Minecraft’s open-ended gameplay makes it a great platform for learning. For children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), the game can be particularly helpful in teaching key cognitive skills like Self-Awareness, Flexibility and Self-Control. […]

Self-Control is one of the most important skills for children’s academic performance and social well-being. Kids who struggle with Self-Control commonly have difficult managing their emotions, making wise decisions and […]

Self-Control is an important skill for children’s academic success and helps kids to lead a happy, healthy life. It is the thinking skill that helps children learn to control their feelings […]

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 […]

Your child could use help developing their Self-Control skills.

Your responses to the the LearningWorks for Kids Thinking Skills Mini-Assessment indicate that your child may be struggling their Self-Control skills. Self-Control is the […]

The following case study is an example of the ways that video games can exercise Self-Control skills. The story itself is a variation of one or more patients I have worked […]

Many of the most popular video games, such as The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Fruit Ninja, and Batman: Arkham City are loaded with opportunities to practice and develop the skill of […]

Self-Control is the thinking skill that helps you to: Keep control of your emotions when frustrated. Think before you act. Stop yourself from doing something you might regret. For example, you [...]