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How Isolation Can Breed Gaming Addiction; The Rat Park Experiment
This blog was inspired by a colleague of mine, Author, Family Life Educator, and LAUNCH Podcast host, Shari Jonas. If your child spends nearly every waking hour in their room, headset on, gaming with online friends, you may feel shut out — both physically and...
When Your Child Isn’t Acting Their Age: Understanding the Emotional Impact of Gaming Addiction
Take a moment to reflect on your child’s current behavior. Are they constantly arguing, refusing chores, or falling behind in school? Are they speaking to you with disrespect, raising their voice, or using inappropriate language? Maybe they’re playing video games far...
Raising a Neurodivergent Child Unconditionally
In my work, I coach many young people who are Neurodivergent, found to have Autism, ADHD, or both, known as AudiADHD. Some of these children are at a higher risk of becoming addicted to video games. Parents of these children don't always understand how to raise them...
How to Tell if Your Child is Addicted to Video Games
"When my kid first started playing video games, it was a great way for them to unwind. It also gave me peace of mind, knowing they were staying out of trouble. At the time, it didn’t seem like a problem, they still had other activities in their life, and they only...
Video Game Addiction in Autism and ADHD; A Nervous System Perspective
Guest Blogger - Anita Allen Video gaming addiction is increasingly recognized as a growing concern, particularly among neurodivergent populations such as individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Polyvagal...
Women Changing the World Awards and Summit, April 2025
PRESS RELEASE Sharing Success Stories Last week a group of business owners from ShareYourStories.online (SYS) international community won numerous accolades at the Women Changing the World Global Awards and Summit in London,...
Parental Controls on Digital Devices – Do They Work?
Parental control software is designed to help parents manage and monitor their children's digital activities, but it comes with several downsides, and tech-savvy kids often find ways to bypass these controls. There is a false sense of security that comes with using...
What are the Health Risks Associated with Video Gaming Addiction?
As video games have evolved from a casual pastime into a cultural phenomenon, their immersive nature and accessibility have brought both joy and challenges. While gaming offers entertainment and social connectivity, excessive gaming—classified as "video gaming...
Meeting the Emotional Needs of a Teenager
I work with several families with children struggling with video gaming and screen addiction in their mid and later teen years. One of the consistent issues that comes up during our intakes, is that these young people feel unseen and unheard, and mostly misunderstood....
Digital Learning vs. Pen-and-Paper Learning: Impact in the Classroom
With the rise of technology, schools have increasingly incorporated digital tools into education. Chromebooks and iPads are commonly used in primary grades, with laptops being the preferred method in secondary schools. While digital learning offers accessibility and...
Trauma and Addiction; What I Learned at the University of Oxford
Earlier this month, I travelled to the United Kingdom to study The Master’s Event on Mental Health and Trauma at the University of Oxford. These lectures brought together many renowned mental health experts from around the world to share their knowledge with...
ADHD, Gaming Addiction, and Body Doubling; How Does It Help?
For those individuals who have ADHD, finding the motivation to begin and/or complete mundane tasks, such as chores and homework, can be an enormous struggle. And oftentimes, this person will avoid or procrastinate on these tasks while looking for something far more...