The first question most parents ask when it comes to teens and video games is whether the game is appropriate. Video games are often stereotyped as violent, but more and more of them are challenging that old association. Many games feature complex, nuanced storytelling. They educate players about important topics like free will, gender politics and self-expression, and teach … [Read more...] about Seven Parent-Approved Games Your Teens Should Be Playing
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Why Some “Free” Games Aren’t Really Free
My hubby, being a software developer and a geek, put me onto a website called Gamasutra.com. It’s a gaming developer site but it does a pretty good job at explaining the monetization (yes, it’s a mouthful) of games such as Farmville, Smurfs Village or most recently Zynga’s Candy Cane Crush game (which I haven’t played). While my head was swimming after reading a couple of … [Read more...] about Why Some “Free” Games Aren’t Really Free
When You Have Two Kids, Do You Have to Buy Two of Everything?
I am a mom of two boys. ‘Nuff said. Seriously, if you have two boys (or three or four), you’ll know what I’m talking about. The constant fighting, arguing, name calling - make it stop! Every day it’s a new battle. I live in a never-ending battle zone. I may as well slap on some war paint and camouflage clothes. My boys fight too much. What do they even fight … [Read more...] about When You Have Two Kids, Do You Have to Buy Two of Everything?
What Kind of Tech Gadget Should I Buy For My Toddler?
Don't want to commit to a tablet for your toddler? Consider this advice: A parent recently asked me if I would purchase a "kid-friendly" tablet such as the Vinci and my answer was no. I have always been a big proponent of using the actual device. The reason is simple. If it is deemed "kid-friendly," chances are kids view it as a toy. Kids, especially toddlers need to … [Read more...] about What Kind of Tech Gadget Should I Buy For My Toddler?
The Beginner’s Guide to Buying Baby Toys
When shopping for toys for your little one, things can get a little crazy. The products that companies are calling "toys" these days can be baffling to even the most progressive mommies and daddies. So how do we go about buying toys for our babies that enhance their growing minds instead of turning them to mush? According to onestepahead.com, playing is so much more than … [Read more...] about The Beginner’s Guide to Buying Baby Toys