Is Digital Play Bad? Dr. Kulman on the Parenting ADHD Podcast with Penny Williams
Is digital play really bad for kids? Is an MMORPG as good for kids as the playground? What does digital play offer kids that old schoolyard games can’t give them? […]
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Let’s Play Minecraft Dropper Minigames
Last week on the LearningWorks For Kids Lets Play channel we hopped back into the Minecraft universe with a new mini-game adventure map, 10 Drops.
10 Drops is what is […]
How Teachers Can Help Students with Slow Processing Speed
Slow processing speed often has a far larger impact on kids in school than it does on the rest of their lives. Parents may have already adjusted to a child’s […]
Screen Time Limits: How to Take Control of the Technology in your Home
Does it seem like the only thing your child wants to do is play video games? Do they throw tantrums and become argumentative when it’s time to transition from game […]
Virtual Reality as a Tool to Treat ADHD in Children
The most common method for treating children with ADHD is through the use of psycho-stimulant medications. Medications such as Ritalin, Adderall, and Concerta can be highly effective in reducing impulsivity […]
A Guide to the Science of Video Games and Learning: Generalization and Far Transfer
There is a wealth of scientific evidence that video games and other digitally-based brain-training tools can enhance learning. However, clinicians should be aware that while these tools are not the […]
Virtual Reality (VR) Assessment of ADHD
Assessing and diagnosing ADHD in children is a complex process that involves more than the observation of a specific number of its symptoms. Making a definitive diagnosis of ADD is […]
Help a Child with Slow Processing Speed Succeed at Work and School
Parents often ask how they can help children with slow processing speed succeed at work and school. Some parents of kids with slow processing speed may begin to wonder early […]
Mini-Guide: Mysterium
Mysterium is a co-operative social mystery game, in which one player, the ghost, is trying to communicate with the remaining players to reveal who they were, how they died, and […]
ICYMI: Let’s Play Clicker Heroes!
In case you missed it: Clicker Heroes on the LearningWorks For Kids Lets Play YouTube channel! Clicker Heroes is a free-to-play 2D monster-themed game from Playsaurus. This casual cartoony single-player […]
