When your teen won't leave their room because they're stuck on a device, 'gaming' starts to look like a problem.
But pulling away from parents is what teens are wired to do.
When it comes to gaming, it's often their brain's way of finding a safe space when it feels like the world around them is on fire.
Listen to the podcast and learn:
- Why hiding away after painful experiences is a survival mechanism for teens
- Why 'gaming friends' count as real connection for them
- How to help them without shaming
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