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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>The Motivational Triangle for Barriers in Task Initiation</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “Just start it,” while your child sits stuck and overwhelmed, you’re not alone. For many children—especially those with ADHD—the hardest part isn’t doing the task, it’s beginning it. This isn’t about laziness or defiance; it’s about a genuine barrier in task initiation. The Motivational Triangle provides a helpful framework [&#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 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>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>When Your Child Isn&#8217;t Acting Their Age: Understanding the Emotional Impact of Gaming Addiction</title>
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		<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>Video Game Addiction in Autism and ADHD; A Nervous System Perspective</title>
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		<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>Parental Controls on Digital Devices &#8211; Do They Work?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 01:46:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parental control software is designed to help parents manage and monitor their children&#8217;s digital activities, but it comes with several downsides, and tech-savvy kids often find ways to bypass these controls.  There is a false sense of security that comes with using this software. Some parents rely too heavily on these tools, believing they fully [&#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>Digital Learning vs. Pen-and-Paper Learning: Impact in the Classroom</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elaine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[With the rise of technology, schools have increasingly incorporated digital tools into education.  Chromebooks and iPads are commonly used in primary grades, with laptops being the preferred method in secondary schools. While digital learning offers accessibility and convenience, the problem teachers encounter with students using digital devices in the classroom is the significant distraction they [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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