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...
Jan 30, 2024 | Video Gaming Addiction
When coaching families struggling with a video gaming addicted child, I find that sometimes my strategies are met by parents who have great difficulty trying to establish and maintain boundaries. Opening a dialogue about gaming addiction can be met with resistance,...
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...
Dec 1, 2023 | Video Gaming Addiction
In the not-so-distant past, gaming was confined to living rooms and basements. Now, esports has evolved from a niche subculture to a global phenomenon, captivating millions of fans and attracting significant investments. But to many parents of compulsive and addicted...
Oct 28, 2023 | Video Gaming Addiction
If you’re a parent of a video gamer, you have likely taken notice of either your own or your child’s monthly bank statement or credit card tally showing in-game purchases. Some of these transactions are for smaller amounts, while others may be larger, but regardless,...
