Beyond Games: 4 Easy Ways to Build Persistence
Rome wasn’t built in a day.
This is what we say to explain that accomplishment and long term success are often the results of arduous step-by-step processes. Even if the […]
Focus: Initiating Tasks Without Procrastination
Introducing LW4K’s Let’s Play Minecraft Videos
Is Minecraft bad for kids? It’s a legitimate question, considering some children are so obsessed with the game that they are almost unwilling to engage in any other type of […]
Beyond Games: Develop Good Scheduling Habits
The busy schedules of 21st-century children seem to be both a curse and a blessing. These days, scheduling is a necessary skill for success long before adulthood. Older kids and […]
Build a Bulldog: Improve a Child’s Persistence
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 […]
Does Everyone Have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
Some of the more cynical parents that I see in my clinical practice ask me, “Does everyone have ADHD?” These parents often do not want to see their child diagnosed […]
