Games and Apps that Promote Creativity

Did you know that kids growing up in the 21st century are actually more creative than children from earlier generations? Social critics have argued that video games and technology make […]

Parents Who Feel Guilty about Letting Their Kids Play Video Games

Have you ever overeaten or spent too long sitting in front of the television? Most normal, well-adjusted, healthy adults would say yes to at least one of these questions. I […]

Should You Worry about Video Game Addiction in a Child with Autism?

Video games are an incredibly engaging activity for many 21st century children and perhaps even more so for kids affected by autism. While there are many benefits to video-game play […]

Should Kids with Autism Play Video Games?

Should kids with autism play video games?

Parents frequently ask me should kids with autism should play video games. I give them a qualified “yes” accompanied by a few important […]

5 Popular Games That Help Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Many children with mild symptoms of autism (referred to as Level 1 autism spectrum disorder) enjoy playing popular video games with their peers. Playing popular video games allows them to […]

Clinicians

Welcome to LearningWorks for Kids The lives of 21st century kids are increasingly defined by their use of technology. If you are a clinician, educator, or medical professional who works [...]

Beyond Games: Teach Your Kid to Chill Out

Does your child overreact at the most inopportune times? Does she make negative comments about herself when things go wrong? Are there times when you wish she would just chill […]

8 Best Games for Stress Relief

This article originally appeared on Pixelkin.org, a website dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews, and developments in games—with a special focus on families.

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What’s so great about LEGO City: Undercover?

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: […]

Press

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 [...]