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What do your child’s favorite games — like Minecraft — reveal?
What truly engages kids is playing together, not another textbook.
Once, I noticed my son struggling with a complex Minecraft challenge. Instead of giving up, he kept trying until he found a solution. That persistence, creative thinking, and imagination told me more about him than any school assignment.
At KidoLab, we created a cheat sheet for parents to “decode” kids through games. It’s a playful way to spot strengths, talents, and growth areas — together.
Automation to the Rescue
When your mind is overwhelmed — automate!
In the middle of my workday, I once received a long message from a teacher: a detailed list of school activities and deadlines. It was too much to remember, and my brain went into overload: scheduling, logistics, emotional load.
I created a quick automation with ChatGPT:
• Drafted and translated the message into Ukrainian
• Fixed the grammar
• Turned it into a JCS file for my Google Calendar
In a few minutes — everything was sorted. Less chaos, more peace of mind.
You’re not “just” a parent — you’re the project manager of your family. And a calm parent means stability for the whole household.
Can a child recognize when a game becomes unsafe?
My son plays simple Roblox games, but also ones with hidden traps: manipulative hooks and sneaky monetization.
I made an easy-to-read guide for kids to help them spot and avoid “black hat” game mechanics — skills that matter beyond gaming, building digital literacy.
Check Your Game!
• Green list — safe game signs
• Red list — warning signs
• Learn how to think critically while playing
Travel Without Boredom
Heading out on a trip with your child? I know how tricky it can get when your little explorer starts getting restless before you’ve even made the first turn!
Before our last road trip, I decided to turn travel into a game. I made a “window scavenger hunt” checklist — spotting interesting things outside along the way. ChatGPT helped me create it, because modern technology isn’t just for grown-ups, right?
We put together a whole list of adventures: find a cow, a castle, a cyclist, or even something unusual you’d never expect to see on the road. Each find earned points, and at the end of the trip… we crowned the family champion!
This simple idea made our trip so much more fun. My child wasn’t just staring out the window — she was asking, “Can we see the windmill again?”
By the way, interactive travel games have been shown to boost family engagement and communication — it’s proven (Edutopia, 2022).
Download our checklist, share it with other parents, and tell us: what surprising “treasures” have you spotted out your window during your travels?
What does your parenting feel like right now, in one image?
What does your parenting feel like right now, in one image? At the intersection of technology, psychology, and parenting, something simple but powerful was born.
With dream.ai I generated a set of metaphorical cards designed to spark deeper parent-child reflection. The idea came from blending two of my experiences: Agile retrospectives and therapeutic tools.
Metaphorical cards have a way of revealing what words sometimes hide. And when paired with a child’s honesty, they become a mirror, a bridge, and a moment of connection.
I’m sharing the full set we used in this post. Try it. Ask your child to pick a card that reflects how they feel about your relationship. Then do the same. You might be surprised what surfaces.
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