1 hr 3 min
Breaking the Screen: Unveiling Game-Changer Strategies for Parents at Their Wits' End with Dr. Alok Kanojia The Dad Edge Podcast
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- Kids & Family
Dr. Alok Kanojia aka ‘Dr. K’ is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in modern mental health for the digital generation. He is the President and Cofounder of Healthy Gamer, a mental health platform that provides content, expert wellness coaching, and community to young people. Dr. K is known for his expertise in various areas related to mental health, particularly as they relate to psychology and spirituality.
Dr. K sheds light on the rapid evolution of video games from simple pastimes to complex, never-ending journeys that can lead to addiction. With rates of video game addiction doubling over a decade, Dr. K emphasizes the unique challenges parents face today compared to previous generations.
Dr. Alok Kanojia also touches on the social aspects of gaming, explaining how games like Fortnite create a community that becomes integral to a child's social life, making it even harder for parents to set limits. He offers a fresh perspective on parenting strategies, advocating for understanding and collaboration over strict screen time limits.
www.thedadedge.com/473
www.healthygamer.gg
www.instagram.com/healthygamer_gg
www.youtube.com/HealthyGamerGG
www.instagram.com/parentingwithdrk
Dr. Alok Kanojia aka ‘Dr. K’ is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in modern mental health for the digital generation. He is the President and Cofounder of Healthy Gamer, a mental health platform that provides content, expert wellness coaching, and community to young people. Dr. K is known for his expertise in various areas related to mental health, particularly as they relate to psychology and spirituality.
Dr. K sheds light on the rapid evolution of video games from simple pastimes to complex, never-ending journeys that can lead to addiction. With rates of video game addiction doubling over a decade, Dr. K emphasizes the unique challenges parents face today compared to previous generations.
Dr. Alok Kanojia also touches on the social aspects of gaming, explaining how games like Fortnite create a community that becomes integral to a child's social life, making it even harder for parents to set limits. He offers a fresh perspective on parenting strategies, advocating for understanding and collaboration over strict screen time limits.
www.thedadedge.com/473
www.healthygamer.gg
www.instagram.com/healthygamer_gg
www.youtube.com/HealthyGamerGG
www.instagram.com/parentingwithdrk
1 hr 3 min