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Meredith Bland

Mamacon speaker and Pixelkin contributor Meredith Bland

Pixelkin is a resource for parents and families. We decipher the world of gaming so that you can go forth and engage in healthy, happy, and enriching experiences with your loved ones.

We believe that video games have something good to offer to everyone; the key is to find the right games for your kids and find a healthy balance.

Below you’ll find some of our articles and videos for gaming novices. We have thousands of pages of content to explore. Curious about a specific topic? Type it into the search bar above.

Recent Articles

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Potty with Pull-Ups app helps parents and kids navigate potty training

Diaper brand Pull-Ups has launched a new app designed to help parents — and toddlers, successfully complete what is often a challenging aspect of parenting: potty training. Potty with Pull-Ups...Read More

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Lifeguard Vision app helps teach parents about drowning

Summer is fast approaching, and it’s a good time to learn or refresh pool rules and aquatic safety. To help raise awareness and prevent tragedies, the Aquatic Safety Research Group...Read More

Mirror is a free mental health journaling app for teens backed by Child Mind Institute

The Child Mind Institute have partnered with the California Department of Health Care Services to launch Mirror, a free mental health app designed for teenagers. Mirror is a journaling app...Read More

Nintendo announces revolutionary “virtual game cards” for sharing digital games

Nintendo sneaked in some big news during this month’s Nintendo Direct: virtual game cards! Digital games will transition into virtual game cards that can be loaded, ejected, and shared with...Read More

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