Should my child be doing chores? A classic parenting question that has a potentially different response depending on who you ask. For some parents, children should focus on schoolwork and […]

This past holiday season, a new phone, the newest console (PlayStation5 or Xbox Series X) or video games were probably at the top of most kids’ lists. It’s likely the […]

 

 

Bookful is an app that can literally bring books to life for your child! Choose from hundreds of titles, select whether you want to be read to or […]

The recent announcement of an FDA approved video game to improve attention received a great deal of press, representing an acknowledgment that the use of technology to improve attention and […]

Memrise is a language learning app where fun interactive videos expose you to spoken language immediately. Watch a video where a speaker goes over a few phrases at a time. […]

Moment is an app that, once set up on your phone, will silently track your phone use for you. Because cell phone addiction is a problem for many young people […]

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is a fun interactive game where characters from Nintendo’s Animal Crossing come visit the campsite you have created. You build and collect furniture, upgrade tents, participate […]

Two Dots is a puzzle game where you are trying to clear levels by matching dots of the same color together while only being able to move horizontally or vertically. […]

Our team at LearningWorks for Kids recommends playing video games as a tool for practicing executive functions because they require problem-solving, flexible thinking, and sustained focus and effort. These executive […]

Kids with ADHD love to run around. With the exception of kids diagnosed with ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Type or those displaying signs of a sluggish cognitive tempo, most kids with […]