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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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		<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>When Creativity Meets Connection: A New Tool for Calming the Neurodivergent Mind</title>
		<link>https://eyespyhealth.ca/when-creativity-meets-connection-a-new-tool-for-calming-the-neurodivergent-mind/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=when-creativity-meets-connection-a-new-tool-for-calming-the-neurodivergent-mind</link>
		
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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>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>Raising a Neurodivergent Child Unconditionally</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elaine]]></dc:creator>
		<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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		<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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		<title>Video Game Addiction in Autism and ADHD; A Nervous System Perspective</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elaine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Guest Blogger &#8211; 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 Theory offers a deeper lens into the nervous system’s role in regulating behaviour, emotion, and social engagement. Understanding this connection may shed light [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What are the Health Risks Associated with Video Gaming Addiction?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:31:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As video games have evolved from a casual pastime into a cultural phenomenon, their immersive nature and accessibility have brought both joy and challenges. While gaming offers entertainment and social connectivity, excessive gaming—classified as &#8220;video gaming addiction&#8221; or &#8220;gaming disorder&#8221; in some cases—can lead to significant mental and physical health concerns, particularly for adolescents and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Meeting the Emotional Needs of a Teenager</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elaine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I work with several families with children struggling with video gaming and screen addiction in their mid and later teen years. One of the consistent issues that comes up during our intakes, is that these young people feel unseen and unheard, and mostly misunderstood. Although parents spend a number of years guiding and directing their [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Trauma and Addiction; What I Learned at the University of Oxford</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elaine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 21:19:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, I travelled to the United Kingdom to study The Master’s Event on Mental Health and Trauma at the University of Oxford. These lectures brought together many renowned mental health experts from around the world to share their knowledge with therapists and coaches hungry for the latest information to help their clients. I [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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