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GO Out and Play

by Sarah Sörne Pokémon GO went live in mid-July of 2016, and no one could have anticipated how it would alter initial expectations that were made when its creator, Niantec Labs, debuted their commercial for the free mobile game during the SuperBowl. As you l...

Fostering Friendships

By Mandy B. Fernandez Friendships are an important part of a child’s development. When children are paired with others, they share bonds and learn new experiences. In the fall 2015 issue of American Journal of Play, scholar Thomas Hendricks explained the im...