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January 4, 2025

Today's $250 Epic Games refund - part of their $245 million FTC settlement - brings our family's gaming journey full circle. What started with our 8-year-old's unexpected Fortnite charges after moving from Europe to the US has evolved into something positive: my teenager's growing interest in financial markets. Those early conversations about in-game purchases became a gateway to understanding real-world economics. Sometimes life's best lessons start in surprising places - even in a battle royale game.

November 27, 2024

Dr. Rachel Kouwert, a leading researcher in child development and gaming, has demonstrated through extensive research that gaming can foster crucial developmental skills when properly supported by parents. Her work shows that parental involvement in gaming—not just restriction—leads to better outcomes for children.

November 26, 2024

Research shows that 82% of children are regular internet users, with gaming starting as early as age 3, creating significant challenges for parents managing online safety, screen time, content quality, and family communication.

September 2, 2024

Maximize your child's gaming time management with our expert tips in 'The Art of Managing Gaming Time: Tips for Parents'!

November 21, 2024

Extensive internal surveys and research at Facebook shows that the company knows how Instagram can have a negative mental health impact on teen girls, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on Tuesday. According to the report: "For the past three years, Facebook has been conducting studies into how its photo-sharing app affects its millions of young users. Repeatedly, the company’s researchers found that Instagram is harmful for a sizable percentage of them, most notably teenage girls.

September 2, 2024

Discover the must-have features for a top-tier gaming friends network in '7 Essential Features Every Parent Wants in a Gaming Friends Network'!