In this interview with Dr. Clifford Sussman, an expert in the field of gaming addiction, I delve into the reasons why gaming has such a hold on our kids, what worrisome behavior to look out for, and how to help kids develop a healthier relationship to gaming.

Check out this wonderful collaboration I did with Taming Gaming to create a list of the best video games (some you’ve definitely never heard of) to support healthy risk taking in our kids. You’ll be tempted to try some of these games yourself ; )

Andrew’s family had always kept an eye on the kids’ screen use when they were little, but when he was given an XBox at 12 years old, things started to change. In this interview you will hear Andrew’s account of how gaming addiction took over his life at the cost of everything else that was important to him, and how he finally found his way out.

A lot has been written about the addictive nature of Fortnite and parents are struggling to unplug their kids. The questions I field most from my clients are: Is Fortnite really addictive? Is my child too young to play it? And How do I tear my kid away without a massive tantrum? Let’s take a look…

More and more young children are playing multiplayer video games and making themselves vulnerable to online bullying, predators and identity theft. Here are some steps you can take to make sure your child is well armed and protected so they can enjoy their games safely.