Bulldogs are known for their stubbornness and single-mindedness. They can be hard to train, but once they have their focus they do not give up. Persistence and single-mindedness are inborn […]

Many of life’s greatest lessons come from trying something, getting it wrong, and then trying something else. But some kids are so afraid of being wrong that they are unable […]

My son moves around a lot and makes noises when he plays Minecraft. These are clear signs of agitation. What do I do?

In my experience, I have rarely heard […]

I actually think that racing games can be one of the best game genres to play with your kids for learning problem-solving skills. However, because they are so much fun, […]

Some children always seem to “make a mountain out of a molehill.” They are Chicken Littles who seem to think the sky is always falling. They tend to see the […]

Does your child overreact at the most inopportune times? Does she make negative comments about herself when things go wrong? Are there times when you wish she would just chill […]

One of the most common questions I am asked by parents is, “How do I get my kids to stop playing video games and engage in other activities?” While this […]

Did you know that team sports can be a great tool to enhance your child’s learning, attention, and executive functions? There have been dozens of studies over the past decade demonstrating […]

Why do kids like to cook?

During my 30 years of work as a child clinical neuropsychologist I have had the opportunity to help children overcome problems at school, at […]

Need to relax? Feeling blue? Play a video game.

No, really. Did you know that playing video games can actually reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression? Some excellent recent […]