My 10-Year-Old Asked for a YouTube Channel for Her Birthday
If a YouTube video is uploaded privately in the internet woods, does it really make a sound?
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It’s the Start of School. Time to Reassess Our Screen Time Rules Again
At the end of summer, we use school as a jumping off point to have a conversation about screen time in the house. Here’s what we’re doing.
How Worried Should We Be About Kids and Chatbots?
“ChatGPT for Teens” prompts Patrick to ask an expert a few questions about what worrying signs we should be looking for.
Our Shy, Conflict-Avoidant Daughter Has Fallen Madly in Love With Pokémon Pokopia
It can be hard to find the right fit for your kid, whether it's a video game, TV show, or movie. But when it does click, it's magic.
What Can One Group of High School Students Tell Us About Gaming's Future?
A conversation with The Washington Post's Gene Park about what a brief encounter with gaming's future told him about where games are going.
A Link to the Past, Amidst an Uncertain Future
It's easy to min-max a video game. Should you be min-maxing parenting, too?
Brief Thoughts on New Social Media Laws, Screen Time Guilt, and Algorithm Experiments
Patrick takes a trip around the internet, and comes back with a handful of stories relevant to the modern parent.
Roblox's New "Quick Words" Feature Is a Good Middle Ground for Families Who Ban Chatting
It's natural for kids to want to chat with the people they're playing with. This might be a safer path.
Your Guide to August’s Family Friendly Video Games
A calm before the fall storm, as children head back to school. And once again, Apple Arcade has a great lineup.
The (Sort of) Scientific Process of Getting Our Kid into Video Games
You could just give them Roblox! Or you could, step-by-step, walk them into video gaming independence.
Grinding in Games: The Sweet Spot for Conversation with Kids
If heart-to-hearts with your kids are hard, try starting them while playing a video game together.
My Nine-Year-Old’s First R-Rated Movie
Yes, I took her to see The Backrooms.
How to Block the YouTube Shows Invading Netflix And Other Streamers
You'll have options with Netflix and Amazon Prime, but fewer options with others.