My name is Andy Roberton and I regularly work with families finding video games a bit of a stress. Together we find ways to understand and interpret the behaviour around video games as a step towards healthier more productive relationships with this inescapable aspect of childhood (we may wish we could just lock away in a high cupboard).

While some of this work is helping children regulate their gaming and find a wider set of things to do, it also involves helping parents get a better understanding of what video games are from playing them first-hand.

Finding a game that you as an adult actually enjoy as a pastime can revolutionise your relationship with a child who loves gaming. I’m not suggesting you will enjoy Fortnite or Minecraft. You might, but it’s unlikely you’d choose that rather than Netflix and a glass of red wine in the evening.

ParentingDeb John20 April 2022gaming, videogames, play therapy, playmattersComment

Is Tech Killing Our Ability to Play?

As a mum, I was becoming increasingly frustrated trying to catch my children's attention as they became more and more absorbed on their devices. I started to feel frustrated when calling them for dinner at the top of my lungs, and no-one would respond. Or having everyone in the same room as each other in utter silence, all glued to their phones or computer screens.

Deb John20 October 2019techaddiction, playhealing, play therapy, theraplayComment

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