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Games and gaming
April 8, 2026
Reksi, Principal of School of Gaming

Is Roblox Safe for 8 Year Olds? A Game Educator's Honest Answer

Roblox has 80 million daily players. Many of them your child's age. But is it actually safe for an 8 year old? The Principal of School of Gaming gives you the honest answer parents need.

Parenting tips
March 5, 2026

How to Protect Your Child from Online Dangers: A Parent's Guide

The digital world changes faster than any parent can keep up with. Here is a practical, jargon-free guide to what actually matters.

Parenting tips
February 10, 2026

Digital Parenting is a Game of Trust – How to Build Safety Without Surveillance

The parents who worry most about online safety often resort to surveillance and strict controls. But there is a more effective approach — and it builds a stronger relationship too.

Parenting tips
November 8, 2025

Game Grannies Are Coming (and the World Just Got a Little Better)

Finland’s part-time work policies push people away from meaningful jobs. School of Gaming and AgeIn respond with a creative idea: Game Grannies and Grandpas - seniors who guide Minecraft clubs, bringing generations together to play, learn, and share wisdom online and offline.

Pelimummo ja pelipappa
Serious Business
September 25, 2025

How Minecraft Helped a Finnish Girl Abroad Keep Her Language

Anna was growing up in Norway and losing her Finnish. Then she joined School of Gaming's Minecraft club — and everything changed.

Child learning languages through Minecraft
Parenting tips
September 25, 2025

"How Gaming Helped My Daughter Hold Onto Her Finnish Roots"

A parent interview about how one expat family used School of Gaming's Minecraft club to keep their daughter's Finnish alive — and why it worked when nothing else did.

Child learning languages through Minecraft
Games and gaming
August 22, 2025

Warning to Parents and Children Concerning “The Com” Network

The Police has issued a serious warning about the violent international network The Com, targeting children and young people online. At School of Gaming, we believe the best way to protect children from these threats is through safe and guided gaming.

Warning image about The Com network and protecting children online
Parenting tips
August 6, 2025

Screen Time Isn’t the Enemy - Common Sense Will See Us Through

The debate around screen time misses the most important point: it is not how much your child screens that matters. It is what they do on screen.

Parenting tips
July 30, 2025

Is Gaming a Good Hobby for Children? Here's What the Research Says

Parents often wonder if gaming is a worthwhile hobby. The evidence says it can be one of the best — here's why.

Let's make gaming a great hobby
Parenting tips
May 19, 2025

Why Digital Literacy Is the Most Important Skill Your Child Will Learn

The ability to navigate, evaluate, and use digital information safely is no longer optional. It is the new literacy — and most schools are failing to teach it.

Digital Literacy is crucial for children and youth
Serious Business
May 1, 2025

Can Kids Learn English Through Video Games? Yes — Here's How

Games are one of the most effective ways children pick up English — and most parents don't realise it's already happening.

Learning English Throught Games
Games and gaming
April 3, 2025

🎉 Big News: School of Gaming’s Princi-Pal Joins EU Expert Group on Disinformation & Digital Literacy

Our Princi-Pal has been selected to the EU Council’s expert working group on disinformation and digital literacy. A big recognition for School of Gaming’s educational approach using games to build critical thinking and digital resilience.

School of Gaming's Principal selected join the EU Expert Group on Disinformation and Digital Literacy
SOG News
April 2, 2025

Online Gaming Classes for Kids: What to Look for and Why They Matter

Not all gaming classes are the same. Here is what separates the ones that genuinely develop children from the ones that just keep them busy.

Child Playing Minecraft with Adult Supervision: Fostering Creativity and Learning Through Gaming
Parenting tips
March 27, 2025

Our Online Summer Camps in 2025 - What to Expect?

School of Gaming's Minecraft and Game Design Summer Camps in 2025. Also for neurodivergent children! We’ve lowered our prices to make sure every gamer can join. Early Bird Discount up to €50! Act fast to save your spot!

