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Training and Medication on Working Memory in Children with ADHD

October 9, 2015 - No Comments

A  study published in “Applied Cognitive Psychology” describes the long-term impact of working memory training with video-game like materials compared

What is Response Inhibition?

October 9, 2015 - No Comments

Response inhibition is the conscious choice to ignore other stimuli (mental or environmental) that would detract from the attention

Is Gaming Good for the Mind?

October 7, 2015 - No Comments

Yahoo’s “Plugged In” blog had an interesting review about some of the most recent research looking into popular video

Recommended Physical Activity to Improve Academic Skills and Executive Functioning

September 27, 2015 - No Comments

Summer is a great time for outdoor sports. As you may already know, physical activity is good for the body

Impact of Training and Medication on Working Memory in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

September 17, 2015 - No Comments

A study published in “Applied Cognitive Psychology” describes the long-term impact of working-memory training with video-game like materials compared to

How do you Find the Best Video Games for your Child to Play?

February 7, 2014 - No Comments

If you are the parent of a 5-, 10-, or 15-year old (or anywhere in between) you’ve probably noticed that

Improve Executive Functions through Video Game Play

February 7, 2014 - No Comments

It shouldn’t be much of a surprise to parents, educators, and developmental psychologists that children learn through their video game

parents and children playing video games

Why Parents Should Play Video Games with their Kids

October 19, 2013 - No Comments

Many parents wonder whether they should play video games with their kids. They may have heard that video games are

Understanding the Latest Research on ADHD & Video Games

October 13, 2013 - No Comments

ADHD Awareness Month – The Facts on Technology and ADHD (article originally published in LearningWorks for Kids)
A recent study

Getting Your Kids To Read: A Tip for Parents

October 12, 2013 - No Comments

Some kids are born readers, others are not. Those we would describe as “born” readers have an affection for books