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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>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>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>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>The Transferable Life Skills That Video Gamers Develop</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When coaching those with disordered or addictive video gaming, I come to recognize that this online activity can also foster a range of transferable life skills that are valuable in various in-person contexts. Whether it&#8217;s problem-solving, teamwork, or strategic thinking, video gamers often develop competencies that can benefit them in education, careers, and personal growth.  [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Thrill of Gaming: Exploring Why Video Gaming and Esports Competition Captivate Children and Young Adults</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elaine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 tournament esports events in large stadiums where they [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Esports &#8211; Addiction or A Passion for Much More?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elaine]]></dc:creator>
		<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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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elaine]]></dc:creator>
		<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>The Importance of Parenting with Structure, Rules, and Boundaries</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elaine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 14:44:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 to be a good relationship with their child. They are [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elaine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:42:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I’m not a gym person. I don’t like working out. I don’t have time for fitness. I don’t know what to do with all those weight machines. I’d rather play video games. These are the types of responses I often hear from my clients, my video gaming disordered teenagers and young adults whom I coach. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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