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 […]
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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 […]
Is it OK for your Kids to Watch Others Play Video Games on YouTube?
If you have children under the age of 8, they probably spend approximately 65% of their online time on YouTube.
If your kids are older, they still spend more than […]
Video games are CONSUMING my child, is there anything I can do?
There are positive aspects to gaming immersion, says Anthony Bean, PhD.
Technology companies and game publishers share an interest: they want to keep your eyes on the screen. And for […]
Working-Memory Activities for Students
Can music improve memory and study skills?
Many educators and parents are under the mistaken impression that music interferes with studying, learning, and memory, but they are wrong! One very […]
What to Do If Your Child Is Infected with Fortnite?
Parents are becoming very concerned that their kids are addicted to Fortnite. Yes, there are some addictive qualities to how kids play Fortnite, but most simply play too much. The […]
Five Strategies to Encourage Exercise in Children with ADHD and Working Memory Difficulties
Traditional strategies for treating children with ADHD and working memory difficulties revolve around the use of medication and behavior modification. While medication is clearly the single most potent tool for […]
Five Parenting Secrets for Transitioning from Video Games
It is not easy to for kids to put away their screens to do something less stimulating. Transitioning from video games, social media, or other screen time to do homework […]
Verbal Working Memory in the Classroom
Verbal working memory involves the ability to remember something and to perform an activity using this memory. Verbal working memory helps maintain information in mind to use for learning, reasoning, […]
Do Kids Learn From Video Game and Screen Time?
Throughout the 1990’s and the first decade of the 21st century, most educators, pediatricians, psychologists, and other child care professionals viewed video-game play as a waste of time. While early […]
