Critical thinking is broadly defined as the process in which we evaluate and analyze information to gain a fuller understanding of a particular subject or problem, and then use those […]

While common core standards focus on ensuring children meet national standards in reading, writing, math and more, recent research suggest that teaching kids critical thinking and problem solving skills at […]

Kids with attention issues commonly have difficulty in the presence of distractions, and in today’s digital world, distractions are just a tap or click away. With so much instantly at […]

Memory and attention or two incredibly important skills for learning, and students who suffer from a lack of Focus and unwieldy memory face many more setbacks than their normally-developing peers. […]

Reading and memory go hand in hand. From earning phonetics and knowing how to decode text, to understanding grammar and building vocabulary, reading requires us to recall relevant information committed to […]

With the holidays fast-approaching, chances are many parents will soon be pleasantly surprised to find they are happy new owners of the latest smart phones or tablets. iOS and Android […]

More and more kids are playing video games these days, and research suggests that kids may be learning more than we think from digital play. But are they learning anything […]

From keeping track of assignments and due dates, to preparing for upcoming tests and exams, staying on top of classroom obligations and school work can be a daunting task for […]

When I was growing up, video games were for kids. From the marketing to the cultural perception of this emerging media, gaming was the pastime of school-aged children and young […]

Self-Control is one of the most important skills for children’s academic performance and social well-being. Kids who struggle with Self-Control commonly have difficult managing their emotions, making wise decisions and […]