Gaming and Mental Health

Take back control of your family’s digital life without guilt or shame. In today’s hyper-connected world, our phones have become both invaluable tools and subtle disruptors of meaningful family connections. As a parent and family therapist, I’ve witnessed countless families transform their relationships by implementing a structured phone detox plan – and yours can too.
The constant notifications, endless scrolling, and digital distractions affect more than just our time; they impact our children’s developing minds, our family dynamics, and our overall well-being. Studies show that excessive screen time …

Picture a group of preschoolers working together to build an elaborate block castle, each child contributing ideas and pieces while sharing tools and encouragement. This is cooperative play at its finest – a crucial developmental milestone where children learn to work together toward common goals, share resources, and support one another’s success. Unlike parallel or solitary play, cooperative play represents a sophisticated level of social interaction where children actively engage with peers, negotiate roles, and solve problems as a team.
When children engage in cooperative play, they’re not just having fun &#…