12 July 2020: Helen speaks to an ex-video game addict, a tech journalist and a psychologist to make sense of this problem that has parents worried and seeking help for their kids. 

12 July 2020: Helen speaks to an ex-video game addict, a tech journalist and a psychologist to make sense of this problem that has parents worried and seeking help for their kids.&nbsp;

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Is Your Child A Video Game Addict?

Logan Paul has just made headlines after selling a single Pokémon card for a jaw-dropping $16 million - but could us mere mortals make similar returns? Helen finds out from industry expert Craig McKelvie.

We also meet the mum helping other parents satisfy their wanderlust - with kids in tow. We chart 12 years of Boca's sustainable impact on Dubai dining, and meet the two female restaurateurs behind a meaningful Ramadan collab.

And Ramadan Reunion has its first winners!

Logan Paul has just made headlines after selling a single Pok&eacute;mon card for a jaw-dropping $16 million - but could us mere mortals make similar returns? Helen finds out from industry expert Craig McKelvie.
We also meet the mum helping other parents satisfy their wanderlust - with kids in tow. We chart 12 years of Boca's sustainable impact on Dubai dining, and meet the two female restaurateurs behind a meaningful Ramadan collab.
And Ramadan Reunion has its first winners!

How can a Pokémon card be worth $16m?

A new book argues millennial and Gen Z workers don’t just want to be rich - they want to be free from geographical constraints as they build successful careers. Helen discovers what that looks like in real life from Nirbhay Handa, founder of Multipolitan and author of The Borderless Generation.

Plus, we find out why teachers say the key to tackling our kids’ boredom could be a board game…

A new book argues millennial and Gen Z workers don&rsquo;t just want to be rich - they want to be free from geographical constraints as they build successful careers. Helen discovers what that looks like in real life from Nirbhay Handa, founder of Multipolitan and author of The Borderless Generation.
Plus, we find out why teachers say the key to tackling our kids&rsquo; boredom could be a board game&hellip;

The reality of life without borders

You are told to work longer, build experience, climb the ladder. But what happens when that experience starts working against you? Helen talks ageism with recruitment expert Mollie Powell.

Plus, we meet the men creating community and conversation through exercise, and we talk child safeguarding changes in the UAE.

You are told to work longer, build experience, climb the ladder. But what happens when that experience starts working against you? Helen talks ageism with recruitment expert Mollie Powell.
Plus, we meet the men creating community and conversation through exercise, and we talk child safeguarding changes in the UAE.

Is Your Child A Video Game Addict?

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