A former gamer and Harvard-trained psychiatrist presents a proven plan for parents to establish and maintain healthy boundaries around video games, addressing the challenge of gaming addiction in children. With the rapid evolution of technology, many parents struggle to navigate family rules regarding gaming, lacking a clear model for guidance. Dr. Alok Kanojia, known as “Dr. K,” draws on his expertise in video game psychology and personal experience overcoming gaming habits to offer practical solutions. This resource provides parents with a new skill set for engaging with gaming culture and includes the latest research from neuroscience and psychology. It features an eight-week roadmap for setting and troubleshooting gaming boundaries, strategies for managing irritability or rudeness in children, and communication techniques for addressing serious gaming issues. Additionally, it explores the psychological and neuroscientific reasons behind children's attraction to video games and suggests ways to help them fulfill these needs in real life. The book also offers insights for managing behavioral challenges related to ADHD, spectrum disorders, and substance abuse. Whether aiming to foster a healthy relationship with technology or reduce excessive gaming, this guide equips parents to understand, communicate with, and empower their gaming enthusiasts.
