Category: Technology

Teen holding a game controller in front of a TV with a bowl of snacks nearby
By Sue Patterson June 14, 2026
What does it really look like when kids play video games all day in an unschooling home? A real look at daily life, patterns, and what parents often miss.
Person wearing white headphones gaming at a desktop computer in a blue-lit room
By Sue Patterson June 11, 2026
Worried that your child's online friends aren't "real" friends? Explore how gaming friendships develop, what healthy online relationships look like, and how to think about online safety.
Child under a gray blanket using a tablet, focused in a dim room
By Sue Patterson June 5, 2026
Worried about your child’s future with so much gaming? A grounded look at video games, development, and what actually matters over time.
Child in striped shirt reading a glowing tablet on a couch in the dark
By Sue Patterson June 2, 2026
If your kid won’t get off screens, you’re not alone. Here’s why screen time turns into a battle and what actually helps without making it worse.
Child using a tablet on a couch, browsing a streaming app with colorful thumbnails.
By Sue Patterson May 30, 2026
Worried your child is addicted to video games or screens? Here’s what those intense moments often mean and how to understand what’s really happening.
Man adjusting glasses beside text, “What’s GOING ON HERE?” with a small logo on the right
By Sue Patterson May 27, 2026
Worried about screen time or gaming in unschooling? Here’s what’s actually happening, why it feels so intense, and how to make sense of it in real life.
Life skills Kids REALLY Need
By Sue Patterson May 18, 2026
Parents worry about grades, gaps, screen time. Let's discuss what prepares kids for adult life through unschooling / homeschooling: adaptability, problem-solving, confidence.
How to start a gaming club
By Guest Blogger October 29, 2025
Learn how to start a gaming club for homeschoolers and unschoolers. Build community through board games, video games, and play-based learning.
Connecting with your Gamer Teen
By Sue Patterson July 8, 2025
No one prepared you for parenting a teen - certainly not in this day and age. Don't let fears about gaming interfere in your connection with them!
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