SOG News
March 27, 2025

Online Minecraft Summer Camp: What Your Child Will Actually Gain

A Minecraft summer camp sounds like just fun — but the skills children develop there follow them far beyond the screen.

Games and gaming
March 20, 2025

Most Kids Hate Coding — Here's How to Make It Actually Interesting

The secret to getting children interested in coding is not finding the right curriculum. It's finding the right game.

Parenting tips
February 28, 2025

Social Media Is Not Important - Life Is!

Social media is already causing significant harm among children and adolescents, and adults are not immune either. Time is short for making a change, but if we act now, we can still halt the current trajectory. Maybe one day, endlessly fiddling with a smartphone and scrolling through social media will seem just as uncool among young people as binge drinking does today.

Parenting tips
February 19, 2025

Forget Football and Ice Hockey - Fortnite Is a More Beneficial Hobby for Your Child

A controversial argument — but one backed by evidence. Structured gaming can develop more transferable skills than many traditional sports. Here's why.

Parenting tips
February 11, 2025

What is BANI and Why Should Parents Care?

The world isn’t just constantly shifting. It’s becoming more unpredictable and complex. Back in the 80s, we were introduced to the term VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous), encouraging people to prepare for an uncertain future. But now, in the 2020s, experts are using a new term: BANI.

Parenting tips
January 29, 2025

Minecraft for Neurodivergent Children: What Parents Need to Know

For many neurodivergent children, Minecraft isn't just a game — it's a place where they finally feel comfortable, capable, and part of a group.

Games and gaming
January 7, 2025

Video Game Myths Debunked: What the Research Actually Shows

Are video games really rotting children's brains? The research says something very different. Here's what the evidence actually shows.

Debunking common myths about gaming: Discover recent research that proves video games reduce stress, build social connections, and enhance mental health.
Games and gaming
January 7, 2025

How Video Games Support Mental Health and Well-Being

Research is increasingly clear: the right kind of gaming supports mental health. Here is what the evidence shows and what it means for your child.

Games and gaming
December 3, 2024
Sonja Lappalainen

Game Festival is here again!

Game Festival celebrated the end of semester and brings gamer projects to the limelight. Amazing projects are on display once more. Event is streamed live in Youtube.

A poster of School of Gaming's Game Festival stating the time and the date. A framed image of kids in our Minecraft world.
SOG News
November 22, 2024

Schools Struggle to Teach Essential Digital Skills to Children

The ICILS 2023 report found that most schools are failing to teach children adequate digital skills. The gap between what children need and what schools deliver is widening.

Serious Business
November 20, 2024

What Do Kids Learn from Minecraft? A Game Educator's Honest Answer

Parents always ask: what's the point of all this Minecraft? The answer — from someone who teaches with it every day — might surprise you.

Games and gaming
November 18, 2024

Protect Your Child’s Creativity Before It’s Too Late

Research shows that children's creativity declines significantly as they move through school. Here is what causes it — and what parents can do.

Games and gaming
November 14, 2024

This Holiday, Why Not Gift Togetherness Instead of Just Toys?

Explore unique intangible gift ideas that build togetherness and lifelong memories. From home LAN parties to virtual journeys, find sustainable, joyful ways to celebrate with your children this holiday season.

Parenting tips
November 14, 2024

Meaningful and Developmental Gifts for Children (Beyond Toys)

The best gifts for children are not things. They are experiences, skills, and time. Here is a guide to gifts that actually matter.

Parenting tips
November 11, 2024

How to Make Social Media Safer for Children and Teens

Children are on social media whether parents like it or not. The question is not whether to allow it — it's how to make it safer.

Parenting tips
September 30, 2024

From Gamer to Game Designer: Why Fortnite Creative is the Ultimate Learning Tool

Most parents see Fortnite as something to limit. School of Gaming sees it as one of the most powerful creative learning tools available for children aged 9 to 12.

