Let’s play Star Wars Battlefront!

Your teenagers might be climbing the walls as they await December’s release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, but EA’s newest addition to […]

Video games as therapy has been a hot topic in the news recently. This has a lot to do with Akili Interactive Labs’ Project: EVO, which is breaking new ground […]

You probably don’t need to be told that video games have moved out of subculture status to become an everyday part of life. Gaming devices are no longer hidden away […]

While much of the population is eagerly looking forward to Halloween festivities, for many kids with anxiety, the days leading up to the holiday are filled with dread rather than […]

As the editorial specialist for LearningWorks for Kids, I’m no stranger to the idea of using video games and technology as tools for teaching children. At LW4K, we research and […]

When kids would gladly forego homework, chores, and sometimes even playdates for Minecraft, it’s natural to wonder if Minecraft is worth all that time played. There is a great deal […]

The following post was written by one of our contributors, Jeffrey Brusini, who—in addition to being an attorney and progressing towards his Ph.D in psychology—is the Director of Mount Pleasant […]

Two of the most common dilemmas encountered by Minecraft players are the need to make decisions on the fly and subsequently being able learn from one’s mistakes. Players need to […]

Many children who struggle with prioritization and planning in time management seem to be lost, appearing to tread water without any clear direction. They often require external support and need […]

Part of school, an important part, is undeniably social. Learning how to get along well with others is necessary for both academic and personal success. Cooperation is a skill that […]