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Unplugged: A Change Is As Good As A Rest
I recently spent a week in the Caribbean at a resort. I had planned, before leaving on this trip, that I would unplug from the internet and be present in every moment of my vacation. I didn’t post a check in at the airport to let others know where I was going and I...
Jan. 2020- Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, from Digital Parenting
Here's my interview with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, from Digital Parenting, on Video Gaming Addiction, that we did connecting via Paris, France and Guelph, Ontario, CA
Video Gaming Addiction; How Coaching Can Help Struggling Parents
Top executives rely on business coaches to keep them accountable and to learn new strategies in their work. Top paid athletes have coaches to guide them through their physical and mental game. Professional singers have coaches who provide them the techniques to keep...
Video Gaming Addiction – Help for Parents
Last week Twitter sent me a notification in my online feed that my son had Tweeted something, for the first time in a while, and attached the quote of that tweet. He so rarely engages in social media postings, so I was naturally curious. Without quoting the entire...
Children Are Making Purchases Within Video Games: A Parent’s Guide To Protecting Their Finances
Lately, I have been hearing more alarming stories of parents discovering large amounts being charged to their credit card by their child, as a result of their video gaming spending. Most times these parents were unaware of the purchases and are caught off guard when...
Does Your Child’s Insatiable Need for Technology Challenge Your Parenting Values?
It’s nearing the time for kids to head back to school. Summer can be a time to let down our guard and get more relaxed with parenting. There’s many hours to fill and sometimes just letting technology babysit our children gives parents some time for themselves. For our...
Setting Up Your Adult Child for Success in Addiction Recovery
My son is now twenty-three years old. He’s been in video gaming addiction recovery now for two years. He hasn’t played a video game in twenty-five months. As his parent, I should feel complete relief. But I don’t. There is always an element of terror in the far...
Grandparents: How Can They Regulate Technology with Grandchildren?
I recently gave a talk on Video Gaming Addiction to a room of many grandfathers. I had never considered reaching out to this audience until I was approached and asked. And I’m so happy that I agreed to address them and share my family’s story. We need as many support...
Bringing Your Phone to the Table: Is this the New Normal?
Do you bring your phone with you to sit down and enjoy a meal with others? Are you checking emails and scrolling through social media while dining with family or friends? Or do you leave your phone completely out of meal time? As someone who speaks on Video Gaming...
Are Digital Screens Removing Diversity in Your Child’s Life?
I recently had an interesting conversation with a dental hygienist about some of the observations she’d made with young patients in her dental office. These sorts of talks happen often and in various places, once someone learns that I am a speaker and advocate for...
Are Playing Video Games Good for Children?
At times, it can feel like the entire population is addicted to playing video games. I must remind myself that although nine percent of the world are suffering with this addiction, ninety-one percent are playing for recreation and having no issues. As an author,...
Looking for Gifts Ideas Not Related to Video Gaming?
I am involved in an online social media group that helps support parents through some of the frustrations of living with their video gaming addicted child. These excessive gamers are mostly teenage boys and young men. Some families are still unsure as to how to broach...