Games and gaming
September 13, 2024

Is Fortnite Safe for Kids? 5 Myths Parents Need to Stop Believing

Parents hear a lot of scary things about Fortnite. Some of them are true. Most of them are not. Here is what actually matters.

Parenting tips
September 3, 2024

Not Just Shooting - What Do Fortnite and Art Have in Common?

Explore how Fortnite and art blend in the "Art Heist" project, encouraging families to experience culture and gaming together.

Serious Business
August 16, 2024

How to Stop Gaming Arguments with Your Child: Advice from Real Parents

Gaming conflicts at home are exhausting. These parents found practical solutions that actually worked — and were willing to share them.

Parenting tips
August 8, 2024

Press Release: A Game Educator is a Safe Companion for Neurodiverse Gamers

It's important to support neurodiverse children in the digital world. The School of Gaming introduces a specialized Minecraft club designed to enhance the skills and confidence of neurodiverse children. Through guided play, children experience success, develop social skills, and learn in a supportive environment.

Serious Business
July 17, 2024

Minecraft for ADHD and Autism: How It Helps Neurodiverse Children Thrive

For neurodiverse children, Minecraft is not just a game. It is often one of the first places they feel genuinely capable and accepted.

Beautiful School of Gaming's Minecraft World
Games and gaming
June 27, 2024

Three Tips to Guide Your Child Towards Safe and Positive Online Gaming

Online gaming can be an incredibly positive experience for children — or a worrying one. These three tips make all the difference.

A friendly and educational scene showing a parent and child discussing video games with Minecraft elements in the background.
Parenting tips
June 27, 2024

Online Gaming and Toxic Behaviour: How to Protect Your Child

Online gaming without adult supervision can expose children to toxic behaviour and bad influences. Here is what to do about it.

Two kids lost in the Gaming Jungle. Angry animals and ghosts around them
Parenting tips
May 26, 2024

Let’s Blame the Kids, Because It’s Easy

Blaming youth for societal issues like unemployment and screen addiction is simplistic and misleading. This blog explores deeper structural problems that adults need to address.

Blaming youth for societal issues
Serious Business
May 19, 2024

A Healthier Way to Play: Why Guided Gaming Changes Everything

There is a huge difference between a child gaming alone unsupervised and a child gaming in a structured, guided environment. This is why it matters.

Game-Based Education Offers a Healtier Way to Play
Games and gaming
May 13, 2024

Online Gaming Camp – A Safe Training Ground for Camp Life

Traditional summer camps teach independence, teamwork, and resilience. Online gaming camps do all of this — in an environment parents can trust.

Parenting tips
May 2, 2024
Niina Meskus

Game Festival is here again!

Game Festival celebrated the end of semester and brings gamer projects to the limelight. Amazing projects are on display once more. Event is streamed live in Youtube.

A poster of School of Gaming's Game Festival stating the time and the date. A framed image of kids in our Minecraft world.
SOG News
April 26, 2024

Better Grades, Less Bullying - The Big Impact of Banning Smartphones

A Norwegian study found that banning smartphones in schools had a significant positive impact on grades, social behaviour, and well-being. Here's what parents can learn from it.

Banning smartphones in schools
Parenting tips
April 12, 2024
Mikko Perälä

Digital Parenting Tips: How to Encourage Positive Gaming Habits at Home

Positive gaming habits do not happen by accident. They happen when parents stay curious, set clear expectations, and know what good gaming looks like.

Parenting tips
April 10, 2024
Sonja Lappalainen

SOG Community Tournaments in April - Rocket League and Overwatch

School of Gaming's esports gamers will once test their gaming skills in the Rocket League and Overwatch tournaments in April. Free registration for all SOG Gamers with or without a team.

School of Gaming's Overwatch tournament in Apr 29 and Rocket League tournament in Apr 25.
SOG News
March 18, 2024

Why Should Kids Learn Programming? Seven Reasons That Actually Matter

Learning to code is like learning a new language — and the younger you start, the easier it gets. Here's why it matters for every child.

Parenting tips