Posts tagged Video Games
The Unapologetic “Gaming Dad”

In the mid 90’s, I grew up an avid gamer. In the age of the arcade game, I would scour my usual haunts for opponents to “play for quarters” (a double-down investment where your opponent uses a quarter to play and pays you a quarter if you win). Before the rise of the internet and the subsequent explosion of multiplayer games, I sat home mastering the single-player button mashes and game codes that will forever be attached to my childhood.

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Gaming And Kids: Guide For Parenting In The Digital Age

The biggest selling video games tend to be over the top in all regards. The graphics are breathtaking, the gaming worlds are enormous, and the gameplay is memorable. However, elements that many parents would find undesirable also tend to...

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Don't Be A Boring Dad: Be The Dad Who Takes Them On An Adventure

In a world where your fridge can order your shopping, it may seem a little difficult for children of the 21st century to still feel excited about simple things in life. But don’t let high-end technology estrange your kids from you. It’s time to remind them, and yourself, that there are still plenty of exciting things...

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Don't Let Your Parental Responsibilities Ruin The Fun!

Throughout life, we all pick up a vast swath of hobbies and interests. These activities are usually expensive to run and take a lot of time to maintain. So, when kids enter the picture, your hobbies and interests will start to dribble away. But, if you play your cards right, you could keep a firm grasp...

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