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Video game addiction is gradually becoming a more serious problem in our society. With recent games, such as Flappy Bird and Candy Crush, people are not only spending more time playing these games, but wasting money on them as well. In extreme cases, this addiction has led to serious family and social conflict. This guide will outline a fast and efficient method to help you free yourself from video game addiction.
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3) Gaming Addiction: Online Addiction: Internet Addiction: How To Overcome Video Game, Internet, And
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Are you addicted to playing digital games?
Whether you want to (1) reclaim your life, (2) help a friend who is addicted to gaming, or (3) just understand the dangers of online gaming, this audiobook will teach you everything you need to know.
Every addiction has its consequences.
There are negative consequences to a gaming addiction. This audiobook will help you fully comprehend the dangers and learn how to help yourself or others break out of...
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How many hours have you spent playing? Do you know how many times you stayed up late to finish a level? What is the sum of money you have invested in games, consoles, equipment? Most people will not be able to answer any of these questions accurately. It is likely, in fact, that those inquiries have never been raised.When this happens in the most thriving digital industry of the moment, such as the video games one is, the reasons for such ignorance...
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Zeb's fifth-grade existence of secret video game playing is in danger of becoming exposed with every passing day. He's obsessed with his video games and he'll do anything he can to hide his secret life. When the inevitable happens, Zeb is forced to figure out how to reprogram his life with the help of his parents who have struggles of their own. Will they find their way back to God, and to a life of purpose?
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Herbert's wormhole volume 2
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IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 6
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Herbert and Alex, along with their mutual crush, Sammi, travel back and forthvia a virtual wormhole, in this smart-alecky, inventive, wry, and very visualcreation featuring short chapters and pictures on every page. 5 1/2 x8 1/4.
When almost-sixth-grader Alex, a video game fanatic, is forced on a "playdate" with his neighbor Herbert, an inventor, the two travel to the twenty-second century and face off against aliens, who are not as beneficent as...
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Since her dad started going out with Samantha, young Cat and her feisty cat, Sushi, have had plenty of time to entertain themselves. But with Samantha comes her video game-addicted son, Virgil. Now, Virgil, Cat, and her cat must choose between banding together to fight against boredom or compete for the run of the house. Just when things are finally going smoothly, the clan takes a Euro trip that the continent might not be fully prepared for!
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When kids start going on TV binges or devouring fistfuls of cookies, it's easy to say, "They'll grow out of it." More likely, they're acquiring bad habits that could lead to childhood obesity and chronic adult diseases, from diabetes and depression to heart trouble and osteoporosis. But by making simple changes now, you can help your children avoid these problems later. Good Kids, Bad Habits supplies the tools you need, starting with the unique RealAge®...
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"But Mom, it's just a game."
Meet Jasper! A young boy who is totally absorbed with playing video games...
"With my game controller in my hands, I'm the boss of my whole world!
I can be who I want and do as I please. I can get the highest score.
I get all the chances that I need. If I make a mistake, it's ok.
Everyone thinks I'm 'it on a stick!' And the bad stuff all goes away."
Video game addiction is on the rise, but it can be prevented. This...
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Teens 101 volume 1
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You can become addicted to just about anything. It becomes a serious problem when it takes you away from the things you normally do. Some people have a predisposition to addiction and Will story shows that anyone can fall dangerously into addiction. It started with video games addiction, which was the beginning of the slippery slope that almost cost him his life. As a child, he dreamed of becoming a professional baseball play. He could never imagine...
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Addiction can be a challenging and overwhelming issue for individuals who struggle with it. It can take many different forms, from smoking and substance abuse to video game addiction and binge-watching. The constant urge to engage in these behaviors can leave individuals feeling helpless and out of control.In this book about addictions, you will discover a wealth of information about the nature of addiction, including its causes, effects, and treatment...
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Feeling broken? Left unheard? Struggling to get back up on your feet? You're not alone.
In this book, teenager Samantha de Senna Fernandes gives courage to those of her kind, opens their eyes, and speaks certain truths that not many people her age have known before. She sheds light on how to build a consistent relationship with family, warns us about the fragility of health, and explains the nature of attracting friends who are meant for you, while...
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Do you feel like procrastination is sabotaging your dreams? Are you tired of fighting a losing battle against your bad habits? Wish you could get off the couch and take that all-important first step?
Nicknamed "Mr. Consistency" by his friends, author and professional coach Michal Stawicki has been where you are. After battling his video game addiction to become a successful entrepreneur, he's here to show you the simplest path to creating the lifestyle...
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Get science-based answers to your most pressing questions about your kids and the media in this pioneering audio series. Douglas A. Gentile—a parent, preeminent child psychologist, and award-winning professor—teaches you practical strategies for wiser media habits.
In 23 engaging lectures, Dr. Gentile gives you the knowledge you need to foster healthy brain and social development, helping your children become calmer, happier, and more sociable....
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TECH-OLOGY A Digitally New Way to Raise Happy Kids demystifies the digital era for parents, illuminating the science, culture, and psychological implications for your children.
Through a series of self-discovery and detailed action plans, Dr. Rumaldo, a licensed clinical psychologist, guides you towards addressing many of your digital concerns.
You will achieve what she terms 'digital biculturalism.' A way to effectively communicate and parent your...
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A Spiritual Path to Responsible Use of Digital Gaming
An effective solution to the challenge of Digital Gaming Addiction (aka Video Game Addiction) based on the rich and successful tradition of the Twelve Steps.
Addiction to Digital Gaming is a troubling phenomenon that has burst upon society with alarming speed. Many people crave the use of Digital Games in a strikingly similar way to any other addict. The World Health Organization has now made...
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Jon has been kicked out of college.
He spends his days playing video games and his nights delivering pizzas, with no motivation to develop a sustainable plan for the future. Recognizing this, Jon's girlfriend decides that she doesn't want to be stuck with a video game-addicted pizza delivery man for the rest of her life. So, she tells him to get his act together, or she will have to end their relationship. Jon feels like a total failure.
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Overweight? Alone? Out of money?
Do you begin every year with a New Year's resolution only to give up after a few weeks or months? Do you constantly begin a new exercise regime, new diet, or new financial plan only to decide you're too weak-willed to keep it up? If this is you, you're not alone. Up to 96% of people fail to achieve their goals. But it's so hard to form those new habits. You know you should eat better, save some money, and make time...
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"Winner of the 2013 Sharon Stephens First Book Prize, American Ethnological Society" "Honorable Mention for the 2013 Gregory Bateson Prize, The Society for Cultural Anthropology" "The Atlantic Editors' "The Best Book I Read This Year" for 2013, chosen by senior editor Alexis C. Madrigal" Natasha Dow Schüll is associate professor in the Program in Science, Technology, and Society at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
An anthropologist looks...