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...
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...
May 30, 2023 | Coaching, Screen Time, Video Gaming Addiction
When I am speaking with families who are struggling with a video gaming or screen addicted child, at times, I find a parent who has difficulty implementing rules and following through with consequences. These parents tell me that they don’t want to damage what appears...
Apr 30, 2023 | Video Gaming Addiction
As a screen addiction coach, I am deeply concerned about the impact that social media can have on children. In recent years, there has been growing evidence that social media companies are using children’s personal information to target them with advertisements,...
Nov 24, 2022 | Video Gaming Addiction
As a family coach, I would say that about 90% of my Disordered (Addicted) Gamers I work with also have Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). The primary characteristics of someone with ADHD are inattention, impulsivity, and for some, hyperactivity. Often...
