listings- Child Sims can get an odd “job” like Lemonade Stands, Babysitting, Dog Walking, Mowing Lawns, Bake Sales, Garage Sales, Computer Repair, and Phone Repair. There are also two different payouts- higher and lower. The player can choose. Child life specialist mod - This mod allows Children and Teens of all ages to feel stressed or worried while visiting the hospital or clinic. According to Katato, “The unfamiliar environment, loss of control, fear of pain, and lack of routine are among the most common anxieties young patients feel during a health care encounter, ” so these are some of the emotions Child Sims will feel during in-game doctor visits. Tumbling Tots Co-Active Daycare Career - This mod allows Daycare providers to care for children in their own homes or daycare facilities. Daycare providers take care of a child's every need. The mod even allows Sims to run a daycare in their own homes!

AROUND THE SIMS 4:

Nutri-Baby~ adds more food options for toddlers. The food comes in two types, Solid and Mush. Drink O Baby - Electric bottle Warmer offers 16 new drinks for kids. The drinks come in three forms: Bottle, Sippy cup, and Drink pouch. Offers~ Mini Chairs, Mini Tables, and booster Seats as alternatives to high chairs.

LUMPINOU :

Woohoo Wellness is the ultimate family planning mod. Sims can adopt a child, get a surrogate, choose artificial insemination, experience unwanted pregnancy and teen pregnancy, make use of paternity testing, and even give up their child for adoption.

SHENANIGANS :

Private School Mod- this mod allows your Child or Teen to go to private school. There are many, many mods that give the gift of realistic family gameplay in the Sims. Which ones are your favorites?