DiscoverTED Talks DailyHow video games can power up your parenting | Hannah Boquet
How video games can power up your parenting | Hannah Boquet

How video games can power up your parenting | Hannah Boquet

Update: 2025-09-17
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Parenting an eye-rolling teenager glued to a gaming system is not a simple feat, but what if you could turn screen time into an opportunity for connection? Hannah Boquet shares how she decided to play video games with her kids and discovered the power of esports to foster trust, communication and essential life skills. Dive deeper into how you can strengthen family bonds, support your child’s development — and maybe even be considered “cool” by your kid.

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How video games can power up your parenting | Hannah Boquet

How video games can power up your parenting | Hannah Boquet