Category: Parenting
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Embracing Generation Alpha: Preparing for the Future
As we enter the new decade, the rise of Generation Alpha (born after 2010) is undeniably reshaping the technological landscape. With their inherent digital savviness and passion for interactive experiences, this generation is leading the charge in driving technological advancements. Digital Immersion: Generation Alpha is living in a world of “digital transformation” and “technology rabbit-leaping.” […]
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Move Over Generation Z – Meet Generation Alpha
As a parent of an 8-year-old and a media technologist, I invest significant time in understanding the needs and behaviors of my child and his generation. Sociologists typically classify Generation Z as either ‘post-1995’ or ‘post 9/11,’ acknowledging that key events shape their worldview and social dynamics. While watching a YouTube video with my son, […]
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Everything I needed to know I learned from the Legend of Zelda
When I was eight years old, my mom told me to stop playing Zelda all Saturday and to go out and play. Thirty-seven years later, my mom told my son and I to stop playing Zelda all Saturday and to go out and play. Fast forward to 2020, homeschooling became a challenge during the pandemic. […]
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Discovering the Joys of Gaming Through the Eyes of a 5 year old
As a lifelong gamer and a 20-year Game Developer, I’ve always been a huge fan of the GameCube controller. Its design is perfect for smaller hands, making it my go-to choice. However, due to the frustrating joy-con drift issues, I decided to try out the iPegas controllers shaped like GameCube controllers, which I ordered from […]