See what's really happening behind the screen.
A book for parents who want to understand their child, not just control their screen time.
Dr. Ian Reed
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Understanding their favourite game is the fastest way to understand them.
Games aren't just fun — they're where children explore who they are, manage failure, build relationships, and find belonging. Every game your child loves is a window into their inner world.
The Games Children Play shows you exactly how to read that window and what to ask to open a real conversation. No gaming knowledge required.
"The book I wish I had when my daughter turned eight and disappeared into Roblox for six months."
Minecraft, Roblox, Fortnite, and 10 more. Each with the psychological patterns it surfaces and the questions to ask.
Why a single well-placed question opens more than an hour of direct conversation. How to ask, when to listen, what not to say.
A practical framework for shutdowns, resistance, and the moments that feel impossible — written from real family situations.
"Finally — a book that treats screen time as a clue rather than an enemy."
"I read it in one sitting. Then I called my daughter and asked her one question. We talked for two hours."
"Required reading for anyone working with children in the digital age."
Ian Reed
Ian has spent over 20 years working with children, families, and schools. This book began as a resource he handed out to parents at the end of sessions. It kept getting passed along.
Ian is a parent of one child. The research in this book is rooted in real family experience — not just clinical observation.
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Our Game™ is the interactive companion to the book — available now.