Managing Your Child’s Self-Control with Video Games
The following case study is an example of the ways that video games can exercise Self-Control skills. The story itself is a variation of one or more patients I have worked […]
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Draw Something
This puzzle game helps with Planing and Self-Awareness, and is recommended for kids ages 7+.
Improving Your Child’s Math Skills in the Digital Age
For children who dislike math, video games offer an engaging opportunity to practice math reasoning and computational skills without tears. Making math practice into a game, or at least making […]
New Research on Training Working Memory Skills
If you find yourself forgetting why you are standing in front of the refrigerator, or where you left your cell phone when you came home from work, we’ve got good […]
Dustforce
This game helps with the Focus and Time Management thinking skills and is recommended for kids ages 11+.
Five Strategies for ADHD and Video Games
One of the more fascinating observations that I have made in my 25 years as a child clinical psychologist is that most kids with diagnosed ADHD can, in fact, pay […]
Frisbee Forever
This action game helps with Working memory and Self-Control, and is recommended to ages 4+.
SketchBook Express
SketchBook Express is a free app for the iPad that allows users to create art using a variety of digital tools.
Improving Self-Awareness with Video Games
Your 12-year-old daughter is playing Mario Kart 7 Wii with her 9-year-old sister. They are laughing and having a great time, but the 9-year-old is getting a bit frustrated because […]
Five Ways That Video Games Teach Planning Skills
Many of the most popular video games, such as Angry Birds, StarCraft, and Final Fantasy are loaded with opportunities to practice and develop the skill of Planning. Interestingly, many gamers […]
