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Parenting today is completely different than it was for our parents. A lot of the old advice just doesn't work anymore. That's why we make solutions specifically to help people navigate the digital age.
— Dr. Alok Kanojia
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What is HG Parent?
We’ve helped thousands of gamers live happier, healthier lives. Now, we’re using our expertise to help parents. Developed by Harvard-trained psychiatrist, and world leading video game addiction expert, Dr. Alok Kanojia MD, MPH, HG Parent is the only evidence-based intervention specializing in problematic technology use. We based our parent resources on the efficacy of HG programs, where we work directly with young adults on similar issues. We can help you because we know your kid. We were your kid.
Loved by industry leaders for our innovative approach
Solutions designed for parents
Our goal is to support you in managing your child's problematic technology use. Work at your own pace with Dr. K's Guide to Parenting Gamers, or work one-on-one with a certified Parent Coach.
Dr. K's Guide to Parenting Gamers
This comprehensive 12-week plan was designed to help you understand your child’s video game use. It's not about quitting video games—it's about supporting gamers.
You’ll get:
Expert curriculum designed to help parents of 13-26 year olds
6 hours of videos covering 3 modules: Understand, Communicate and Act
16 self-guided worksheets with actionable exercises
A supportive online forum of parents with similar experiences
Parent Coaching
Our certified Parent Coaches will help you build an alliance, communicate, and set boundaries with your child, and provide emotional support every step of the way.
You’ll get:
Support from a certified Parent Coach
Weekly meetings to discuss progress and setbacks
Dedicated time to practice skills and process emotions
Access to Resource Packs with tons of helpful videos by Dr. K on Parenting, Social Media, and more!
How to Raise a Healthy Gamer
A proven, tested plan to help parents define, set, and reinforce healthy boundaries around video games by Harvard-trained psychiatrist and former gaming addict Dr. Alok Kanojia.
You’ll get:
An eight-week roadmap for developing healthy gaming boundaries
Effective communication strategies for reaching your kid(s)
Explanation of the psychology and neuroscience behind your child’s gaming
Insights on addressing behavioral issues like ADHD, spectrum disorders, and substance abuse
Work through concerns around:
Lack of motivation
Boundary-setting
Tantrums or rage
Violence in video games
Excessive screen time
Family detachment
Social skills
Declining academic performance
We’ve helped thousands of people around the world live happier, healthier lives with outstanding outcomes.
14,000+
clients served across 119 countries
with an average rating of 4.8/5 stars
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What our clients think
Thanks to Dr. K, I now have a far better and more nuanced understanding of what role gaming plays in my child's life, which has allowed me to communicate about gaming with less judgment and more compassion.
Communication
New Perspective
Sarah, Parent
Honestly, this program has been life-changing for our family. We were desperately seeking help for years, but health professionals didn’t seem to acknowledge or understand the issues. I am so grateful for all of the information and help this program has provided our family.
new perspective
Suzzane & Heath
It is a very unique experience for me to learn about video games and what parents can do to help. I have learned to be more calm and to control my anxiety so that I can help my child in a more effective way.
Emotional Support
Jean
I began to realize how deeply video games affect children. I learned that there were things my son was secretly craving and wanting to fulfill in life. The resource showing the correlation between video game genres with specific personality traits and personal needs was so valuable.
New Perspective
Fiona B, Parent
I’ve learned how to manage my gaming habits and feel so much happier and more in control of my life. Dr. Kanojia really gets gamers. There’s nobody more empathetic, compassionate, and knowledgeable that I can recommend than Dr.K.
agency
Happiness
Richard W, Gamer
Healthy Gamer, with its step-by-step treatment plan, will prove to be a powerful and effective resource in the years to come. I urge all parents - as well as my colleagues treating children and adolescents - to preview this program. It will be an enjoyable ride, I promise.
New Perspective
Dr. Meena Parekh,
Pediatrician
Pediatrician
Thanks to Dr. K, I now have a far better and more nuanced understanding of what role gaming plays in my child's life, which has allowed me to communicate about gaming with less judgment and more compassion.
Communication
New Perspective
Sarah, Parent
Honestly, this program has been life-changing for our family. We were desperately seeking help for years, but health professionals didn’t seem to acknowledge or understand the issues. I am so grateful for all of the information and help this program has provided our family.
new perspective
Suzzane & Heath
It is a very unique experience for me to learn about video games and what parents can do to help. I have learned to be more calm and to control my anxiety so that I can help my child in a more effective way.
