Summer is upon us, and if your kids aren’t already celebrating their freedom, they will be soon. For many kids, this means more time to play video games. It also […]

You don’t need to be a physiologist to know that you can train your body to get stronger, faster, and more agile with training and exercise. But can we do […]

If you have a kid growing up in the 21st century, they are probably spending much of their time in front of some form of screen-based technology. Maybe too much […]

Are creative kids born that way? Or do environment, family, education, and culture determine how creative they are? Can creativity be learned and unlearned? Many social critics are concerned that […]

The demands of a 21st century education are incredibly stressful for families and teachers alike. Teaching and assessing the Common Core State Standards — the consistent set of expectations for […]

In a speech during a recent visit to Rhode Island, Mary Snapp, Microsoft vice president of philanthropy, made the assertion that computer skills are thinking skills. And we couldn’t agree […]

How often do you find yourself arguing about screen time with your kids? Does a phrase like “you’ve played video games (or been on Facebook or Instagram or just a […]

Dr. Ned Hallowell is the co-author of Driven to Distraction, a book widely considered to be the ADHD bible for more than two decades. Dr. Hallowell is still championing ADHD […]

My son is a “nerdy kid.” He has a high IQ, has been diagnosed with ADHD, doesn’t play sports, and doesn’t even like going outside. Though he has a social […]

While our focus at LearningWorks for Kids is on using digital technologies, a healthy play diet incorporates active and free play. And it’s not just about kids running around and […]