Episode 19: Kids and Video Games! Joe & Olga with Ash Brandin @thegamereducator

Are you a parent of a young gamer? Ash @thegamereducator empowers parents to navigate the world of video games with insight, compassion and practical strategies.

What is it about video games that many kids love so much? Can video games make children more violent? Why do they get so grumpy after gaming and how to protect their friendships in the world of online gaming? Are video games the true play that can take care of children’s emotional health? How can we still connect with our young gamers if we don’t play ourselves? These are some of the questions @thegamereducator answers brilliantly! I guarantee you will have a deeper understanding of gaming in your family at the end of this one - I know I did.  

Follow @thegamereducator for great information on sustainable gaming and @TheCaringInstinct for more support on your parenting journey.

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Ash Brandin has been teaching middle school for 12 years and they’ve taught everything from electives to music to math to social studies. They have an education specialist degree (EdS).

Through their amazing Instagram account, @thegamereducator, Ash shares advice on how to manage screens sustainably so that they can benefit whole families. Their advice comes from their background and experience in pedagogy and education as well as growing up with video games.