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Screens, Brains & 5 Healthy Screen Habits
with Julianna Lorenzen
13 Ways Video Games May Affect Mental Health
with Dr. Nick Ballou
Cybersecurity for Parents: Start With One Conversation
with Chad Rychlewski & Kae David
Can Robots or AI Be Real Friends? Kids Ages 7–10 Weigh In
Pixel Parenting Kids Edition
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Dealing with Screens: The 3·6·9·12 Guide
When should screens, gaming, and social media enter your child's life? This guide takes the classic 3·6·9·12 framework, checks what still holds in 2026, and gives you one practical move per age band.
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About Pixel Parenting
Hi, I'm Patricia.
I'm a tech leader turned digital parenting educator, the host of the Pixel Parenting podcast, a mom of two, and a gamer. I created Pixel Parenting because I was tired of advice that swung between fear and denial.
I hold an M.S. in Educational Studies (Mind, Brain & Teaching) and I'm currently conducting independent research on how families navigate AI.
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