Best Child OCD Expert Podcasts (2025)

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TPP 124b: Seth Perler on How Parents Can Help Their Kids Work Through Resistance 1:29:14

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Executive functioning/education coach Seth Perler explores the concept of resistance in differently-wired kids and shares strategies and tools for how parents can support their kids in learning how to face their resistance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Debbie Reber

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How Do I Overcome Performance Anxiety? The Fear Behind Performance 1:07:07

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Shelly Qualter, an expert counselor, joins Kristie and Felicia to talk everything on performance anxiety. Drawing from Shelly’s experience as an expert counselor, they break down performance anxiety as a fear-based emotion arising from uncertainty, feeling threatened, or being out of control. Some takeaways: The difference between helpful "nervous …

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357: Your Child's Meltdown Triggered Your Meltdown—Now What? 10:42

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Parenting a child who’s melting down while you’re barely holding it together yourself can feel impossible. One minute you’re calm, and the next—you’re yelling too. You didn’t mean to, but their meltdown triggered yours. You’re not alone, and it doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent. It means both of your nervous systems are overwhelmed. Let me share why…

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Understanding Your Role: What You Can and Can’t Do When Your Child Has OCD 42:23

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As parents, we want to rescue our kids from anxiety and OCD—but the truth is, some things are not within our control. And when we spend our energy trying to fix what isn’t ours to fix, we burn out, lose connection with our child, and unintentionally strengthen OCD. In this episode, I break down the critical difference between what is your role and …

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TPP 475: Dr. Tamar Chansky on Freeing Your Child from OCD 37:17

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Today we’re unpacking a topic that so many families struggle to understand—Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD—especially when it shows up in children. My guest is Dr. Tamar Chansky, a clinical psychologist and author of the newly updated and revised edition of her seminal book Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. In our convers…

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356: Why Your Child Freaks Out Over the Smallest Things 13:29

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Parenting a child who melts down over socks that “feel weird” or a sandwich cut the “wrong” way can leave you wondering what’s really going on. You try to stay calm, but inside you’re thinking, Seriously? This can’t be about the sandwich. You’re not alone—and you’re not a bad parent. The truth is, those small moments aren’t small at all when your c…

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Kate Lawler Opens Up About Menopause Struggles (fear of HRT, symptoms & marriage) 1:01:19

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Feel like you've lost yourself in menopause? Don't worry, getting back on track doesn't need to be a gruelling task. In this deeply honest conversation, broadcaster, Big Brother winner, and fellow podcaster Kate Lawler joins Dr Naomi Potter to talk about the emotional and physical toll of menopause. Kate opens up candidly about her fear of taking H…

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TPP 097b: A Masterclass in Executive Functioning with Seth Perler (Part 2 of 2) 41:09

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This week is a continuation of last week’s episode with executive functioning coach Seth Perler, which was so packed full of information (and also so long) that I had to break it up into two separate episodes, which I’m now referring to as a “masterclass” in executive functioning. In last week’s episode, Seth shared his protocol for setting up a ch…

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What Type Of Trauma Do I Have? Understanding Trauma 1:10:51

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Jon Lee LMFT, joins Kristie and Felicia to talk everything on trauma and recovery. Drawing from Jon’s specialized niche in dissociative disorders, they break down trauma as a lasting adaptation of the nervous system. Some takeaways: The difference between a traumatic event and the physiological trauma response How healing is achieved through increm…

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355: Gentle Parenting Isn’t Enough—Here’s What Kids Really Need 13:10

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Parenting a child who constantly melts down—even when you’ve tried every gentle parenting tip out there—can leave you exhausted and doubting yourself. You’re doing your best to be calm and validating, yet you still feel like you’re walking on eggshells. You’re not alone. The truth is, gentle parenting isn’t enough on its own—and understanding whyca…

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The 7 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make When Trying to Help OCD (and What to Do Instead) 38:32

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Are you trying everything to help your child’s OCD… yet nothing seems to stick? You’re not alone—and it’s not because you’re doing anything wrong. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 7 most common mistakes parents make when trying to help OCD, and more importantly, what to do instead. These mistakes are incredibly common, even among well-meaning…

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TPP 474: Debbie & Penny Williams on Navigating the Launch of Neurodivergent Young Adults (Part 1) 42:14

