HOW TO RAISE A HEALTHY GAMER. RECOVER YOUR CHILD'S MIND INSTEAD OF FIGHTING VIDEO GAMES

Does your child spend too much time playing games, and does the topic of games cause tension in your home? This book is for you! Discover effective methods to support parents in the world of video games. Understand how to help your child regain balance and passion for life outside the screen.

• Effective program: An eight-week support plan for parents.
• Healthy boundaries: Learn to set and enforce rules about gaming.
• Emotional support: Deal with your child's emotions, from irritability to aggression.
• Communication: Learn to talk to a child addicted to games.
• Meeting needs: Understand what psychological and neurobiological needs games satisfy.
• Impact on health: Find out how games affect children with ADHD, autism spectrum, depression or anxiety.

Dr. Alok Kanojia, known as "Dr. K", is a respected psychiatrist and expert in the mental health of gamers. His experience as a former avid gamer and years of working with young people have resulted in the creation of an effective support plan for parents. He worked as a lecturer at Harvard Medical School and specializes in working with young people struggling with gaming addiction and other mental challenges.

The book "How to Raise a Healthy Gamer" is a practical guide that will help you understand the world of video games and find effective ways to support your child. You will learn how to set healthy boundaries, deal with your child's emotions and communicate in a way that builds trust and understanding. You will also learn about the psychological and neurobiological aspects of gaming addiction and learn how to meet your child's needs in the real world.

Alok Kanojia is the co-founder and president of Healthy Gamer - an innovative platform supporting the mental health of gamers. It offers educational content, coaching and a space for building communities. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital in Massachusetts. He lives in Texas with his wife and two daughters, who are also avid gamers. This book is the result of his knowledge and experience, which will help you regain your child's mind and restore harmony in the family.

Edition: Agora, 2025. Number of pages: 376. Cover: paperback. Format: 210x144 mm. Pages: 376.