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Executive Functions and School Skills: Following Directions
“Why don’t they listen?”
“How come they can’t follow directions?”
Parents at home and teachers in the classroom get frustrated when kids seem unable to listen or follow directions. But […]
For Kids: What is Working Memory?
Do you forget things you are supposed to do? Do you have trouble remembering or understanding things you’ve read? Is it hard to remember to bring your homework to school […]
Easy Ways to Improve Working Memory for Kids and Teens
Okay, I’ve got it. This will be easy to remember. Wait, what was that first part again? And then what? Argh!
Does this sound like you? Do you hear or […]
Beyond Games: Four Ways to Improve Your Child’s Efficiency
You see the effort. You see the time put in. You see the frustration and the tears. Your child is not slacking. She works hard. But sometimes working hard is […]
Computer Skills Are Thinking Skills
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 […]
Beyond Games: Master Working Memory Skills
What does it take to master something? The “10,000 rule” states that if you put 10,000 hours of practice into anything, you will become an expert. Even for kids who […]
Stop Arguing About Screen Time
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 […]
Beyond Games: Self-Awareness and Self-Assessment
It can be frustrating when a child seems unwilling or unable to follow directions, and even more so when they seem not to learn from their mistakes. This lack of […]