Emotional Support
Jean
I began to realize how deeply video games affect children. I learned that there were things my son was secretly craving and wanting to fulfill in life. The resource showing the correlation between video game genres with specific personality traits and personal needs was so valuable.
New Perspective
Fiona B, Parent
I’ve learned how to manage my gaming habits and feel so much happier and more in control of my life. Dr. Kanojia really gets gamers. There’s nobody more empathetic, compassionate, and knowledgeable that I can recommend than Dr.K.
agency
Happiness
Richard W, Gamer
Healthy Gamer, with its step-by-step treatment plan, will prove to be a powerful and effective resource in the years to come. I urge all parents - as well as my colleagues treating children and adolescents - to preview this program. It will be an enjoyable ride, I promise.
New Perspective
Dr. Meena Parekh,
Pediatrician
Pediatrician
Thanks to Dr. K, I now have a far better and more nuanced understanding of what role gaming plays in my child's life, which has allowed me to communicate about gaming with less judgment and more compassion.
Communication
New Perspective
Sarah, Parent
Honestly, this program has been life-changing for our family. We were desperately seeking help for years, but health professionals didn’t seem to acknowledge or understand the issues. I am so grateful for all of the information and help this program has provided our family.
new perspective
Suzzane & Heath
It is a very unique experience for me to learn about video games and what parents can do to help. I have learned to be more calm and to control my anxiety so that I can help my child in a more effective way.
Emotional Support
Jean
I began to realize how deeply video games affect children. I learned that there were things my son was secretly craving and wanting to fulfill in life. The resource showing the correlation between video game genres with specific personality traits and personal needs was so valuable.
New Perspective
Fiona B, Parent
I’ve learned how to manage my gaming habits and feel so much happier and more in control of my life. Dr. Kanojia really gets gamers. There’s nobody more empathetic, compassionate, and knowledgeable that I can recommend than Dr.K.
agency
Happiness
Richard W, Gamer
Healthy Gamer, with its step-by-step treatment plan, will prove to be a powerful and effective resource in the years to come. I urge all parents - as well as my colleagues treating children and adolescents - to preview this program. It will be an enjoyable ride, I promise.
New Perspective
Dr. Meena Parekh,
Pediatrician
Pediatrician
Thanks to Dr. K, I now have a far better and more nuanced understanding of what role gaming plays in my child's life, which has allowed me to communicate about gaming with less judgment and more compassion.
Communication
New Perspective
Sarah, Parent
Honestly, this program has been life-changing for our family. We were desperately seeking help for years, but health professionals didn’t seem to acknowledge or understand the issues. I am so grateful for all of the information and help this program has provided our family.
new perspective
Suzzane & Heath
It is a very unique experience for me to learn about video games and what parents can do to help. I have learned to be more calm and to control my anxiety so that I can help my child in a more effective way.
Emotional Support
Jean
I began to realize how deeply video games affect children. I learned that there were things my son was secretly craving and wanting to fulfill in life. The resource showing the correlation between video game genres with specific personality traits and personal needs was so valuable.
New Perspective
Fiona B, Parent
I’ve learned how to manage my gaming habits and feel so much happier and more in control of my life. Dr. Kanojia really gets gamers. There’s nobody more empathetic, compassionate, and knowledgeable that I can recommend than Dr.K.
agency
Happiness
Richard W, Gamer
Healthy Gamer, with its step-by-step treatment plan, will prove to be a powerful and effective resource in the years to come. I urge all parents - as well as my colleagues treating children and adolescents - to preview this program. It will be an enjoyable ride, I promise.
New Perspective
Dr. Meena Parekh,
Pediatrician
Pediatrician
Thanks to Dr. K, I now have a far better and more nuanced understanding of what role gaming plays in my child's life, which has allowed me to communicate about gaming with less judgment and more compassion.
Communication
New Perspective
Sarah, Parent
Honestly, this program has been life-changing for our family. We were desperately seeking help for years, but health professionals didn’t seem to acknowledge or understand the issues. I am so grateful for all of the information and help this program has provided our family.
new perspective
Suzzane & Heath
It is a very unique experience for me to learn about video games and what parents can do to help. I have learned to be more calm and to control my anxiety so that I can help my child in a more effective way.
Emotional Support
Jean
I began to realize how deeply video games affect children. I learned that there were things my son was secretly craving and wanting to fulfill in life. The resource showing the correlation between video game genres with specific personality traits and personal needs was so valuable.
