Video Games on Shine

Can someone fill in my parenting knowledge gap about video games for kids?

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Okay, I will admit it--I don't understand the appeal of video games. I mean, yes, I played a lot of Centipede and Ms. Pac Man and Joust in my youth, and yes, those games have about as much to do with modern gaming as

Media + Tech Essentials: How Kids Learn From Video Games

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What do you think? Is there a place for video games in education and learning?

The 10 Most Violent Video Games (And 10 Alternatives)

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Arm Yourself With Information

The names of violent video games tend to travel fast among preteen and teen gamers. And the next thing you know, your kid wants to play them.

Our list of the 10 most violent video games is designed to arm you with enough information to help you…

Doctors Take on Media Violence

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Parents trying to limit their kids' exposure to violent media now have a little more support -- from your kids' pediatrician. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics ,…

Final Fantasy 7

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Hey, emily here! Yeah, Oct. 26 I finally beat Final Fantasy 7. I was on the verge of tears! Let me explain. See, I've been playing that game for like a year now. Not constantly, but on and off. It's not that I didn't like playing…

I’ve Turned My Kids Into Addicts.

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by Kristy Campbell (Saving the World One Teen at a Time on Mommy Tracked)

I’m having one of those beat-yourself-up mom moments. No, not the “oh, don’t be so hard on yourself”…

Three New Fitness Wii Games Released This Week

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By Brandi Koskie - DietsInReview.com This week, three new fitness video games were released for use with the Nintendo Wii (or Nintendo DS). With the creation of the Nintendo Wii an entirely new genre of video games has been born, and it's probably the best thing to ever happen to video…

15 Video Games That Won’t Rot Your Kid’s Brain

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It’s almost too easy to hate video games. With all the zombie-shooting, vampire-beheading and in some cases, hooker-murdering (ahem: Grand Theft Auto), parents who’d rather their kid didn’t grow up to steal cars or slay demons often label all boob tube games as either desensitizing or mind-numbing. The good news is, there’s another side to gaming. Designed to stimulate creativity, encourage neuron connectivity and get your kids off their butts, these fifteen games (in no particular order) build rather than burn brainpower. — Christina Couch

I Tried It!: The Biggest Loser Video Game

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Hey guys! You know I’m a bit skeptical when it comes to fitness video games…but I think I might have had a change of heart last week, after trying out the new The Biggest Loser Video Game on the Wii console:

Back-to-school video games

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I know. I know. It's counter intuitive to recommend video games for students, but let's consider the lighter side of gaming. Casual games are here to stay and that's great news for parents and loved ones alike. And let's not forget that students are on a budget, so they've got to entertain themselves somehow. My back to school game list includes games that are easy to fit in during a quick break from studying and will flex your brain powers to boot.