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5 Games That Teach Kids Real Leadership Skills

By Alex Cook • October 6, 2025
From Codenames to Call of Duty, these five games secretly teach teamwork, adaptability, and leadership; skills kids can use for life.
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Six Ways Games Have Been Secretly Teaching Your Kids Math All Along

By Alex Cook • October 4, 2025
At GameSchoolCon, we know play is powerful. From Minecraft builds to Pokémon battles, discover how games sneak math into everyday fun.
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10 Games That Build Literacy Skills and are Actually Fun

September 23, 2025
10 games that are actually fun and help kids build literacy skills. From board games to video games, see how play grows reading, writing, and storytelling.
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Why Video Games Deserve a Place in Your Child’s Learning Journey

By Erika Davis-Pitre • July 4, 2025
Video games build real skills—focus, literacy, problem-solving. Here’s how to support healthy play at home.
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Why Roleplaying Games (Like D&D) Are Amazing for Kids

By Erika Davis-Pitre • July 4, 2025
Discover how tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons help kids build confidence, literacy, and social skills.
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How Games Can Help Kids With Anxiety, Confidence, and Social Skills

By Erika Davis-Pitre • July 4, 2025
Games can help anxious kids build confidence and connect. Discover how play supports emotional growth—at home or at GameSchoolCon.
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Why GameSchoolCon Is the Ultimate Family Learning Adventure

By Erika Davis-Pitre • July 4, 2025
GameSchoolCon is SoCal’s ultimate family-friendly event where games, learning, and connection come together. Join us Feb 19-22, 2026 Tickets on sale now!