Too Much Minecraft – What can Parents do about Screen Time Concerns
Many parents of kids with ADHD have observed their kids becoming overly involved with their screen time. And often, they report that their kids want to play too much Minecraft. […]
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Five Strategies for Improving Organization for School and the Classroom
Teachers often encounter kids who are utterly lacking in organizational skills. While this may be developmental at times, these children often come by their lack of organizational skills naturally. Their […]
A Teenager’s Guide to Study Skills, Screen Time, and Electronics
Parents and teachers seem as if they are always complaining that teenagers’ study skills are negatively impacted by screen time and electronic devices. To some extent, they might be right. […]
How to Know if Your Children are Playing Too Much Minecraft
Kids love Minecraft. It has been the most popular video game for younger children and preteens for many years, and its popularity shows no signs of abating. From our perspective […]
Should Kids be Allowed to Play Tackle Football – or Fantasy Football?
Adults spend quite a bit of time and energy attempting to make the world safer for children. We have mandated that children sit in car seats until they are 80 […]
Can Video Games Improve Social Skills and Relationships?
Video games are often perceived as a solitary activity, but this is far from accurate. Information from a 2015 study conducted by the Pew Research Center indicated that 83% of […]
Can Video Games Improve Creativity?
Creativity is a valued skill for twenty-first-century children. Many jobs and activities in the twenty-first century will not require traditional skills but instead rely on innovative ways to solve problems.
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Dancing Your Way to Improved Executive Functions
Dance is great exercise, artistic, athletic, and an opportunity for joy. It is also one of the best activities for practicing and improving executive functions. Dancers must follow a sequence […]
Executive Functions, Life Skills, Self-Control, and Grit
In a previous article, I wrote about how psychologists differ in their definitions of executive functions. Some focus on aspects of working memory and planning, while others view the core […]
Video Games That Promote Connectedness and Social Emotional Learning
Can playing a video game or using social media help a child to feel supported and connected to others? How does engagement with technology facilitate the development of social-emotional learning […]
