Part of school, an important part, is undeniably social. Learning how to get along well with others is necessary for both academic and personal success. Cooperation is a skill that […]

Vigorous physical exercise leads to improvement in executive-functioning skills. Studies detailed by John Ratey in his book “Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain” demonstrate how kids […]

What is a Play Diet? While video games and other digital media are essential for the academic and cognitive development of 21st Century children, here at LearningWorks for Kids we believe that such [...]

Need to relax? Feeling blue? Play a video game.

No, really. Did you know that playing video games can actually reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression? Some excellent recent […]

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 a smart toy? It’s a toy that’s made intelligent by electronics—like on-board computer chips, robotics, sensors, or speech recoginition. Sometimes smart toys are complete unto themselves, and sometimes they work with a computer, pad, or phone. All smart toys are real objects kids can touch and play with.

A recent article in the Atlantic demonstrates the importance of exercise as a treatment tool for children with ADHD. There are a number of new  studies that suggest that 30-60 […]

Should I put my child on a play diet? If you are like most parents, one of the issues you face is finding the best balance between digital play and […]

There have been a number of reports over the past year that express concern about whether or not children with autism should play video games. These studies have indicated that […]

Children who are depressed run the risk of becoming socially isolated and may actively choose to be alone and away from others. As a result, they may spend too much […]