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Today we’re diving into one of the most tender and complex stages of parenting—launching our neurodivergent young adults into independence, or more accurately, interdependence. My guest is Penny Williams, a parenting coach for neurodiverse families and the award-winning author of four books on ADHD, including Boy Without Instructions. In this episo…

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354: Lazy or Dysregulated? What is the Truth About Unmotivated Kids 15:29

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Parenting a child who won’t even try can break your heart. You ask, you remind, you offer rewards—and still, they resist or melt down. You’re not imagining it, and you’re not failing as a parent. It’s not bad parenting—it’s a dysregulated brain. Many parents worry their child is lazy, unmotivated, or just doesn’t care about school or responsibiliti…

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Why Is My Body Changing In Menopause? Dr Naomi Potter Explains (hair, skin, weight gain) 10:12

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Feel like you've lost yourself during menopause? Dr Naomi Potter runs through the key body changes you can expect – and what can be done about them. From hair and skin shifts to muscle loss, fat redistribution, and that stubborn midlife weight gain, Naomi reveals why these changes occur (hello, hormone science). She also sheds light on what we can …

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TPP 096a: A "Masterclass" in Executive Functioning with Seth Perler (Part 1 of 2) 36:28

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Executive functioning coach Seth Perler joins me for a two-part series in which Seth shares with us the exact approach he uses with students he works with when helping them foster their fledgling executive functioning skills. In this episode, Seth shares with us his protocol for setting up a child for success in their developing executive functioni…

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Why Do People Cheat? Understanding the Psychology of Infidelity 1:03:01

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Certified sex therapist Amalia Miralrio joins Felicia and Kristie to talk everything cheating. Drawing from her psychoanalytic expertise, Amalia breaks down infidelity as an unconscious drive. She explains where it can originate from and why this inner conflict leads to a struggle for autonomy. Some takeaways: How unconscious drives work as a motiv…

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353: Why Dysregulated Kids Can’t Use Their Executive Function (and What to Do About It) 18:29

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Parenting a child who melts down over homework or seemingly simple tasks can feel overwhelming and exhausting. You’re not imagining it—the frustration, tears, and chaos aren’t bad behavior. It’s a dysregulated brain struggling to access its control center. In this episode, let me explain why dysregulated kids can’t use their executive function, wha…

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Pulling Back OCD Accommodations 41:38

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When your child struggles with OCD, it’s natural to want to ease their distress, but those well-meaning “helping” moments can actually feed OCD’s control. In this episode, Natasha breaks down how to pull back accommodations safely and effectively, without creating unnecessary conflict or fear. You’ll learn: What OCD accommodations really are and ho…

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TPP 473: A Conversation with Naomi Fisher About EMDR 38:50

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Today we’re exploring EMDR—Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—a therapeutic approach that’s been shown to be highly effective in treating trauma, including for neurodivergent individuals. My guest is Dr. Naomi Fisher, a clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma, autism, and alternative education, and an expert in EMDR. Naomi will s…

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352: Why Lyme Tests Fail: What to Do When Bloodwork Looks Clear with Dr. Bill Rawls 53:59

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Parenting a child who’s struggling with mysterious symptoms can be frightening and exhausting. You bring them to the doctor, the tests come back “normal,” and yet you know something isn’t right. You’re not imagining it—it’s real, and you’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Bill Rawls explains why Lyme disease testing often misses active infections, …

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'Mad Girl' Bryony Gordon On Thriving In Her 40s Despite OCD, Alcoholism And Hormone Sensitivity 1:03:04

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What happens when hormones collide with mental health? In this week’s episode, journalist and author Bryony Gordon joins Dr Naomi Potter to talk candidly about navigating perimenopause while managing OCD, addiction recovery, and hormone sensitivity. Bryony shares how the progesterone pill left her suicidal, why sobriety has been her superpower, and…

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TPP 342a: Dr. Devorah Heitner on Parenting Kids Who Are Growing Up in Public 55:57

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Today, we’re talking about such a pressing consideration for anyone raising a kid these days — what it means for today’s generation of kids to grow up with very public lives and coming of age in a digital world where so many aspects of their lives are online and available for public consumption, not to mention that much of their important work of i…

