Are Video Games Harmful or Helpful to Kids?
The arguments for and against video games can get very heated.
Those who see video games as harmful point out increasing rates of obesity, difficulty in one-to-one communication skills, and […]
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ADHD in the Classroom: Real Strategies for Teachers
Few teachers are without a student diagnosed with ADHD in their classrooms. The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that approximately 11% of children […]
Let’s Play Portal 2 Together!
This week on the LW4K Let’s Play YouTube channel, Ryan and Kevin team up once again to continue their journey in Valve’s action puzzle game Portal 2.
If you missed […]
Mini-Guide: Rolling Sky
Rolling Sky is a 3D game where the player swipes the screen to control a ball through a level full of obstacles and jumps. It tests the reaction time of […]
ADHD and Screen Time – Research, Reality, Benefits, and Concerns
Dr. Randy Kulman, president of Learningworks for Kids, was recently asked to give a pre-conference presentation at the CHADD Annual International Conference on ADHD. The workshop–directed to clinicians, educators and […]
Learning a New Sport- Good for Kids with ADHD and for Older Adults
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is “get in shape.” Usually, this is a resolution an adult makes when they sit back, reflect, and realize that they are […]
Mini-Guide: Full of Stars
Full of Stars is a challenging yet charming mix of arcade game and choose-your-own-adventure story. The player travels through space saving people from war. Using simple controls, the player avoids […]
Mini-Guide: Bouncy Hero
Bouncy Hero is a running game that requires carefully choreographed moves that can only be performed with a touchscreen. Continued contact with the screen makes the hero run, lifting a […]
ICYMI: Let’s Play Overwatch Free-for-All Deathmatch!
In case you missed it, in this LearningWorks for Kids Let’s Play we takes on the new game mode in Blizzard Entertainment’s battle arena game Overwatch. Overwatch‘s Arcade section now […]
Should Kids Be Allowed More Screen Time During Vacation?
If you ask most kids what they want to do for breaks and holidays, they may tell you they want to go to Disney World or on an elaborate vacation. […]
