Video games as therapy has been a hot topic in the news recently. This has a lot to do with Akili Interactive Labs’ Project: EVO, which is breaking new ground […]

Popplet is a simple and easy-to-use brainstorming app that helps users develop stronger organizational, memory, and writing skills. It’s a place to organize ideas on the iPad, iPhone or web, […]

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 […]

Here’s something to think about: Working memory skills are a better predictor of academic performance than IQ scores.

Many kids who struggle to calculate math problems in their heads also […]

Children who struggle with math often experience difficulties in recalling basic math facts. It may seem that they have learned a portion of their multiplication tables one day only to […]

If you’re looking for apps to improve ADHD in your child, there are many that can help kids with planning, organization, and mindfulness. But there is an important caveat when explaining […]

QuizUp is a trivia game with over 250 categories where players match up with those of similar skill levels from all over the world to compete in a seven question trivia game

The term “thinking skills” refers to the specific mental and cognitive processes that a person draws upon to think effectively. Basically, thinking skills are what we use in our heads […]

Layton Brothers Mystery Room is a mystery puzzle game where players investigate crime scenes, interview suspects and witnesses to solve cases.