Have you ever told your child it’s time to stop playing video games and been met with an argument like, “But I’m learning so much from playing this game!”?
Well, […]
My work as a child clinical psychologist has sparked my interest about how children interact with video games, apps, and other technologies. Over the past 20 years, I have conducted […]
Have you noticed that your child is playing less Minecraft and watching more Minecraft videos?
A recent post by Jordan Shapiro in Forbes describes his discomfort with the time his […]
Does your child love Minecraft? He is certainly not an outlier. Minecraft is so popular that it has infiltrated school curriculums, whole YouTube channels are devoted to it, and even […]
What is LearningWorks for Kids? At LearningWorks for Kids we go far beyond simply reviewing the latest games and apps being sold as “educational” in the app store and online. [...]
If you have a Wii U game console and a child who loves everything LEGO, chances are you’re familiar with — or already own — the much-talked about LEGO City: […]
Books Interviews and Articles Slideshows Guest Posts Books Playing Smarter in a Digital World: A Guide to Choosing and Using Popular Video Games and Apps to Improve Executive Functioning in [...]
“How often should I let my child play video games?” This might be the most common question I am asked. As a child clinical psychologist, I became very interested in […]
“One size doesn’t fit all.” When it comes to setting screen time limits, this is very true. Some kids are not interested enough in technology to make it a concern […]
There are set times for school, sports practices, and after-school programs. It’s not so odd to start scheduling game time as well. Scheduling is one of the most common methods […]