Does the “Your Baby Can Read!” Program Work?
My daughter is 18 months old, now, and it amazes me how fast she is growing. The same little girl who spoke almost exclusively in gibberish just a few months […]
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LW4K Picks: Best Apps and Games to Improve Self-Control
Digital technologies are often blamed for contributing to self-control problems in children. But with the right apps and games, the same activities thought to be a recreational distraction can prove […]
5 Fun Activities for Helping Kids with Dyslexia
Its no secret that all children do not all learn the same way. For children dealing with the challenges of learning disabilities — what we call “Alternative Learners” — this […]
Video Games and ADHD: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Parents frequently ask me about video games and ADHD. Some have concerns that video games cause ADHD, others wonder how their children with ADHD can benefit from video games. One […]
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
This adventure game helps with Self-Awareness, Flexibility, Working Memory, Self-Control and Reading, and is recommended for kids ages 10+.
LW4K Picks: Best Free Math Games for Android
For parents looking to boost their children’s at-home learning, math games offer a fun and interactive way to compliment classroom material. The immediate feedback games provide, along with their engaging […]
Video Games and Autism: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Video games and autism have been the subject of much dispute, coverage and controversy over recent years. With conflicting studies finding everything from problematic and addictive use, to data suggesting […]
Family Activities for Autism, ADHD and Digital Media
All this week we’ve been discussing recent studies concerning the relationship between digital media and children diagnosed with autism. Data identifies watching television and playing video games as common interests […]
What Is the Impact of Video Games on Autism and Attention?
There have been a few recent studies relating higher use of video games to inattention in children with autism and ADHD. These studies are “correlation” in nature, meaning that […]