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Am I Just “Nice,” Or Am I A People Pleaser? Signs You’re People Pleasing 1:07:57

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Somatic trauma therapist Chloe Bean joins Felicia and Kristie to talk everything people-pleasing. Drawing from her expertise in high-functioning anxiety, Chloe breaks down people-pleasing as a learned trauma response. She explains how it can originate from a childhood need for safety and why prioritizing others leads to resentment and losing yourse…

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351: How to Calm Your Child Without Saying a Word 10:27

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Have you ever noticed that the more you explain, the more your child melts down? Parenting a child who reacts this way can leave you exhausted, frustrated, and worried. You try to reason, but instead of calming down, your child gets even more upset. In this episode, I’ll share why talking often backfires when kids are upset, and how your calm prese…

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My Child Can’t Explain Their OCD—Now What? 36:01

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When your child can’t explain their OCD, it can feel impossible to know how to help. Many kids feel embarrassed, don’t have the words, or experience OCD as a feeling instead of a clear fear. Sometimes the compulsions come first, making it even harder to put into words. In this episode, I’ll share why kids struggle to explain their OCD and what you …

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TPP 472: Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart on Transforming Conflict Into Connection with our Teens 41:53

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Today we’re talking about one of my favorite topics — what it really means to connect, collaborate, and let go of control as our kids grow into themselves as they enter the transformative teen years. My guest is Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, a pediatric psychologist and parent coach who helps overwhelmed parents raise confident, emotionally healthy kids…

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350: 3 Signs You’re Co-Regulating Right (and 2 You’re Not) 10:53

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Co-regulation is one of the most powerful tools we have to help children learn how to manage emotions, but many parents wonder: Am I even doing it right? When your own emotions feel overwhelming and your child’s emotions are spilling over, it can be hard to know if what you’re doing is helping. In this episode, I break down the signs you’re co-regu…

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An Honest Guide To HRT Options – Your HRT Guide In 20 Mins 20:21

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Enter our giveaway for a free consultation with Menopause Care: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/menopause-awareness-month-giveaway Which Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) option is best? In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter breaks down the 6 most key types of HRT — including the oral pill, gels, sprays, patches, the marina coil, and testosterone…

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TPP 356a: Supporting Healthy Digital Media Use for Neurodivergent Kids 41:43

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Many of our kids spend a LOT of time engaging on screens and with technology, and I don’t know about you, but for me it feels like this is an ever-changing, and fast-changing landscape, and one that can be hard to stay on top of. Whether we’re talking about assistive technology, videos, games, or social media, these forms of media continue to offer…

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What Does Contempt In Relationships Look Like? How To Keep Your Relationship Contempt-Free 1:03:51

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Licensed clinical social worker Kenny Levine joins Kristie and Felicia to explore the destructive power of contempt in relationships. Drawing from the Gottman method, Kenny breaks down the "Four Horsemen" of conflict, explaining how to identify warning signs like contempt and why addressing this early is a must for maintaining a healthy partnership…

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349: Are Rewards and Consequences Hurting Your Child Instead of Helping? 11:46

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Parenting a child who doesn’t respond to sticker charts, time-outs, or threats can feel defeating. You’ve tried rewards, consequences, and everything in between—and still the meltdowns, backtalk, and battles keep happening. You’re not alone. In this episode, I explain why rewards and consequences don’t land for dysregulated kids and what you can do…

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When Reassurance Becomes an OCD Compulsion: How Parents Can Respond Differently 33:46

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When your child is stuck in an endless cycle of reassurance, it can feel impossible to break free. Reassurance may bring temporary relief, but for kids with OCD it actually fuels the disorder and makes things worse in the long run. In this episode, I talk about how reassurance becomes a compulsion, why it keeps your child trapped in OCD’s cycle, an…

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TPP 471: Chris Balme on Making Middle School an Adventure Worth Savoring 32:41

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My guest today is education leader and author Chris Balme, here to talk about his brand-new book Challenge Accepted: 50 Adventures to Make Middle School Awesome. In it, Chris gives middle schoolers themselves the tools to turn the ups and downs of adolescence into an adventure filled with meaning, growth, and connection. In our conversation, Chris …

