While many parents wonder if their kids are learning anything when they’re playing video games, one thing is clear:  they are learning how to get better at playing video games. […]

Educators and clinicians are becoming increasingly aware of the impact of executive functions on children’s learning and psychosocial development. While we have great information on the LearningWorks for Kids website […]

Adults are amazed by how much time children and teenagers spend with entertainment media each day. A recent study conducted by Common Sense Media found that teenagers between the ages […]

The lives of twenty-first century kids are increasingly defined by their use of technology. If you are a teacher, school administrator, school psychologist, social worker, or nurse who works in […]

There is something special about getting lost in an activity and losing track of time. Being absorbed in what you are doing can reflect a sense of mindfulness and being […]

It’s football season! For fans of professional and college football, it’s the best time of the year. Many of you have waited for eight months-unless you are an obnoxious fan […]

Parents are usually the first observers of slow processing speed in children. They see their kids doing things slowly and sometimes not keeping up. They might find that they need […]

One of the more exciting uses of digital media is the combination of apps and the promotion of positive psychology. Positive psychology is a psychological approach that emphasizes strengths, resilience, […]

Parents naturally want their children to have better lives than they do and are rightfully concerned that their children’s futures will not be as good as their own.  Uncertainties about […]

Psychologists, social workers, and other clinicians are beginning to recognize the value of video games and other technologies in therapeutic interventions. For some clinicians who work with kids, it may […]