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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

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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Monument Valley developer partners with Red Cross for flood relief

Ustwo Games, the developers behind the beloved Monument Valley series, announced a partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IRFC). The partnership will provide relief...Read More

Humble launches new bundles and pledges $200k for LA fire relief

The good folks at Humble have launched several new bundles that support multiple charities and organizations for the Los Angeles community affected by the devastating fires. In addition, Humble has...Read More

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