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348: Why Nervous System Co-Regulation Beats Consequences Every Time 11:56

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When a child feels overwhelmed, their autonomic nervous system kicks into a stress response. Logic shuts down, emotional regulation goes offline, and no punishment in the world can teach better behavior in that moment. That’s why we have to calm the brain first. When we do, co-regulation creates emotional resilience, nurtures healthy relationships,…

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Your Daily Nutrition Guide With Holistic Health Expert Rose Ferguson – Full Body Reset, Remove Stress, Beat Cravings 46:03

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Enter our giveaway for a free consultation with Menopause Care: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/menopause-awareness-month-giveaway This episode is your midlife health reset. Nutrition expert Rose Ferguson joins Dr Naomi Potter to share the daily eating habits and holistic health tools every woman over 40 should know. And the best part? It's not roc…

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TPP 313a: Dr. Devorah Heitner on Online Safety and Internet “Rabbit Holes” and Neurodivergent Kids 41:46

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Today is an important conversation about online communities and internet rabbit holes. And I felt pulled to tackle this topic for the show because I know that the past few years in particularly has been a time where differently wired kids have beenspending a LOT more time online and connecting with people they may not have even meant in real life a…

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TPP 470: How Can I Stay Grounded When My Child Falls Apart After School? 17:22

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In this Parent Lean In episode, Margaret Webb joins me to answer a listener's question about those tough moments when our kids are totally dysregulated—especially after long, overstimulating school days. We get into why these behaviors happen, how important it is for kids to release pent-up energy, and what it really means to co-regulate. We also t…

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What is Coregulation & Parenting? How Coregulation Helps Build The Best Child-Parent Relationships 1:02:00

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Licensed marriage and family therapist Dr. Cassidy Freitas joins Kristie and Felicia to unpack everything on co-regulation in parenting. Dr. Freitas breaks down advice like how a parent's calm presence can regulate a child's nervous system, and the crucial difference between gentle parenting and permissiveness. Some takeaways: What it means to be a…

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347: The Real Reason Transitions Are So Hard For Your Child 12:04

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Leaving the house, turning off the tablet, starting homework—why does something so small spark such big meltdowns? If you’re exhausted from what feels like Groundhog’s Day every morning, afternoon, and bedtime, you’re not alone. Here’s the truth: it’s not bad parenting—it’s a dysregulated brain. And once you understand the real reason transitions a…

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Why Your Go-To Parenting Strategies Don’t Work on OCD 35:05

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Parents often rely on their usual parenting strategies to help their child with OCD — but those same strategies can actually backfire. In this episode, I break down the most common approaches parents try and explain why they don’t work when it comes to OCD. If you’ve ever felt stuck, repeating the same things without progress, this episode will hel…

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TPP 469: Helping Neurodivergent Girls Know They’re Enough, with Kate Rope 39:42

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Today we’re talking about raising girls—what it means to help them feel strong in both body and mind, and how we as parents can nurture that confidence from an early age. My guest is Kate Rope, an award-winning journalist and the author of the new book, Strong as a Girl: Your Guide to Raising Girls Who Know, Stand Up for, and Take Care of Themselve…

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346: How to Stay Calm When Your Kid Isn’t: Co-Regulation Parenting 101 16:57

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Some days it feels like your child’s big emotions are just too much—and your own stress boils over too. You’re not failing as a parent. What’s happening is called co-dysregulation—two nervous systems stuck in survival mode together. This episode matters because when kids struggle to regulate emotions, they rely on your calming presence to learn how…

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Menopause & Testosterone: Everything You Want To Ask A Doctor (But Haven't) 13:31

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Enter our giveaway for a free consultation with Menopause Care: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/menopause-awareness-month-giveaway Testosterone: The Overlooked Hormone In Menopause Care In this week’s solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter breaks down everything you need to know about testosterone and menopause — what it is, why it matters, and whether wome…

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TPP 365a: Dr. Alok Kanojia Explains How to Raise Healthy Gamers 43:09

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Where is the line between healthy gaming and unhealthy gaming? How much gaming is too much? And when does a gaming habit evolve into gaming addiction? These are some of the questions regarding screen time that I hear from many parents, and they highlight some of the ongoing challenges families face in raising children who can be responsible tech us…