Parent & Caregiver Insights
Welcome to the 1UP Studio Parents and Caregivers Insights Library! This is where we offer strategies, tools, tips, and guidance relevant for parents and families. From purposeful screen time to managing big emotions, find the insights you need to feel empowered in supporting your child and family.
Understanding Digital Learning Tools
Research shows that when technology is designed and used intentionally, it can remove learning barriers and provide individualized support for a child's development. Get more clarity on digital tools for learning in this parent insight.
Understanding Your Child’s Love Language
Traditional love languages don’t always translate for neurodivergent brains. Learn how "Parallel Play," "Body Doubling," and "Emotional Pattern Recognition" can help you connect more deeply with your child and better understand their unique way of showing affection.
10 Types of Play & Why They Matter
Discover 10 types of play, independent, group, free, structured, physical, sensory, constructive, creative, pretend, and competitive, with simple examples and everyday benefits.
Rethinking Screen Time: What Matters Most for Your Child’s Development
Is screen time really the problem? Or are we asking the wrong question? This blog explores the difference between passive and participatory digital play, and how thoughtful screen use can support executive functioning, problem-solving, and regulation in children.
The Floor is Lava: Why Your Living Room "Mess" is a Brain-Builder
Ready to turn your living room into a "lava" zone? Discover why The Floor is Lava game is actually a powerhouse for your child's development and learn how to make it the perfect challenge for them.
Making Connections: Insights for Entering Your Child’s World
Meeting a child in their world is the first step to helping them navigate ours. We often try to pull our children into our world of schedules and instructions, but the most powerful connection happens when we flip the script. By stepping into their world, whether it’s made of blocks, slime, or digital pixels, we connect in a place where they feel valued and understood. Explore simple, everyday ways to join your child’s narrative, respect their agency, and build a stronger connection without it feeling like a battle.
Beyond the "Fix It" Mindset: How to Support Your Child Using Their Natural Strengths and Interests
When we look at our children through the lens of what needs to be “fixed,” we often miss the incredible strengths they are already using to navigate the world. From the deep focus of a dedicated gamer to the quick responses of an impulsive learner, your child’s natural interests are the most powerful tools in their developmental toolkit. In this insight, learn more about using a child’s strengths and interests to support them.
He's Smart, But He Just Can't Focus…
"He's so bright, but he just can't remember the steps!" If this sounds familiar, the difficulty might be with your child’s working memory. Discover how we turn screen time into "brain time" with sensory-friendly games like MixUp FixUp—designed to strengthen focus and memory through purposeful, evidence-based play.
How Your Child’s Favorite Games are Actually Skill Builders
Is it "just" a game, or something more? Stop wondering if play is a waste of time and discover the developmental "superpowers" happening behind the scenes. From building executive function to practicing emotional regulation, learn how play and games are helping teach your child life’s most valuable lessons.