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Month: May 2019

How Poverty Can Affect Executive Functions in Children

Posted on May 27, 2019 by James Daley

Executive-functioning skills are crucial skills that help kids think before they act, get started on tasks, make better decisions, manage their time, learn from their mistakes, and set goals. But […]

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I Heard Executive Functions Can Never Improve. Is this True?

Posted on May 24, 2019 by James Daley

Finally, someone asked me an easy question. NO, it is not true! There are many ways to improve executive functions. High tech strategies for brain training are now the rage […]

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Autism and Video Games

My Child Has Temper Tantrums When He Can’t Play Video Games

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Dr. Randy Kulman

One of the more frequent themes I hear in my practice with children with ADHD, autism, Executive Functioning Disorder, and anxiety is how easily they report being bored. This becomes […]

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How Much Screen Time Should I Let My Kids Have?

Posted on May 14, 2019 by LW4K - EM

Technology offers robust learning opportunities if used mindfully

One of the most common questions I hear in my practice as a child clinical psychologist is how much screen time parents […]

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Should I Play Video Games with My Kids?

Posted on May 13, 2019 by LW4K - EM

Many parents are concerned about how much time their kids spend with screens and wonder if screen time is healthy for their children. Parents frequently express concerns that their kids […]

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Online Help to Improve Your Child’s Organization

Posted on May 9, 2019 by LW4K - EM

Organization of homework and schoolwork is a common difficulty for children. The demands from school become increasingly problematic as they get older, and some kids simply can’t keep up – […]

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Executive Functions in Fortnite: Planning – A Great Skill for Survival

Posted on May 7, 2019 by LW4K - EM

by Randy Kulman and Ryan Smith

There are many ways to become an accomplished Fortnite player. One old-fashioned way is to practice – a lot! While many of […]

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Whom Should We Believe about Screen Time: American or British Pediatricians?

Posted on May 6, 2019 by LW4K - EM

There appears a difference in screen time guidelines put forth in America and the UK

In a recent statement published by the Royal College of Paediatricians and Child Health in […]

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Executive Functions? These MUST be able to get better, right?

Posted on May 2, 2019 by LW4K - EM

A Play Diet that includes team sports can be helpful in developing many executive-functioning skills

Executive functions, the brain-based skills that are crucial to school and future success, can get […]

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