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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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Transform your kids’ art into an art book with the Recently app

The city-based parental teams behind the free photo book app Recently, and blogger and consultant Alison Mazurek (600sqftandbaby), have joined forces to create a series of articles on preserving their...Read More

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Isekai Crafter: The Llama Glama Gang is a YA Minecraft book and add-on

Aethon Books have released Isekai Crafter Book 1: The Llama Glama Gang on Amazon Kindle and Audible. The Minecraft book is also available in paperback ($9.99). Written by Marshal Carper,...Read More

Code Ninjas teaches coding and game design to kids and teens

Many parents and guardians turn to sports, dance, or music when looking for after-school activities. During summer break, parents are usually looking to break the cycle of constant screens —...Read More

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Adam Conover and neuroscientist Kelly Clancy on the importance of gaming

The latest podcast (and YouTube) episode of Factually! with Adam Conover is all about gaming. The episode, “Your Brain is Hardwired to Love Games with Kelly Clancy” is worth a...Read More

A Quick Tour of a Video Game Box

5 Lies You’ve Been Told About Video Games

Comparing Three Great Workout Games

Game Lovers Tell Their Favorite Gaming Memory