Many children with ADHD are characterized by their need to move, a tendency to be overly social, and their uninhibited and sometimes dangerous activities. Parents of kids as young […]

Angry Birds Playground is an innovative effort on the part of Rovio — publisher of hit games such as Bad Piggies, Amazing Alex and the aforementioned Angry Birds — to bring […]

The term “thinking skills” refers to the specific mental and cognitive processes that a person draws upon to think effectively. Basically, thinking skills are what we use in our heads […]

Time Management is the thinking skill that helps children to prioritize tasks and accurately judge the amount of time needed to complete them. It helps them complete activities in a […]

There are many apps available on the market today which have been specifically designed to help children deal with the challenges of autism spectrum disorders. Kids with ASD can sometimes […]

We recently touched upon the importance of building Self-Awareness skills in kids, describing the ways that this thinking skill can impact the well-being of children’s academic and social lives. […]

Building Self-Awareness skills is important for all ages, but can play a particularly vital role in children’s well-being. Self-Awareness helps kids to tune into their feelings, understand the consequences […]

It’s always the math teacher that insists “math is fun.” Unfortunately, it’s not always the case. In the classroom setting, lessons can sometimes move too fast for struggling learners, […]

One of the most disheartening observations in my clinical practice is when I meet with students who have given up on school primarily because of their frustration with writing. […]

Organization is an important skill for academic success, as it allows children to coordinate materials and approach their classwork in an orderly, thorough fashion. However, not all children have the […]