Improving Math Skills in Children with ADHD

Children with attention difficulties or ADHD often experience problems with academic skills. Approximately 20 to 30% of children who struggle with math and display signs of ADHD may have […]

Activities for ADHD Awareness Month: Outdoor Play

While there is an increasing acceptance that ADHD is a genuine, brain-based neurocognitive disorder, there are still questions about the best forms of treatment and activities for ADHD. October […]

Our 5 Favorite Creative Games for Kids

Nurturing creativity in kids is a no-brainer. Research suggests creative activities can reduce stress and anxiety levels in children, promote positive emotions and a good self-image, and can help kids express themselves […]

The New Dr. Spock Says Video Games are Bad for Kids

Were Dr. Benjamin Spock, the original author of Dr. Spock’s Baby and Child Care, still alive today, I might have a beef with him. I had the great honor of […]

Curiosityville

Curiosityville is an interactive learning website designed specifically for younger children. There are three different learning levels based on age, which children sign into before they begin play. From there, they meet […]

Great Online Resources for Parents of Children With Dyslexia

One of the biggest challenges for parents of children with dyslexia is finding interesting, engaging ways to get their kids excited to read. The challenges faced by children diagnosed with […]

The Word Monsters

Designed specifically for children in Kindergarten and First Grade, The Word Monsters allows users to strengthen their skills in phonics, while reading very low-level interactive texts. There is an option to […]

LW4K Picks: Best Apps and Games to Improve Self-Control

Digital technologies are often blamed for contributing to self-control problems in children. But with the right apps and games, the same activities thought to be a recreational distraction can prove […]

5 Fun Activities for Helping Kids with Dyslexia

Its no secret that all children do not all learn the same way. For children dealing with the challenges of learning disabilities — what we call “Alternative Learners” — this […]

Video Games and ADHD: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Parents frequently ask me about video games and ADHD. Some have concerns that video games cause ADHD, others wonder how their children with ADHD can benefit from video games. One […]