Is Black Ops 3 Good for Kids?

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 […]

Christmas-Worthy Games That Help ADHD? Bonus!

If you are the parent, grandparent, teacher or relative of a kid with ADHD, you’ve probably noticed that this kid loves video games. Video games have many of the qualities […]

Loop Recorder

Loop Recorder is an 8 track music recording app with only 2 functions: record and playback. It’s a simple app to wrap one’s head around, but using it to record […]

How to Talk to Your Child About Video Games

You probably don’t need to be told that video games have moved out of subculture status to become an everyday part of life. Gaming devices are no longer hidden away […]

Yes, You Can Learn From Any Old Video Game

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 […]

Why I Use Minecraft As a Teaching Tool

The following post was written by one of our contributors, Jeffrey Brusini, who—in addition to being an attorney and progressing towards his Ph.D in psychology—is the Director of Mount Pleasant […]

Beyond Games: Speed Up a Slow-Moving Child

Does your child seem to take hours to complete homework that should only take minutes? Does he struggle to get ready for school on time every morning? A slow-moving child […]

Is there really any value in a racing game?

I actually think that racing games can be one of the best game genres to play with your kids for learning problem-solving skills. However, because they are so much fun, […]

Apps for ADHD Ebook Download

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Using Video Games in Working With Children

Clinicians who work with kids have traditionally used board games and toys as tools to develop therapeutic relationships; engage a child in the therapeutic process; and explore dynamics of home, […]