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Parents can struggle talking with their child about video games. For many, video games causes problems around school, family, personal life, and relationships. However, there can also be a lot of positives from gaming. Problem-solving, relationship building, and working towards a goal are all things games can provide. Here are some ways to have a healthy conversation with your child about video games. Learn more at www.escapingthe.com

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Online school can be hard to navigate. Learn 5 tips to improve your online school performance. Find more information at escapingthe.com

Many parents worry about how to manage screen time during this pandemic. What is the best way to handle screen use? Learn how in this video with licensed professional counselor, Jeremy Edge. Learn more at www.escaping.com Links in video: AAP pandemic recommendations - https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/AAP-Finding-Ways-to-Keep-Children-Occupied-During-These-Challenging-Times-.aspx Agonizing Over Screen Time? - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/13/parenting/manage-screen-time-coronavirus.html?smid=fb-share&fbclid=IwAR2r05Qe3LgNJSMtJTdlBeegu0ep38x6J2PFgViv_cdmvrkBDa-Wm5owBEY

Video games can cause many problems for adults. Relationships, work, and mental health can be negatively impacted by problematic and disordered gaming. Here are 6 tips to help you move from unhealthy to healthy gaming. #healthygaming #problematicgaming

Many parents wonder how long their kids should spend on screens each day. The AAP created a great tool to find how much screen time is healthy for your teen. Check out the tool here! https://www.healthychildren.org/English/media/Pages/default.aspx Learn more about Escapingthe.com at their website, www.escapingthe.com

Many gamers feel there is nothing else to do besides gaming. Here is a way to engage in fun, exciting activities based on what you enjoy about your games. For more information about Jeremy and his practice, check out www.escapingthe.com.

Social medias uses a hook model to encourage people to use their platforms. Learn about the Hook model and how to escape it in this video. Learn more about Escapingthe.com at www.escapingthe.com.

Pornography can cause many problems for people. Learn about issues with porn and how to treat it in this video!

Summer is a great time to relax, catch up on sleep, and spend time on screens. Teenagers and young adults can struggle with the transition back to school especially when they are used to spending many hours on their devices. Learn practical ways to improve school performance and healthy screen use in this video!

Teachers have a difficult task of keeping their students focused in class due to technology. YouTube, video games, and social media platforms often distract kids and teens from engaging in class. Here are a few tips to help your students stay more engaged in the classroom. #teachers #technologyinschool #balancedscreenuse

Teenagers and kids can have a hard time transitioning to school from summer especially if they play video games. If your teen plays video games, here are four tips to help your teen transition well, find balance, and create positive family dynamics this school year. For more information or to book an appointment, find us at www.escapingthe.com

Social media is difficult to navigate as a parent. When is a good time to give my teenager social media? How can they use it appropriately? How can I set them up for success balancing social media? Learn more in this video! For more information or to book an appointment with a licensed professional counselor, reach out to us at scapingthe.com/contact

From my International Gaming Disordered Certification training and work with clients, I've developed the Protective Factors Worksheet with my colleagues Jody Bechtold at The Better Institue and Dr. Anthony Bean with Geek Therapeutics.