For many kids, summer vacation means camp, and in this digital age it should come as no surprise that this tradition has made its way online. Without the demands of school during […]

This article originally appeared on Pixelkin.org, a website dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews, and developments in games—with a special focus on families.

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Did you know that kids growing up in the 21st century are actually more creative than children from earlier generations? Social critics have argued that video games and technology make […]

Sometimes the best advice you get is from an expert whose specialty complements your own. I recently had that opportunity while talking with my friend and technology guru, Eric Therrien. […]

Most adults are totally confused, and maybe a bit overwhelmed, by kids’ interest in and devotion to Minecraft. The majority of adults have no idea what kids are doing while playing the […]

Basic strategies for effective limits on technology. While we still prefer a global strategy such as a healthy “Play Diet”, many kids and families need a more structured approach. Links to many other articles about setting limits on screen time.

Parents frequently express concerns about the ways video games impact their children’s thinking and behavior. They often wonder if video games change the brains of their kids. Many studies suggest […]

One of the best things to do if you want to get your body stronger is cross train. Rather than just reading, playing video games, or eating well, it’s best […]

Psychologists have long recognized that play is a child’s most basic tool for learning. While it’s easy to see how the creative play of working on an art project and […]

So your teacher starts telling the class about the next assignment. The list of requirements is long and by the time you start you’ve forgotten all but the first step. […]