In recent years, playing video games has stopped being seen as an idle pastime. Although many are made for nothing more than fun and entertainment, a surprising number of them are made with education in mind. Video gaming is a robust activity that stimulates the mind and leads to greater focus, social skills, and hand-eye …
As much as kids love playing video games, parents often dislike the amount of time some kids devote to it. In addition to the sheer amount of time a kid can waste on video games, many parents worry that they might cause or worsen attention issues. It’s important to understand the science behind video games …
Video games can provide a great opportunity to relax and unwind at the end of a busy day. But when are video games not fun anymore? They can become a problem when your kids play them nonstop or when they play games that are too mature for them. Too much gameplay can lead to children …
In today’s technologically advanced world, we use devices continuously throughout the day, regardless of our age or gender. Technology has brought convenience and ease to our daily lives, but when we use it irresponsibly, it also comes at a cost. Repercussions can be physical, mental, emotional, or all the above. What do you consider screen …
In today’s world, video games are more widely available than ever. As a result, video game addiction – the uncontrolled use of video games – has become an increasing concern. Based on current statistics, anywhere from 1-16% of gamers suffer from video game addiction. Though the American Psychiatric Association has yet to recognize video game …
A common belief for many years that video games have serious negative effects on children and adolescents who play them. That idea has been challenged recently. Though, with studies showing that in most cases video games actually provide more benefits, including mental health benefits, than disadvantages. Studies have shown that both serious and casual video …
Since the dawn of video games, billions of people worldwide have chosen to use one game or another to spend free time entertaining themselves. However, in the fifty years that video games have been available to the public, researchers have found countless benefits for those who play video games, especially kids. Kids are known to …
When you let your child play video games, they are so absorbed in these games that it’s hard to get them to leave the computer. It can become a nightmare once you notice that video gaming is taking over your household, and especially your child’s life. There are many ways to detox your child from …
A study from Oxford University shows that video game playing can help improve eyesight, develops reading skills in dyslexic kids, and may help to receive pain. However, too much playing may affect temperament and decrease a child’s socialization. Research suggests that children should play video games for one hour or less per day. That time …
Have you ever caught yourself yelling obscene phrases into your gaming headset? Or perhaps, your child has asked you on at least one occasion to replace their controller after throwing it in outrage. In both scenarios, the gamer experienced video game rage. Video game rage refers to negative behavior in response to an undesirable gaming …
