Screen time, computer games, and online classes have been touted for their great potential for learning. Until the coronavirus pandemic, most educators preferred tried and true classrooms, even in the […]

Virtually all schools in the United States have been closed during the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in a lot of kids at home looking for things to do. For some of […]

If you have a child who loves to play Minecraft, you already know it’s not an easy game to quit. One of the qualities that make Minecraft a tool for […]

Executive functions are the most important skills your child will need for success in the 21st century. More than math, technology, or science knowledge, executive-functioning skills will be needed by […]

“My 10-year old needs me to help him get ready for school every morning. He forgets to brush his teeth, take his backpack, and get his lunch. If I didn’t […]

If your kids appear to be wasting away in front of a screen, do not despair – they might actually be learning something! At the very least, you might be […]

If you’ve ever wondered if your children are learning anything when they’re playing Minecraft, have no fears. Minecraft is one of the best video games children can play. While I […]

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 […]

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 […]