Mar 29, 2024 | Screen Time, Self-care, Video Gaming Addiction
Having a self-care practice, that includes rest, is crucial when dealing with an addicted child because it allows parents to maintain their own physical, emotional, and mental well-being amidst the challenges and stressors of supporting their child through addiction....
Feb 28, 2024 | Screen Time, Video Gaming Addiction
Parents I speak with are often bewildered as to why their child wants to play so many hours of video games. And what’s even more astounding for them to understand is why their gamer watches other gamers play online in tournaments. Many gamers also love to attend...
Dec 22, 2023 | Coaching, Screen Time, Speaking, Video Gaming Addiction
We are coming near the end of 2023, a very busy year for me in terms of speaking engagements and business travel. And an active year spent getting to know many families, mental health practitioners, and even those in the esports industry. In 2024 I am committed to a...
Jul 28, 2023 | Coaching, Screen Time, Video Gaming Addiction
In recent years, video gaming has evolved from a mere pastime to a captivating and immersive experience. For many gamers, it provides an escape from the pressures and anxieties of daily life, offering a world where they can become the heroes of their own adventures....
May 30, 2023 | Coaching, Screen Time, Video Gaming Addiction
When I am speaking with families who are struggling with a video gaming or screen addicted child, at times, I find a parent who has difficulty implementing rules and following through with consequences. These parents tell me that they don’t want to damage what appears...
Oct 27, 2021 | Screen Time
Bullying at school still exists, despite many programs and education that have been implemented on this subject. Not that long ago, a child could take solace from their perpetrator when they left the school playground and returned home to the safety and security of...
