A few years ago, I overheard my 16-year-old son excitedly speaking in French while playing Modern Warfare 2, the latest game in the Call of Duty franchise at that time. It […]

In my work as a child clinical psychologist I have observed the ever-changing interests and motivations of children — especially children with ADHD or autism –over the past 25 years, […]

The end of the summer is a great time for getting yourself organized, and enlisting your child to help clean up your garage or straighten up the basement presents an […]

Is your child motivated to learn? Does she put forth the effort necessary to develop an expertise at school? Does she make the connection between sustained effort, practice […]

All year long, we sift through hundreds and hundreds of games to find those few true gems that combine quality and fun, while still effectively practicing vital Thinking Skills. While […]

Parents and teachers frequently observe that video games are the preferred type of play for children affected by autism. While there are legitimate concerns that some children on the autism […]

Parents of children with ADHD are always asking me if they should stop letting their child play video games. Often these parents become worried about their children’s gaming after noticing […]

There is increasing evidence that your kids are learning something when playing with games and apps on their computers, mobile devices and game consoles. But are they learning anything […]

Do texting, facebooking, and Instagram really signal the impending doom of deep and meaningful relationships? One of the most common fears expressed by adults about kids today is their overreliance […]

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 […]