Using Games and Technology to Teach Focus and Organization

Today’s teachers are expected to prepare students for a fast-changing world where competencies such as creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking are proving more useful than basic academics. But teachers already […]

Video Games That Promote Purpose and Finding Meaning

Can playing a video game or using social media help a child to feel a sense of purpose and meaning? Can game play help an individual to practice caring skills […]

Activities for Kids with Slow Processing Speed

Have you noticed that your child with slow processing speed doesn’t want to play sports or video games the way their peers do? Kids with slow processing speed may struggle […]

What’s So Great About SNES Classic Mini?

One of the big hits of 2016’s holiday season was the NES Classic Mini, a miniature throwback version of the original Nintendo Entertainment System game console that made Mario, Luigi, […]

Fun Video Games That Are Actually Educational

It can be a challenge to find an educational video game your child actually wants to play. There are a few games that strike the delicate balance between academic substance […]

Evoland

Evoland is a meta role-playing adventure game that uses player progression through the game to explore the history of video games.The game pays homage to classic franchises such as The […]

Beyond Games: Help Your Child Find the Energy to Stop Procrastinating

Chores are neglected. Homework sessions begin and end with tears. They stall and find excuses. You worry they don’t have the motivation they need to be successful in school, or […]

Beyond Games: 4 Exercises to Improve Effort

There’s a saying that “work comes before success in everything except the dictionary.” And for some kids, effort comes naturally. But others need to experience a sense of accomplishment — […]

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Using Video Games in Therapy and Education

Have you ever seen the Verizon television advertisement where the father informs the kids that they need to spend a few hours at grandma’s house?  This is bad news, because […]