Category Archives - Tips For Parents

Last Updated February 12, 2016

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

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

How Do I Find the Best Video Games For Children to Play?

June 26, 2015 - No Comments

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

TV and Kids: Know the Benefits and Concerns

April 3, 2015 - No Comments

Many parents I see are quite proud of how little they let children watch television, even if they

How Technology helps Struggling Readers

April 3, 2015 - No Comments

Reading both to and with your child is one of the greatest opportunities for teaching and

Should Your Kids Play Serious Games?

April 3, 2015 - No Comments

Absolutely.
Yes!
Seriously.

Serious Games are defined as having the purpose of solving problems. Most of the best

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

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

Booklists for Parents

Bibliographies / Booklists

January 27, 2013 - No Comments

The following bibliographies feature lists of books for parents and kids on ADHD, ASD, Executive Functions and many other topics