Top 5 Games for Training Working Memory
Working Memory is an important skill for classroom success, and one that helps young learners internalize information and put it to use when necessary. However, improving these skills isn’t always […]
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Tupsu (The Furry Little Monster)
This puzzle game helps with Flexibility and Focus, is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Android, and is recommended for kids ages seven and up.
Five Ways to Build Your Child’s Working Memory Skills
There are many highly effective ways to build your child’s Working Memory skills to help with reading, math, attention, and studying. However, it may be more important to know what, when, […]
MyFitnessPal
MyFitnesssPal is an mobile app which allows users to count calories and track their diet.
Top 5 Free Games for Kids with ADHD
Mobile and web-based games can serve as great tools for developing focus and attention skills in children affected by ADHD. Certain games can help inhibit some of the negative behaviors […]
How Building Flexibility Skills Can Help Children at School and at Home
Did you know that playing video games can lead to peace, happiness and contentment? Well, maybe I am exaggerating a bit, but by building flexibility skills, games and apps can […]
LW4K Picks: Best Apps for Improving Flexibility Skills
Children with strong Flexibility skills are often adept at creative problem solving, adapting to new situations, and adjusting strategies quickly and effectively when needed. Exercising Flexibility can be an especially […]
Technology and ADHD: Strategies and Tips for Parents
A recent study by Micah Mazurek and Christopher Engelhardt raises some legitimate concerns about the use of video games amongst children with ADHD. Boys with ADHD demonstrated greater problematic […]
Top Writing Apps for Blogging and Socal Media
Self-expression is an important part of writing. When children express themselves through the written word, they not only practice their literary and verbal skills, but also learn how to tap […]
Understanding Technology and Autism
There has been a lot of recent news about how technology and video games impact children with autism. Much of what has been written has raised legitimate concerns about […]
