The Psychologist’s Guide to Children’s Social Media
Social media is a vital lifeline for most 21st century teenagers and is becoming more important for preteens, as well. The use of texting is ubiquitous among the 95% of […]
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Using Video Games for Teaching Executive Functions in a Clinical Setting: A Description of Pilot Studies at LearningWorks for Kids
Video games are powerful tools for learning, and it is widely accepted that video games are helpful teachers of academic skills. But they can also be powerful tools for learning […]
How Do Video Games Impact Parent-Child Relationships?
More than 95% of children play video games; however, their parents often do not know much about the games they play. Approximately one-third of parents report that they occasionally play […]
Are Video Games OK for my Kids?
Parents routinely ask child care professionals if video games are OK for their kids. They are rightfully confused about the impact of 8-10 hours of daily digital media on their […]
Executive Functions in the Classroom – Our Educator Resource Guide
The importance of executive functions for learning and education is indisputable. Educators talk broadly about the need for the 21st century skills of thinking and working creatively and collaboratively. The […]
Effective Intervention Strategies for ADHD in the Classroom
ADHD presents itself in a variety of forms. In addition to the conventional diagnostic categories of Inattentive type, Hyperactive/Impulsive Type, and Combined Type, there are the new diagnostic categories of […]
Autism and Slow Processing Speed
Many kids affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have slow processing speed and are likely to fall behind their peers at school. They may struggle to keep up with basic […]
My Child Spends Too Much Time on Homework
Some kids take hours to do their homework. It may seem wonderful to have a child willing to put so much time into completing homework, but more often than not […]
Subtle Causes of Slow Processing Speed in Children
Slow processing speed typically results from brain-based biological features. Simply put, it’s genetic. But there are other causes as well.
Brain-based causes are generally inherited features that contribute to the […]
Strategies to Help Teens Improve Mood
Feeling sad is a normal part of life. But if you are a teenager and you feel sad, anxious, and hopeless all the time, you might be experiencing depression. Depression […]