New Perspective
Fiona B, Parent
I’ve learned how to manage my gaming habits and feel so much happier and more in control of my life. Dr. Kanojia really gets gamers. There’s nobody more empathetic, compassionate, and knowledgeable that I can recommend than Dr.K.
agency
Happiness
Richard W, Gamer
Healthy Gamer, with its step-by-step treatment plan, will prove to be a powerful and effective resource in the years to come. I urge all parents - as well as my colleagues treating children and adolescents - to preview this program. It will be an enjoyable ride, I promise.
New Perspective
Dr. Meena Parekh,
Pediatrician
Pediatrician
Get your family on the same team
Dr. K's Guide to Parenting Gamers
A step-by-step strategy to help you understand your gamer, and set healthy boundaries.
40+ lessons on:
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The psychology of gamers
The relationship between gaming and stress
Replacing gaming with other hobbies
1-on-1 Parent Coaching
A coaching program tailored to support parents in building an alliance with their child.
Create actionable strategies
Set healthy boundaries around gaming
Troubleshoot setbacks and resistance
Dedicate time to processing emotions
How to Raise a Healthy Gamer
A proven, tested plan to set and enforce boundaries around gaming that includes:
An eight-week roadmap
Strategies for effective communication
The psychology and neuroscience of gaming
Insights on addressing behavioral challenges
Frequently Asked Questions
How does billing work?
The Dr. K's Guide to Parenting Gamers course is paid in a one-time fee that will grant you lifetime access to the content in the plan.
For Parent Coaching, your payment method will automatically be charged before your session(s) at the rate and frequency of your chosen coaching package. Each payment is viewed as a credit that does not expire, unless a session is conducted or marked as missed. Billing will only recur until the package you signed up for is paid off—it is not an indefinitely recurring subscription and will not auto renew.
For Parent Coaching, your payment method will automatically be charged before your session(s) at the rate and frequency of your chosen coaching package. Each payment is viewed as a credit that does not expire, unless a session is conducted or marked as missed. Billing will only recur until the package you signed up for is paid off—it is not an indefinitely recurring subscription and will not auto renew.
How long will it take to go through the Dr. K's Guide to Parenting Gamers course and start seeing results?
It takes ~6 hours to go through the video curriculum. It takes 8-16 weeks of actively implementing the tactics and learnings from the course and the 16 worksheets to see results with your child.
Is there a money back guarantee for Dr. K's Guide to Parenting Gamers?
If you are unsatisfied with the course content or if you’re not seeing your child start to re-engage with the real world within 8-16 weeks of completing the program, simply message us within Teachable, and we will be happy to refund every dollar.
What happens in HG Family Coaching?
Parents/guardians meet with a HG Coach weekly for 1-on-1 sessions (50 minutes) where they will navigate feelings around their child’s internet and gaming habits and develop the skills to communicate and set effective boundaries with them.
What should I expect to gain from HG Coaching?
While every coaching experience varies, most clients gain:
- An increased sense of self-awareness
- The ability to set boundaries
- The ability to create work that is personally fulfilling
- Increased self-esteem
- Healthier personal and professional relationships
- Resiliency from setbacks
- The ability to anticipate and manage stress
What if I need to miss or reschedule a session?
HG 1-on-1 and HG Career sessions can be rescheduled or canceled with 24 hours notice. A session is considered missed with no refunds if:
- You fail to reschedule or cancel outside the 24 hour period before your next session’s start time or
- You are more than 15 minutes late
HG Groups involve coordination between many people, and thus sessions cannot be rescheduled or skipped for individual group members. Any unattended group sessions or cancellations within less than 24 hours notice of the next session: will be considered missed with no refund. Reschedule/skips are permitted if agreed upon by the whole group/coach.
What is the cancellation policy?
Trying HG Coaching is entirely risk-free. If you feel you’ve met your goals or would like to drop coaching early, we will refund 100% of sessions that you paid for but didn’t use. Your refund will be credited back to your original form of payment. Refunds take 5 - 7 business days to be processed. Past or missed sessions are nonrefundable.
About Dr. K
Alok Kanojia, MD, MPH, also known as “Dr. K,” is the world’s foremost authority on mental health for the gaming community. He is a graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine and did his psychiatric residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and McLean Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A former Harvard Medical School instructor specializing in mental health for the gaming community, he is the president and cofounder of Healthy Gamer, a mental health platform that provides content, coaching, and community resources to help young people take control of their mental health and their lives. A highly sought-after speaker and esports performance coach, he and his wife live in Texas, with their two young daughters who love video games.
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