Black Ops 3, the latest addition to Activision’s Call of Duty series, has ranked second in video game sales (first goes to Fallout 4) for the Christmas 2015 season. Released […]

“My concern with Minecraft is that it isolates my child from the family and minimizes his communication with others.”

The idea that video games isolate kids from others is usually […]

It’s that time of year again, and most families are looking toward Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and other gift-giving holidays.

Maybe you need ideas. Maybe you’re not ready at all (where […]

While much of the population is eagerly looking forward to Halloween festivities, for many kids with anxiety, the days leading up to the holiday are filled with dread rather than […]

As the editorial specialist for LearningWorks for Kids, I’m no stranger to the idea of using video games and technology as tools for teaching children. At LW4K, we research and […]

Long-term projects can be even more daunting for kids than they are for adults. Many children are easily overwhelmed when faced with a task that might take hours or days […]

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 […]

This past spring I had the opportunity to conduct six continuing education sessions for PESI, a non-profit organization at the forefront of continuing education for psychologists, clinical social workers, speech […]

My son moves around a lot and makes noises when he plays Minecraft. These are clear signs of agitation. What do I do?

In my experience, I have rarely heard […]

There is no question that video games and other technologies are having both a positive and a negative impact on the lives of 21st century children. In our estimation, those […]