The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

This exciting adventure game helps kids with Self-Control, Flexibility and Focus, and is recommended for ages 10+.

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In this new series, we are introducing our audience to the Learningworks Live team! Each post will introduce you to a new member of our team and provide you with […]

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Screen Time for 10- and 11-Year-old Children

How much screen time is good for your 10- or 11-year-old child? Should you allow your child to own a cell phone? Should the child be able to navigate YouTube […]

Video games are CONSUMING my child, is there anything I can do?

There are positive aspects to gaming immersion, says Anthony Bean, PhD.

Technology companies and game publishers share an interest:  they want to keep your eyes on the screen. And for […]

84 Video Games That Encourage Reading

Do you have children who hate to read? If you dislike reading or don’t make time for it, chances are your children will avoid looking at any book that is […]

Five Best Games to Improve Vocabulary

Can playing video games improve vocabulary? Most games don’t require much in the way of reading or using an extensive vocabulary. However, kids can still expand their vocabulary through game […]

Social Emotional Learning in Video Games: Finding the Golden Rule

One of my favorite stories from my son’s Ethan childhood came from one of his preschool classmates at the Child Development Center (CDC) at the University of Rhode Island.  The […]

Screen Time for 8- and 9-Year-Old Children

How much screen time is good for your 8- or 9-year-old child? Do you need to supervise television shows? How much YouTube is too much YouTube?  Should your child own […]

Screen Time for Teens – What They Recommend

How much screen time is good for a teenager? Do parents have any control over their child’s screen time? Should they? Is the child socially and physically active or are […]