Jul 17, 2018 | Uncategorized, Video Gaming Addiction
When I decided I wanted to become a mother it was important to me to be both committed and ready to do the work that was required to be the best parent I could be. Unlike applying for a job, no one was holding me accountable or interviewing me to see if I was a good...
Jun 26, 2018 | Video Gaming Addiction
My journey, as a parent has taken me down many paths, and from each of these experiences I take away valuable lessons. The most recent journey took me to a mental health forum in Ottawa where I bore witness to a poignant moment with my son, Jake. While Jake has...
May 11, 2018 | Uncategorized, Video Gaming Addiction
Do you ever question just how much one-on-one, in-person contact you now have in your life since the induction and growth of technology? Or have you been seduced by this age of instant gratification and ease at which we can now communicate with others, anywhere in the...
Apr 8, 2018 | Speaking, Uncategorized, Video Gaming Addiction
“You’re so brave for publishing your book and sharing your personal story.” “You’re so courageous for speaking publicly about your family’s story.” “You’re brave for your candid story-telling.” These are statements I am hearing a lot from others since I decided, over...
Mar 16, 2018 | Uncategorized, Video Gaming Addiction
Lately I have been hearing from a lot of parents who are deeply concerned about their child’s Video Gaming Addiction. They know they need to do something to support some kind of recovery process for their child, but they are also afraid of creating a more extreme...
Mar 1, 2018 | Uncategorized, Video Gaming Addiction
I was visiting my old neighbourhood recently. I had lunch with a friend and then I had a hair salon appointment to attend to. While having my colour done (yes, to cover up those grays), my hair stylist exclaims that my ears must have been ringing the week before. I...
