Flexibility is one of the most important executive functions for solving problems, as it helps kids learn to switch their attention from one task to another. For example, when taking […]

Thought leaders in psychology such as Russell Barkley, Ph.D., and Thomas Brown, Ph.D. have identified ADHD as a disorder of executive functioning. Rather than focusing on the major symptoms of […]

Are your kids at home playing (or begging you to let them play) video games all day long? I have a word of advice: say “Yes!” – not to day-long […]

There is great excitement about the potential of new technologies to help kids with ADHD. Some of these tools are popular technologies such as apps that help with relaxation and […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Khan Academy Kids is an educational app with a variety of offerings for children ages 2 to 6. When the app first opens, the player meets several animals that will join […]

Recent studies indicate that video games have the potential to improve executive functions in older adults. A study by Basak et al. (2007) found that 70-year-old adults showed improvement in […]

Recent studies indicate that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder may benefit from video games that help children learn to recognize emotions. One study conducted by the University of Alabama at […]