In this enlightening podcast episode, I am thrilled to dive deep into the world of gaming and technology use in the home with Velma Gentzsch, founder of Mama Mavel. We explore how parents can navigate their children's interest in video games and technology, setting limits with empathy and understanding to foster a balanced and healthy home environment. 🎮💡
Together, we uncover practical strategies and compassionate approaches to help parents support their children's gaming interests while maintaining harmony and connection in the family.
🔍 In This Episode, Discover:
Insightful Discussions on Gaming and Empathy:
Learn about the principles of empathetic limit-setting in gaming. Velma shares her extensive background in hand-in-hand parenting and how understanding your child's gaming interests can transform your relationship and their self-discipline.
Real-Life Applications:
Get practical advice on incorporating empathy and understanding into your daily routine. Discover how engaging with your child in their gaming world can become a powerful tool for connection and cooperation.
Benefits of Connection and Balance:
Understand the balance between screen time and other activities. Velma discusses how to create a family environment that respects both your child's gaming interests and your family's values and routines.
Building Resilience and Social Skills:
Techniques to foster resilience and social skills through gaming. Learn how video games can be a platform for building confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities in your children.
💡 Highlights You Can't Miss:
➡️ Understanding Empathetic Limit-Setting:
Explore how empathetic limit-setting around gaming fosters trust and cooperation. Velma and Diana discuss the importance of engaging with your child's gaming interests to set respectful and effective boundaries.
➡️ Practical Tips for Managing Screen Time:
Discover actionable strategies for managing screen time in a way that feels good for your family. Learn how to balance gaming with other important activities and ensure a healthy routine.
➡️ The Power of Connection and Empathy:
Learn how empathy and connection can transform your approach to setting limits. Velma shares insights on how to stay connected with your child through their gaming interests and maintain a supportive relationship.
➡️ Creating a Balanced Family Environment:
Find out how to create an environment that encourages healthy gaming habits and overall well-being. Velma offers practical advice on using empathy and understanding to foster a balanced and connected family life.
Don’t miss this insightful episode with Velma Gentzsch. Tune in to learn how to confidently support your child's gaming interests while maintaining a healthy balance and a strong, connected relationship.
Would you like to dive deeper? Velma Gentzsch & Sonali Vongchusiri are co-hosting an upcoming live class focused on Painless Power Downs class. You get an exclusive $50 discount on this as a member of my community when you use DISCOUNT code: DAJANA at checkout. Click the link below to learn more!
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