There is no question that video games and other technologies are having both a positive and a negative impact on the lives of 21st century children. In our estimation, those […]

Heckerty Cook,  a culinary adaptation of the humorously engaging reading app, Meet Heckerty. Heckerty remains a good natured, tough-luck witch who lives with her cat, Zanzibar. Heckerty’s colorful narratives coupled with simple, […]

My Backpack is an educational suite from Waterford, a non profit research center. The app features e-books, math games, sing-a-longs, and nursery rhymes, although My Backpack’s primary feature is its assortment […]

Parents frequently express concerns about the ways video games impact their children’s thinking and behavior. They often wonder if video games change the brains of their kids. Many studies suggest […]

In my work as a child clinical neuropsychologist, I field questions about how to help children with ADHD who tend to become overly focused on screen-based technologies. Parents whose children […]

Word Magic is an early level reading game designed for iOS where players are given a word with a missing letter.

First Then Visual Schedule is an image-based organizational app that breaks down common household activities and daily routines into simple step-by-step processes. The app lets users snap photos using their […]

Handwriting can be an important academic tool for kids, but is it really worth the struggle?

“Does handwriting matter?” A recent New York Times article by Maria Konnikova […]

Storybook Reader is an innovative reading app that lets parents and loved ones record themselves reading stories aloud, allowing kids can follow along as they read.