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The Science of Fun

Gamification, game design, and the reward and motivation science behind why games work.

A mother sits on the living room floor with her two kids after a board game, one child packing pieces away, an everyday moment of how to teach kids good sportsmanship
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Sep 2, 2026 · AJ Campos

How to Teach Kids Good Sportsmanship

A father and his nine year old look at a phone together at the kitchen table after finishing the dishes, checking off a chore on an ADHD chore chart
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Aug 20, 2026 · April Campos

ADHD Chore Chart: Why Standard Systems Fail and What Actually Works

A mother and her daughter sitting together on the couch, smiling as they play a game on a phone.
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Jun 27, 2026 · April Campos

Why Games Are So Addictive, and How to Use That for Good

A family of four gathered around the coffee table playing a board game together at home.
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Jun 27, 2026 · AJ Campos

What Is Gamification? Explained Without the Buzzwords

A young girl placing a star sticker on a chore chart on the fridge while her father encourages her.
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Jun 27, 2026 · AJ Campos

Sticker Charts Stop Working: Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation