Have you noticed your child feeling less motivated at work, school, social gatherings, etc...? Have you noticed your child's self-esteem and/or confidence levels drop down lately? If you answered “yes”, “maybe” or “I guess so” to any of the questions above; your child may be affected by the amount of time they are spending on Social Media.

For the plugged in Dad, technology can be a wonderful tool. It can bring you closer to the ones you love and help you create shared memories. So, here it is.

Have you ever been frustrated with your son playing too many video games? Does it lead to fights and power struggles? If so, I want you to know that you are not alone. Here are a few strategies to avoid.

If you got a smile or a laugh from the title of this post there is a good chance you have had some fights with your teenager over video games. However, there are definitely some practical things that you can do today to decrease the amount of video game related conflicts that you are experiencing in your family.

When I was a kid the cartoons and video games were always violent, but they seemed so benign. However, times have changed. Modern games are incredibly realistic, more violent than ever and they capture the imagination of our young people like nothing else. The effects of violent video games is a hotly debated issue, both among parents and researchers. In this blog post I am going to give you the highlights of the issue and most importantly provide some practical advice for you and your family. 

Are you concerned that your son’s life is way out of balance? He is spending too many hours playing video games, he is not interested in other activities, his social life is struggling and he doesn’t think it is a problem at all. his post is all about helping your son find more balance in his life, even if he doesn’t want it! There are three things…