How Movies Help Kids with ADHD
One of my suggestions to families of kids with ADHD is to have a regular “movie night.” Kids with ADHD often struggle to sit still. While many seem to be […]
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Memory Strategies for Students: Better Study Skills by Improving Memory
Performing well on an exam isn’t about how much you can cram into your head the night before. At least, it shouldn’t be! There are better study skills than memorization […]
My Child Worries Too Much: Managing Childhood Stress
Anticipating the future is a mixed blessing. Some children are overwhelmed with anticipatory anxiety. They worry about events they cannot control, things that haven’t and may not happen. Thinking too […]
Help a Child Who Doesn’t Get Their Way
Does your child get overwhelmed by stress? Does the slightest disappointment send them spinning out of control? Are there emotional meltdowns when they don’t get their way? Many children display […]
Using Video Games and Technologies in a Clinical Practice
There is a legitimate reason that many parents of kids with ADHD are concerned with their digital media use. In general, these kids appear to love their digital media time […]
Learning Disabilities and Video Games
Children with learning disabilities are some of the major beneficiaries of digital tools for learning. Engaging games and apps promote increased opportunities for learning and continued practice. Many kids with […]
Can video games improve social skills and relationships?
Video games are often perceived as a solitary activity, but this stereotype is far from accurate. Information from a 2015 study conducted by the Pew Research Center indicated that 83% […]
Clinician Update: What Kids are Doing on Screens 2018
When you work with kids it’s crucial to know what they are doing with their time, particularly how they spend their screen time. Popular technology becomes viral and obsolete very […]
Improving Study Skills for Teens with Slow Processing Speed
Kids with slow processing speed often find studying, note taking, and completing homework to be long and arduous. While working slowly is not always problematic, it can be when it […]
Five Great Movies That Can Help Improve Organization Skills
Does your child regularly misplace homework? Is homework forgotten or not turned in? Do they lose focus easily and have difficulty sustaining effort? These are all indications of executive functioning […]
