Working memory is necessary for even the most basic tasks, like reading and simple math. It helps us remember what we were doing or thinking about and move on to […]

It’s a classic debate: Which is more important? Talent or effort?

Recent research from psychologist Carol Dweck indicates that effort and sustained persistence are much better predictors of future success […]

Does your child have a very limited diet and a preference for a few specific foods? Does he insist on playing the same game day after day? Is he reluctant […]

In our recent studies at LearningWorks For Kids, we have found that approximately 1/3 of parents play video games with their children. This is consistent with previous large scale studies […]

Do you know a high-schooler or college student who just “can’t get it together?” Maybe they struggle to reach potential, wanting to do well but getting easily overwhelmed by the […]

Rome wasn’t built in a day.

This is what we say to explain that accomplishment and long term success are often the results of arduous step-by-step processes. Even if the […]

One size does not fit all when it comes to organization. It is often the parents’ role to help children find the organizational styles most helpful to them and be […]

Long-term projects can be even more daunting for kids than they are for adults. Many children are easily overwhelmed when faced with a task that might take hours or days […]

LearningWorks for Kids is introducing a suite of new premium features to our premier educational technology site for alternative learners. For the past year, our team has worked nonstop to […]

Getting on the Web to do homework is a double-edged sword for many kids. Whether they are looking for guidance on simple math homework or material for a semester-long science […]