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		<title>A Growing Conversation About Behavioural Addictions</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:33:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I am honoured to share that my article, &#8220;When Gaming Took Over at University: Our Family&#8217;s Story,&#8221; has been published in the latest issue of Psynopsis, the magazine of the Canadian Psychological Association. For many years, behavioural addictions received far less attention than substance addictions. Families struggling with problematic gaming, online gambling, excessive social media [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>June: A Month of Validation, Awareness, and a Growing Movement Around Gaming Addiction</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:39:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For me, the month of June has become deeply connected to the story of video gaming addiction, recovery, and the work that has become my life’s mission. Long before the world officially recognized Gaming Disorder, my family was living the reality of it. Like so many parents, I watched my bright, talented son slowly disappear [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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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 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>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>How to Tell if Your Child is Addicted to Video Games</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 17:43:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#8220;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 played a few hours [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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