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Can Video Games and Other Digital Play Make Your Child a Better Student?

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Did you know that video games and other digital media, when used mindfully, are powerful tools for sharpening children’s academic performance and cognitive thinking skills?

According to Dr. Randy Kulman, Ph.D, child psychologist and author, games like Bejeweled Blitz, Triple Town and Monster Busters improve reading comprehension and fluid intelligence skills, while Angry Birds and Minecraft help improve thinking skills.

Well-rounded children need “play diets” that include physical, social and creative play. While digital media is critical to the academic and cognitive development of 21st-century children, it shouldn’t be used without supervision or as a babysitter.

Tara Frier, The Boston 100

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