There is compelling evidence that kids are using all types of planning skills when playing video games. In fact, the data suggests that the more kids play video games, the […]

Video games require intense focus, concentration, and attention. How can parents use their children’s involvement in video game play to improve attention outside of the game? If you look at […]

Whether you want to improve your physical fitness or your intelligence, you need some of the same ingredients.  You need motivation, repeated opportunities for practice, and intense and sustained effort. […]

Although many adults believe that books seem to be more of a chore than a form of entertainment for today’s children, there is still hope that the technology-focused youth of […]

How much screen time is good for kids? Parents who use the “anytime, anything, anyplace” approach essentially do not set limits on their children’s use of video games and other […]

One of the approaches parents use to limit their children’s involvement with video games and other digital media is to restrict access during school days, while allowing limited use on […]

One of the most important guides to help parents determine the appropriateness of video games is the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings. These ratings are designed to provide information […]

As with many things in life, one size does not fit all when it comes to how children should use video games and other digital media. Not only should you […]

Have you ever purposefully walked into your kitchen, gone right to the refrigerator, and forgotten what it is you intended to get? You’re staring at the refrigerator and thinking to […]

My clinical work with parents allows me to learn about various strategies that parents use in moderating their children’s involvement with video games and other digital technologies. So, how much […]