Games and Apps That Help Build Emotional Literacy

There’s a reason empathy is a buzzword these days, and it isn’t just because the world needs more kindness and understanding. For critics of the memorize-and-regurgitate style of learning, empathy […]

Should You Let Your Child Watch Unboxing Videos?

I first became aware of a very niche hobby a few years ago, when my cousin casually mentioned that her daughter loved watching videos of people opening up brand new […]

Three Spooky Video Games with Brave Girl Protagonists

Halloween is a strange time of year. Rather than run away from what frightens us, we seek out the scary and welcome the weird. We dress up as monsters and […]

What’s So Great About Dragon Quest Builders?

Move over, Minecraft, there’s a new game in town. You’d think that a sandbox game like Minecraft would be the ultimate video game experience. After all, who doesn’t like being […]

Video Games vs Imagination: The Great Debate

For digital age parents, it’s impossible to escape the digital play vs. traditional play debate. And for some of us, just one dissenting article — no matter how ridiculously extreme […]

Are Video Games Stifling My Child’s Creativity?

If you have a kid growing up in the 21st century, they are probably spending much of their time in front of some form of screen-based technology. Maybe too much […]

The Recess Recession: Can Free Play and Technology Co-Exist?

Two of the biggest talking points in the world of early childhood education are “free play” and “technology,” terms that are usually at odds with each other.

Blended learning is […]

Games That Improve Attention Span Make Great Christmas Presents

Is there a child in your family who has a short attention span? Does she flit from one activity to another? Does her tendency to get bored quickly make it […]

Best Video Games to Increase Memory

Does your child seem to forget things from one day to the next? Are morning routines like the movie “Groundhog Day” where your child can’t seem to remember even the […]

4 Fun Tech Activities for Kids with Anxiety This Halloween

While much of the population is eagerly looking forward to Halloween festivities, for many kids with anxiety, the days leading up to the holiday are filled with dread rather than […]