It is no secret that video games can offer benefits to kids and especially for girls.
Video games can provide a fun and social form of entertainment. They increase your daughter’s self-confidence as they master games and encourage teamwork when played with friends and family. Video games also make kids feel comfortable with technology—particularly important for girls, who, statistically, don’t use technology as much as boys.

Unfortunately, products geared toward pre-teen and teen males dominate the gaming market. The young female audience must often settle for low-quality, third tier studio productions. These titles generally lack in every aspect of what makes a good videogame. Barbie games published by “Activision value” make good examples for low quality games.

When choosing a video game for girls, think about your children’s interests. We have yet to meet a young girl who does not like animals – which makes it a good area to start. Most girls enjoy games that require strategy and problem solving skills. By the way: Boys tend to look for games that let them feel powerful and in control, which is the reason for the massive amout of violent action games on the market. Last but not least, talk to other parents for suggestions and advice or send us an email, Thomas and I will help you personally.

Below are suggestions of games (sorted by platform) your girls may enjoy (more…)

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Ty Girlz (tyGirlz) are plush fashion dolls manufactured by Ty Inc, the maker of the popular Ty Beanie Babies.

Aside from being great fun for imaginative fashion-doll play, Ty Girlz also come with a unique scratch-off code. The code gives your children access to the virtual world of tygirlz.com. As we all know, kids of all ages love virtual worlds and the inherent social and community aspects of these websites. Parents concerned about their child’s safety, especially in an online world that is clearly targeted at young girls, can be assured that the makers of Ty Girlz did not allow for any loop-holes. We spent a good amount of time trying to exploit (and break) the safeguard system without success. (more…)

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BarbieGirls.com is the first virtual online world designed exclusively for girls.

The free website offers girls the opportunity to create a personalized avatar and design a private room. Other activities include short mini-games, a movie theater and the option to have filtered real-time chats with other girls. Exploration is rewarded with B Bucks, the games virtual currency. B Bucks can be spent in fashion, furniture and accessories shops. (more…)

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Cooking Mama is a charming collection of cooking themed minigames. The main objective of the game is to chop, cut, boil, stir, mix and cook a variety of different meals from around the world. The game can be played alone or 2 players can face off against each other. Nintendo has talked a lot about opening the Wii and DS to new audiences, Cooking Mama is undoubtedly an excellent example of the type game it takes to achieve this goal. The game is suitable for young chefs ages 6. And the game may even change or shape your kids attitude towards cooking. Contrary to popular believe Cooking Mama does NOT teach your kids, or husband, or wife how to cook, but it does introduce some of the ingredients and steps required for many different types of meals. Cooking Mama sells for $49 MSRB, which is a lot of dough for a small game that feels more like a XBLA (Xbox Live Arcade) Game in regards of size and presentation. If you don’t mind the bitter price tag, you’ll find Cooking Mama refreshing and enjoyable.

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