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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>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>ADHD, Gaming Addiction, and Body Doubling; How Does It Help?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:54:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For those individuals who have ADHD, finding the motivation to begin and/or complete mundane tasks, such as chores and homework, can be an enormous struggle. And oftentimes, this person will avoid or procrastinate on these tasks while looking for something far more appealing to engage their brain. In my line of work, that more tempting [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Thank you for all of your support</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elaine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:22:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 year of continuing to create education [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Esports &#8211; Addiction or A Passion for Much More?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:53:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 gamers, looking to become the next esports rock star, they see this industry as a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Unpacking In-Game Purchases: A Guide for Parents</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2023 15:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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, they can certainly start to add up to significant sums [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Battling Video Gaming Addiction: The Vitality of Seeking Professional Help and Support Systems</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The evolution of technology has gifted us with numerous innovative forms of entertainment, and one such medium that has gained immense popularity is video gaming. While gaming can be a source of fun, relaxation, and even social connection, it can also become a double-edged sword when indulged in excessively. Gaming addiction interferes with various aspects [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Denial of Video Gaming Addiction</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elaine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:51:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Your child is losing weight or perhaps they are gaining weight. They may be failing out or not even attending school. Your child spends hours up at night yelling and screaming at their screen, frustrated with the game that’s not going their way. Or they’re laughing and engaging in toxic, sometimes misogynistic chat rooms. Your [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The ADHD Brain and The Addicted Gamer &#8211;  Is there a link?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:14:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 children with ADHD have difficulties regulating their emotions, as well. These symptoms can put a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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