Video Games as Alternative Therapy June 11, 2007
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A new video game might prove to be a very productive use of time for young cancer patients: It helps kids fight their diseases figuratively and literally.The game, called “Re-mission,” is a 20-level journey through the bodies of fictional patients suffering from different types of cancer, and of course, it can be played by adults and healthy folks as well. But the primary idea is to give patients a sense of control over their disease.
Children and adults around the world have embraced video games, with both positive and negative results. Here’s another shot in the arm for the folks who see video games as more than just an excuse to stay inside on a sunny day. Sparks of Genius uses video games as alternative therapy for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD or ADHD), Asperger’s Syndrome, Memory training, to fight off Cognitive Decline, and build any number of Cognitive Skills including executive function.
Click here to check out their new Summer Brain Training Boot Camp!
This article reprinted with permission from Rotten Apples: News from the front lines of America’s War on Education.
Tips on Parenting and Homework June 10, 2007
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10 Steps to Argument-Free Homework
Get homework done quickly and efficiently without wearing out your vocal cords.
- De-escalate.
- Use positive reinforcement.
- Express interest in homework, schoolwork and grades.
- Treat homework time like it is a big deal.
- Do your homework visibly.
- Spend 15 minutes negotiating Homework Expectations.
- Write down and post the Homework Expectations.
- Give your child three free passes.
- Reward a Perfect Homework Record.
- Email the teachers!
What about kids with Learning Disabilities?
Challenged Children, those with any kind of learning disability, need the exact same treatment. They need all the rules, reminders and rewards even more! Don’t let their disability fool you: expect them to perform to their 100% capacity. If we settle for less, we do them a disservice.
-From www.whyschoolsux.com