Strengthening Family Bonds: Mama Mavel on Video Games, Empathy, and Family Connections
- Strengthening Family Bonds: Mama Mavel on Video Games, Empathy, and Family Connections Nathaniel Scheer 56:59
Velma Gentzsch, a.k.a. Mama Mabel, shares how embracing video games helped her connect with her son. Through gaming, they built resilience, improved their communication, and deepened their bond, turning challenges into opportunities for Growth and understanding.
• Connecting with kids through their interestsÂ
• The transformative power of video games in parentingÂ
• Importance of “special time” for emotional connectionÂ
• Navigating screen time and digital boundariesÂ
• Building resilience and patience through gaming experiencesÂ
• Encouraging children to express their struggles and triumphsÂ
• Discovering joy in gaming as a family activityÂ
• Recognizing the learning opportunities within failures in gamesÂ
• Emphasizing the collaborative aspects of gaming for social skillsÂ
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