Archive for the 'Home And Family' Category

23 Mar

Christmas Gift Ideas – Video Games

Jon Murray asked: Every Christmas we get a new batch of video games as Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony try to sell us their gaming systems. Every year kids want the latest and greatest, along with that killer game which will make their Christmas complete, so this year I thought I’d do a quick rundown of [...]

04 Jan

Video Games and Kids – Good Or Bad?

Scarlett Capelli asked: Many American children spend a large amount of their time playing video games. As a parent, you may be confused as to whether these games are beneficial or not. That question is still up in the air. The opponents of the video game craze have made solid arguments against them, while the [...]

09 Dec

Video Games Affecting Children Negatively

Victor Epand asked: Previous studies that have been published that clearly show how violent video games that children play can affect them in a negative manner. In fact, since the turn of the new millennium there have been several studies completed on this issue and the results have all been the same as shown in [...]

04 Dec

Choosing Age-Appropriate Video Games for your Child

Jeremy White asked: According to some polls, upwards of 40 percent of Americans purchase video games to give as gifts during the Christmas holiday season. Clearly, these items are hot commodities.But not all video games are appropriate for children, which is why a rating system, similar to movie and television program ratings, is utilized by [...]

30 Nov

Study Shows Video Games Do Not Adversely Affect Kid’s Academic Performance

Emily D asked: In a study it has been found that video games do not adversely affect kid’s academic performance. The study also revealed that video games may have a positive effect on visual-spatial skills and they do not affect kid’s math skills.A new study has shown that video games have no adverse effects on [...]

02 Nov

16 Christmas Gift Alternatives to Video Games for Kids in 2010

Andrew Froehlich asked: Everyone knows that kids love video games. They’re on nearly every child’s wish list between the ages of 7-17. But at some point, you have to wonder if kids play video games just a bit too much. So this year, instead of getting them another Xbox 360 or Wii game, consider these [...]

01 Nov

Alzheimer’s and Video Games – Can Playing Games Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s?

Connie Ragen Green asked: As our population gets older people are looking for new ways to keep their minds sharp. No one looks forward to a time when their mental faculties weaken. The latest trend is for older people to play video and computer games, as well as other games requiring mental agility. Millions of [...]

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