This group helps me find peace in the middle of chaos from the gaming addiction my adult son refuses to acknowledge and we have little control over but care deeply about his wellbeing and future.
I now have the tools to cope and renewed faith in God, even when things feel out of control. I have 50% custody and my co-parent refuses to cooperate with efforts to delay access to social media and gaming.
It just breaks my heart seeing my grandkids so obsessed with their iPads but the way I was going about trying to get them off devices was all wrong and causing more stress for everyone than my best intentions. This group has given me ways to positively influence what I can and extend love where I can't.
I'm not only a facilitator and founder of Screen Time Clinic® but deeply concerned about my adult sons as they recover from early exposure to digital media: BabyEinstein as babies, Minecraft that lead to severe gaming addiction for one, and social media early adopters. The guilt is hard to deal with not knowing better and low control in a high conflict divorce for the majority of their childhood. I wish this group was available a decade ago but I'm thrilled to be here now as a leader and fellow member.
Knowing I’m not alone has been life-changing. The guilt from my kids having access to these toxic platforms when they were too young, and seeing how they struggle as adults with their mental health, self-image, and tech-balance as a likely result of it, was eating me up inside. I feel so blessed to have a group that understands these feelings, that I can turn to for comfort. Self care and community is more important than ever these days!
I'm not only a group member and team member of Screen Time Clinic® but also a mother of 4 adult children raised in the digital age without full knowledge of the impact these games and apps had on their childhood development. Groups like these provide a much needed place for non-judgmental support, growth, and comfort.
