In part 1 of this series, we looked at how to set healthy expectations for video game usage that fits with the needs of your child and family. In part 2, we examined the world of online gaming and ways parents can help their children to stay safe while having fun with online games. […]
Tips to Help Parents Navigate the Complex World of Video Games: Online Gaming
Last week, we discussed the important topic of establishing healthy video game use habits that are consistent with the needs of your child and family. During part 2 of this series, we will take a look at online gaming and ways to encourage safety for your child during online gaming experiences. Online […]
Tips to Help Parents Navigate the Complex World of Video Games: Establishing Healthy Video Game Usage
In a world where there are so many ways to access gaming systems, children are often spending a lot of time playing various forms of video games including gaming consoles, at friend’s houses, and/or on cell phones or tablets. For some children and teens, playing video games and spending time with their friends online […]
Talking to Children About COVID-19
Never in your lifetime did you think that you would experience a global pandemic such as COVID-19. One day, all seemed normal in your world, and overnight: School was cancelled indefinitely The grocery store shelves were empty, and You‘ve been asked to work your full-time job from home while also responding to, “Mommy, can you help me…?” every 5 minutes. Your life was turned […]
Prepping Kids for Events
This weekend, I had the opportunity to attend Zippity Zoo Days. As a previous attendee of this event—and an adult with a basic sense of what goes on at children’s events—I was prepared for an afternoon of animals, bouncy houses, music and face painting mixed with sunscreen and sweat. I knew that this was going […]