Mini-Guide: Drag n Merge
Drag n Merge is a numbers-based puzzle game. The goal is to drag and merge together two blocks with the same number. For example, drag a 2 block onto a 2 […]
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Mini-Guide: Nom Plant
Nom Plant is a relatively simple game to start playing. The player touches the screen and slides their finger back and forth to avoid obstacles and collect treats. The longer […]
Mini-Guide: Funbrain
Funbrain is an educational website that focuses on making learning fun. There are games, videos, and books to read, as well as a playground (for younger children) and a math […]
Mini-Guide: BrainPOP
BrainPOP is an educational website that features curated lesson “plans”, as well as a large selection of games. The lesson plans incorporate videos, quizzes, games, idea maps, movie making, activities […]
How Poverty Can Affect Executive Functions in Children
Executive-functioning skills are crucial skills that help kids think before they act, get started on tasks, make better decisions, manage their time, learn from their mistakes, and set goals. But […]
My Child Has Temper Tantrums When He Can’t Play Video Games
One of the more frequent themes I hear in my practice with children with ADHD, autism, Executive Functioning Disorder, and anxiety is how easily they report being bored. This becomes […]
Should I Play Video Games with My Kids?
Many parents are concerned about how much time their kids spend with screens and wonder if screen time is healthy for their children. Parents frequently express concerns that their kids […]
Online Help to Improve Your Child’s Organization
Organization of homework and schoolwork is a common difficulty for children. The demands from school become increasingly problematic as they get older, and some kids simply can’t keep up – […]
Executive Functions in Fortnite: Planning – A Great Skill for Survival
by Randy Kulman and Ryan Smith
There are many ways to become an accomplished Fortnite player. One old-fashioned way is to practice – a lot! While many of […]
Whom Should We Believe about Screen Time: American or British Pediatricians?
There appears a difference in screen time guidelines put forth in America and the UK
In a recent statement published by the Royal College of Paediatricians and Child Health in […]
