Why do kids love video games? The short, and obvious, answer is, they’re fun. In my psychological interviews and surveys about video game play with children, I often find that […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Handwriting can be an important academic tool for kids, but is it really worth the struggle?

“Does handwriting matter?” A recent New York Times article by Maria Konnikova […]

Minecraft is a wildly popular game with a huge virtual world for children to explore, build and play in. With no clearly set goals, players are free to set their […]

Writing isn’t what it used to be. With the advancement of social media, smartphone functionality and a slew of useful writing apps for kids, children today have more options than […]

If you want to improve your aerobic capacity, play full-court basketball instead of softball. If you want to improve your analytical skills learn to play chess or bridge, not Chutes and […]

Stack the States is an app for iOS and Windows Phone, that helps users become more familiar with the cities, states, and flags of the United States, while practicing Focus and Working Memory Skills.

Toca Kitchen is an app for Apple devices that offers a fun way for children to “play kitchen” on-the-go.