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What Parents Should Know About the Big Changes to How Children Will Be Chatting in Roblox
Soon, everyone on Roblox be asked to verify their age and will, in theory, only chat with other people in and around their age. In the future, they…
Nov 21
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Patrick Klepek
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What Parents Should Know About the Loot Box Changes Coming to Fortnite
For now, "Battle Royale" mode seems off limits. But within other "Island" experiences, you should be aware of what you can and cannot control for your…
Nov 20
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Patrick Klepek
10
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When My Kid Asked for a $30 Virtual Sword, I Had To Rethink What “Real” Value Means
Why is it so easy to devalue things just because they exist in a world we don’t understand?
Nov 18
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Creshonda Smith
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A Glorious Video Game Utopia For Parents Is Nearly Here
New announcements from Valve and Sony suggest a world where it's even easier to fit video games into your busy life.
Nov 13
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Patrick Klepek
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Even My Nine-Year-Old Can Tell Fortnite’s Gone Too Far
Criticism over customizations (or lack thereof) for the game's new "Sidekicks" feature was egregious enough that even my kid picked up on it.
Nov 11
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Patrick Klepek
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My Daughter Wants to Chat in Roblox—And She Has a Good Argument. I'm Still Saying No.
My nine-year-old's recent obsession with a popular Roblox game called 99 Nights in the Forest has brought up questions of where we draw lines online.
Nov 6
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Patrick Klepek
18
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The Quiet Sadness of Playing Lego Voyagers With a Five-Year-Old
Making it to the end of a video game, even one meant for families, is often a journey all its own.
Nov 4
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Max Covill
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October 2025
Your Guide to November’s Family Friendly Video Games
Another Zelda beat 'em up spin-off, a slew of Apple Arcade highlights, and more.
Oct 31
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Patrick Klepek
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Oh No, My Kid Is Starting to Complain About Frame Rates
Fortnite is raising dangerous questions in the house that I'm not prepared to answer.
Oct 28
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Patrick Klepek
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Welcome to The Rant
In today's edition, a father of two kids is upset about the monetization changes coming to Fortnite, a game that's otherwise been a fun and exciting…
Oct 23
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Patrick Klepek
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PlayStation's New App For Parental Controls Is Excellent
It's about trying to "build trust between parents and kids," the company tells Crossplay.
Oct 21
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Patrick Klepek
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When Is a Kid Old Enough For a Haunted House?
One of the trickier parts of parenting is managing fear. There is a time and place to believe they can do a little more.
Oct 17
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Patrick Klepek
8
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