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A Powerful Conversation on Video Gaming Addiction, Recovery, and Hope
For any parent who has ever wondered whether their young adult’s gaming has crossed a line—and what can be done to help—this podcast episode offers an important and eye-opening perspective. What often begins as a harmless and even socially accepted activity can, over...
The Myths of Managing Video Gaming Addiction: What Parents Need to Understand
Once families accept that problematic gaming may be more than “just a phase,” the next question is almost always: What do we do now? Unfortunately, the management of gaming addiction is surrounded by as many myths as the condition itself. Parents are often given...
The Screen Time Solutions Summit
Let’s be honest: Tech is everywhere. And for many families, that means stress is everywhere, too. Screens aren’t just in our homes. They’re in our schools, in our kids’ pockets, and in the moments that used to be filled with conversation, rest, or play. If you’ve ever...
Why ADHD Can Be So Hard for Young Males—And What Actually Helps
Many young males with ADHD grow up being told they are impulsive, unmotivated, lazy, or “not thinking things through.” What’s often missed is that their brains are operating from a fundamentally different starting point—one shaped by uncertainty, delayed regulation,...
Reclaiming Gift Giving: Creative Ideas That Don’t Involve Devices
The holiday season is upon us, and many parents are looking for children’s gifts that can create more time offline, and perhaps even provide more family time. Gift-giving has slowly shifted into a world where every present seems to require a charger, an app, or a...
When Creativity Meets Connection: A New Tool for Calming the Neurodivergent Mind
One never knows where a conversation might lead, but I’ve learned that staying open to connection often brings unexpected gifts — insights, collaborations, and resources that can truly change lives. Recently, one of those conversations led me to meet Jay Goth, a...
Filling the Void: Unraveling the Emotional Hunger of Addictive Video Gaming
Video gaming has evolved from a mere pastime to a captivating and immersive experience. Globally, there are presently 3.32 billion gamers. That’s just over forty percent of the world population immersed in the virtual world through video games. For many, games offer a...
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...