#DigitalParenting: Watching @GeekDadGamer Try and Talk Sense with @PiersMorgan

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Recently I highlighted a new crowdfunding project. Andy Robertson is my 'go to' person for balanced, knowledgeable insights into gaming (and children). He did the rounds of a couple of TV shows yesterday (after the news about problems with Fortnite) - and here's the recording from one of them: This was also covered by The Metro, and I like this tweet: I'm getting an aneurysm just listening to this. My parents took my games away…
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[PRESS RELEASE] New “Taming Gaming” book helps parents guide children to video game health with @GeekDadGamer #DigitalParenting #EdTech

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The other week I passed on a request for comment from Premier Radio on gaming online to Andy Robertson, who has LOADS more knowledge in this area than I do (I'm not really a big gamer, though I'm still Candy Crushing and out Pokemon'ing, I'm definitely not Fortnite'ing or any other immersive games)! Chapter 14 of Raising Children in a Digital Age had some advice, and I've done a few bits of related media, but really…
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Talking #Fortnite and other Games with @GeekDadGamer on @PremierRadio

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Yesterday, Premier asked if I would speak on the popular game Fortnite, especially in the light of the NSPCC concerns about 'inappropriate contact', and Matt Hancock's comments about its addictiveness. Business Insider gives a useful overview of why the game is so popular, and BusinessCloud talks to a games developer who stresses 'personal discipline'. I knew I could speak on this, but know that Andy Robertson could speak on it even better as this is…
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[AUDIO] Chatting about Children & Gaming @PremierRadio

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This morning was an opportunity to chat about a growing concern (but also a growing opportunity!) for many parents, especially as it's half-term for many - what are healthy habits to undertake regarding your children and their gaming devices - there's three segments for this (or listen to the whole Inspirational Breakfast programme on Premier Radio: Chatting with Bex Lewis: Chatting with Kelvin Whittaker Chatting with Leanne Bell
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[PRESS] On @PremierRadio : Children and Social Media, Gaming and Addiction

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Earlier this morning I was live on Inspirational Breakfast for Premier Radio. Listen to the show online - I come in at about 8.10am. Take the opportunity to try Guardians of Ancora. *Note that I'm currently completing a chapter on how the digital has affected those working with those dealing with abuse, addiction and difficult behaviour for a second edition of The Christian Handbook of Abuse, Addiction and Difficult Behaviour. 
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