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Big Kids

September 1

Is Roblox's 'Rainbow Friends' Safe for Kids?

Should you allow your children to play with these Rainbow Friends?

Roblox, the popular online multiplayer game that serves as a virtual playground for players engaged in various activities, has gained immense popularity among younger audiences. With its vibrant meme culture and the ability for players to create and share virtual games, Roblox
Tweens & Teens

July 26

8 Paraan Sa Pagkamit Ng Healthy Limits Sa Paglalaro Ng Video Games

Magulang pa rin ang masusunod basta malinaw ang patakaran.

Pangunahing libangan ng mga bata ng kasalukuyang henerasyon ang paglalaro ng video games. Ang problema lang, kung may anak kang nawiwili sa paglalaro, ay nagiging mitsa ito ng hindi ninyo pagkakaintindihan na nauuwi pa sa sagutan at samaan ng loob.May mga payo
Real Parenting

June 20

Multitasking Dads Play Video Games While On Baby Duty!

Be sure to turn the volume down and no sudden movements, please!
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March 5

Little Evidence That Violent Video Games Cause Violent Behavior

Violence is a complex issue that stems from various factors, says an expert.

You would be hard-pressed not to find a child who doesn’t enjoy playing video games nowadays. Because video games that depict violence, like ones that involve shooting guns, have become so popular, some might be led to believe that these can cause
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February 24

A College Degree in 'Video Games' Will Be Available Soon In The Philippines

It's not as easy as it seems, however.

Parents, take note: soon, you may not have to ask your gaming enthusiast child to study first before playing videogames, because the videogame itself will make up most of his academics. Yes, a college degree in electronic sports (esports) may soon become
Big Kids

November 17

Video Games Kid: Does Video Games Make Your Kids Smarter

Could gaming join the likes of piano and ballet in the list of classic summer activities?

Gaming was once derided as a “brain-rotting” activity with cautionary tales revolving around excessive play causing endless parental anxiety. However, under regulated conditions and within a controlled environment, video games can actually provide many positive benefits!A Japanese company called Gemutore, a portmanteau
Big Kids

September 20

Best Nintendo 3DS Games for Parents and Kids

Nintendo has the most child-friendly games.

When it comes to handheld gaming consoles, Nintendo has been at the forefront for decades. The 3DS, although not strictly limited to the younger set, have an all-ages appeal and functionality that even a 5-year old can figure out, which makes it
Big Kids

August 30

PS4 Games That Are Kid-Friendly and Even Educational

Playing video games need not be detrimental to your child's overall well-being.

Is it okay to let kids play games on smartphones but not on consoles like the Playstation? Video games have always gotten mixed reactions from parents. We worry the if we allow our kids to play video games, they’ll end up violent (this
Big Kids

January 26

Games and Apps to Help Raise a Video Game Designer or Developer

Let his video game obssession become an opportunity to create and build his own game.

Kids these days either have a tablet, a smartphone, a gaming console, or all of the above. When you look at your kids playing video games, it’s a given to worry they’re just wasting time and energy passively by staring at a
Tweens & Teens

November 5

How to Protect Your Kid From Fortnite Scams

The popular game has become an easy way for scammers to trick kids into sharing way too much information.

You were just getting used to your kid's obsession with Fortnite, and now, all you hear about is V-Bucks. V-Bucks, like Robux on Roblox, are Fortnite's in-game currency. Players use them to buy the fun "skins" (characters and outfits) and "emotes" (those
Big Kids

August 12

7 Video Games You Can Say Yes to After School

It turns out, video games and school are not incompatible

School's back in session, so it's time to pull the plug on your kids' video games, right? Not so fast, Mom and Dad. To the great relief of kids everywhere, it turns out video games and school are not incompatible. New studies on
Preschooler

August 10

Video Games Will Leave Kids With a 3-Year-Old's Mentality, Scientist Warns

Short attention span, emotional, and poor social skills are just some of the effects of video games.

Screens and technology are not always a bad thing, but various studies have come out showing that excessive use of screens can hurt our children. We now have screen dependency disorder as well as a gaming disorder, both of which are characterized by
Real Parenting

October 30

Will Technology Make My Kid Fat, Dumb, and Mean? Rumors vs Research

Debunking the most common media myths and truths with real research and practical advice.

Parents have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders—mainly, to keep the kids alive. We are also expected to raise decent human beings while scavenging through a barrage of information (and mis-information) media keeps feeding us with.But the biggest message we get
Big Kids

July 10

'Violent' Video Games Do Not Necessarily Lead to Bad Behavior

This new study did stress it could result in mood symptoms such as depression and anxiety.

While playing video games offers children benefits such as improved motor skills, it has also been tagged as a factor in social and behavioral problems. A 2015 report by the American Psychological Association (APA) stated that playing violent video games increases "aggressive behavior,
Tweens & Teens

December 9

Mom and Dad, We May Need to Recheck Our Own Screen Time Habits

Before you impose screen time rules on the kids, you may want to read this first.

Screen time has been a much debated parenting topic ever since technology transformed our daily lives. We became more connected, more updated, yet we also have complicated a relationship with technology. Several studies have delved into the negative effects of screen time
Big Kids

October 5

Video Games Allowed Only On Weekends? You May Want to Read This

This study is for you if you want to know exactly how much time your kids need to spend playing video games.

Playing video games for an hour a day can improve a child’s motor skills, reaction time and even academic performance, but more than that increases the likelihood of social and behavioral problems, says in a new research and reported by WebMD. “One to
Real Parenting

September 19

3 Surprising Apps One Teacher Says Can Help Kids in School

There are actually four, but it's these three apps on spatial thinking and how to solve problems that caught us off guard.

In this digital age, parenting with technology is even more complex. We keep talking about striking a balance between screen time and real personal interactions. But what exactly is the formula to this balance? How much is too much? What if the
Real Parenting

August 16

These Parents Held the Wi-Fi Password Hostage Unless Kids Finish Chores

We have to say: LOL and genius. We are not sure the kids will agree though to this form of withholding privileges.

We are parenting in the digital age. Technology has its advantages, offering communication and convenience like never before to parents. But we know it's a double-edged sword especially when kids get too much screen time. One mom, however, had the perfect idea to use technology to
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August 6

Parents, Brace Yourselves: 'Pokemon Go' Is Now in the Philippines

This may require a family meeting to set ground rules for kids--and grown-ups.

After a month of anticipation, "Pokémon Go," the hottest augmented reality (AR) game at the moment is finally available in the Philippines on both Android and iOS.The official "Pokémon Go" Facebook page made the announcement on Saturday, August 6, and players across
Real Parenting

April 21

New House Rule! These 3 Areas at Home Should be Gadget-Free

If your family is still using screens in these places, now is the time to stop.

Photo from bankrate.comTechnology has been vital to our everyday life that we always reach for it automatically (who doesn't reach for their smartphone as soon as they wake up). It's why it gets harder to control how long and how often our

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