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		<title>A Powerful Conversation on Video Gaming Addiction, Recovery, and Hope</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:55:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 time, evolve into something far more consuming. For many families, gaming gradually [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Myths of Managing Video Gaming Addiction: What Parents Need to Understand</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:24:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 extreme advice — “just unplug it” or “send them away.”  Below [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Screen Time Solutions Summit</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:04:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 felt overwhelmed… like you’re constantly negotiating, second-guessing, or [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why ADHD Can Be So Hard for Young Males—And What Actually Helps</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:27:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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, and a nervous system that doesn’t follow typical rhythms. Understanding how their brains work is the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Reclaiming Gift Giving: Creative Ideas That Don’t Involve Devices</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:44:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 Wi-Fi connection. But in the rush to upgrade, we [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>When Creativity Meets Connection: A New Tool for Calming the Neurodivergent Mind</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:15:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 seasoned entrepreneur with deep roots in the technology sector. Jay also serves on [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Filling the Void: Unraveling the Emotional Hunger of Addictive Video Gaming</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:14:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 fun escape and a world where they can become the heroes of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How Isolation Can Breed Gaming Addiction; The Rat Park Experiment</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:26:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 emotionally. They might insist they’re “fine” and that their online [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>When Your Child Isn&#8217;t Acting Their Age: Understanding the Emotional Impact of Gaming Addiction</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elaine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:19:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 longer than allowed, even late into the night, and reacting with tantrums or rage [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Raising a Neurodivergent Child Unconditionally</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:36:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;t always understand how to raise them to nurture their individuality, their challenges, and their [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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