We are swiftly approaching the one year mark since the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown. Since then, so many common parental concerns have been exacerbated; Is my child falling behind? […]

Do you have a child who dreams of being a professional video gamer? You are not alone. Hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of kids dream of becoming a highly […]

Many parents are concerned about how much time their kids spend with screens and wonder if screen time is healthy for their children. Parents frequently express concerns that their kids […]

If you have children under the age of 8, they probably spend approximately 65% of their online time on YouTube.

If your kids are older, they still spend more than […]

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 […]

It is not easy to for kids to put away their screens to do something less stimulating. Transitioning from video games, social media, or other screen time to do homework […]

Throughout the 1990’s and the first decade of the 21st century, most educators,  pediatricians, psychologists, and other child care professionals viewed video-game play as a waste of time. While early […]

Parents and teachers have long noticed how children with ADHD and other executive function disorders seem to be drawn to video game play. Psychologists who are researching […]

Parents of children with ADHD are always asking me if they should stop letting their child play video games. Often these parents become worried about their children’s gaming after noticing […]

Many of the today’s popular video games, such as Super Mario 3D Land, Uncharted 3, and Infinity Blade II are not much fun unless you are able to sustain your […]