Screen time. It makes many parents groan, especially during the summer following over a year of online and hybrid school. Unplugging is important and so is the down time that allows our kids to find and foster their own interest. But if their interests center around gaming, use this to your advantage. Use video games…
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7 Tech Resolutions for the New Year
A new year always feels like a fresh start and this year is no different. While some things will remain the same, it’s nice to feel hopeful about what may be in 2021. 7 Tech Resolutions for the New Year As you open a blank calendar for 2021, create a vision board, and cherish your…
Taking Control: Setting Boundaries to Keep Games Fun and Balanced
When I started blogging 10 years ago, buying games was so straightforward. You paid a single price for a box that either contained software for your computer or a new game for your gaming console. There was no risk of getting a surprise bill from your credit card company or an online store for additional…
VR Tips for Families: 5 Things to Know Before Bringing it into Your Home
While visiting YouTube Headquarters last month, we Parent Panel members got a sneak peek into their VR lab where we tried on Daydream, Google’s VR headset, and Samsung Gear VR to play games in an highly immersive environment. If you’re like our family and aren’t a regular user yet, I asked Patricia Vance, President of…
5 Tips for Balancing Video Games and Summer Fun
A guest post by Patricia Vance, President of Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Summer is here, which means school is out and the kids have more screen time. But are you ready? Video games and mobile apps can be a great way to entertain kids during a long road trip or on a rainy summer day. Before…
ESRB Celebrates 20 Years of Rating Video Games and Apps
Characters like Mario, Sonic, Master Chief, Ratchet and Clank, Lara Croft, Snake, and other popular video game characters have shared one thing in common over the last 20 years: they’re all featured in a game that carries an Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) icon. If you’re not familiar with the ESRB, it’s a non-profit organization that…
