Let’s Play Tower Unite Early Access – Minigolf
This week on the Learning Works for Kids Let’s Play channel, Ryan checks out the early access for PixelTail’s new virtual world party game, Tower Unite. The first thing Ryan […]
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Targeted Strategies That Help Children with Slow Processing Speed
Kids with slow processing speed tend to do everything slowly. Whether it’s getting ready for school in the morning or finishing homework at night, things just take longer to do. […]
How Much Screen Time is Too Much? Check Our Chart
In my experience as a child psychologist, I’ve found that parents just want one set of screen time limits that holds true for all kids. I really wish it were […]
Let’s Play Astroneer! Focus on Finding Copper
This week on the LW4K Lets Play YouTube channel, Ryan continues progress on his new settlement in the open-world, space-themed sandbox game Astroneer. Even though there is a lot to […]
5 Ways to Improve Processing Speed in Children
Many parents and teachers who see capable kids falling behind in their schoolwork find that slow processing speed is the underlying cause. In the recent past, many educators and parents […]
How To Use Movies to Improve Executive Functioning Skills
Developing and improving executive functioning skills comes naturally to some children. For these kids, simple human interaction — observing others and interacting with their family members — is all they […]
Parenting Children with Slow Processing Speed
Parenting children with slow processing speed can be an agonizing experience. Waiting for them to get ready for school, wondering how it could take so long just to pick up […]
Let’s Play Stardew Valley: Fresh Starts and Flexibility
This week on the Learning Works For Kids Lets Play channel, Ryan starts an adventure in a new farming simulation/RPG (role playing game) called Stardew Valley. In this episode, Ryan’s […]
Is TV Really Bad for Kids?
When it comes to modern day parenting, screen time is the enduring buzzword. And while we can justify much of the 9 hours on average that today’s kids spend in […]
We Need Your Advice: How Do You Deal With Transitions?
In my work as a child psychologist, one of the things I see worrying parents the most is the “addictive” nature of social media and video game play. While I view most technology usage to be cognitively challenging and useful for kids, many parents worry about their kids only wanting to do things that involve a screen. And when it comes to kids with ADHD, Autism, and Learning Disabilities, stopping video game play can cause intense distress and arguments, to the point where many parents no longer want them to play games, no matter what the potential benefit may be.
