Do video games improve concentration or are they responsible for a shorter attention span?

Yes. No, really. Studies suggest that the answer to both questions is yes.

Certainly, the fast-paced […]

Can video games encourage creativity in children? Just a decade ago, conventional wisdom dictated that video games reduced creativity and produced more imitative play. But recent research suggests that kids […]

“My concern with Minecraft is that it isolates my child from the family and minimizes his communication with others.”

The idea that video games isolate kids from others is usually […]

Does your child seem to forget things from one day to the next? Are morning routines like the movie “Groundhog Day” where your child can’t seem to remember even the […]

Parents who are uncomfortable with the amount of technology their children use often wonder whether it’s a good idea to give their kids video games for Christmas. Frequently, I tell […]

I am not an expert. I am not a “real” teacher (yet). I admit that I have lived a relatively charmed life as an Education student.

Sure, I’ve fought some […]

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 […]

Video games as therapy has been a hot topic in the news recently. This has a lot to do with Akili Interactive Labs’ Project: EVO, which is breaking new ground […]

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 […]