With the holidays fast-approaching, chances are many parents will soon be pleasantly surprised to find they are happy new owners of the latest smart phones or tablets. iOS and Android […]

More and more kids are playing video games these days, and research suggests that kids may be learning more than we think from digital play. But are they learning anything […]

From keeping track of assignments and due dates, to preparing for upcoming tests and exams, staying on top of classroom obligations and school work can be a daunting task for […]

When I was growing up, video games were for kids. From the marketing to the cultural perception of this emerging media, gaming was the pastime of school-aged children and young […]

Self-Control is one of the most important skills for children’s academic performance and social well-being. Kids who struggle with Self-Control commonly have difficult managing their emotions, making wise decisions and […]

Working Memory — described as the capacity for the brain to recall and use relevant information while completing a task — is an important thinking skill that has ramifications across […]

Smart phones and tablets offer an ideal platform for getting children excited about learning, with a range of interactive games and apps that hold kids’ attention and make education fun. […]

For some kids, writing can feel like an extremely complex task. From spelling and grammar to handwriting and fluency, children must have the capacity to type and write legibly and […]

Children who struggle to pay attention in class and display signs of disorganized, scattered thinking at home may need help developing better Focus skills. Focus is the thinking skill that […]

Mathematics is a very common problem area for students. For children dealing with the challenges of developmental disabilities — whom we call “alternative learners” — math can be a […]