Relatively recently, I decided to change what I've been calling the games in my vast collection thereof. I called them "OtherGames." Before that, I called them "Playful Games." Many of the games in ...

As a science reporter, I look for trends and try to connect the dots between seemingly unrelated psychological research in a way that might be useful to readers. In this post, I'm going to recap six ...

As Artificial intelligence moves into every corner of modern life, we examine the ways AI enhances how we have fun and seek connection. "Hey everyone! Great to be here. You know, life is a lot like a ...

The term fun parent comes with plenty of connotations (good and bad) and preconceived notions. They are the parents who make the kids laugh; the ones who always have energy to play; the one that is ...