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A non-gamer parent's guide to kids and online gaming
My primary schooler wants some new games for the iPad, the kind where she can meet and chat with friends. "Roblox has got millions of cool games," she pleads, referring to the online game creation...
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Why the Best Parental Control Is You
Instead of flipping a switch, be the voice in their head. If your kid's online, there have probably been times when you've wanted to track everything they've texted, see their entire social media history, or...
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The potential money-pits of gaming and how to avoid them
Pay to win? Premium battle passes? Game currencies? What the…? Terminology surrounding gaming expenses is vast and confusing. How gaming companies make their money ranges from great value, to use of malicious tactics. Being informed...
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What are the WARNING SIGNS?
Gaming disorder? Problematic gaming? Internet gaming disorder? Screen addiction? Technology addiction? Whatever you want to call it, whatever you title it, it's real. I see it day in and day out. Kids staying up late...
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Kids' Video Game Obsession Isn't Really About Video Games
It's About Unmet Psychological Needs. Many parents are concerned with their child's seemingly obsessive video game play. Fortnite, the most recent gaming phenomenon, has taken the world by storm and has parents asking whether the...
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Problem gaming leading to aggression, school refusal and self-harm
Tens of thousands of Australian teenagers are gaming at pathological levels, which in extreme cases is leading to prolonged school refusal, threats of self-harm and aggression towards family members. A new study has found those...
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Young people might have a lot of fun playing online games, but parents and carers need to make sure they empower their child to make wise decisions and help them manage the risks. Numerous games can help your child become more coordinated, adept at problem-solving and multitasking, and help them develop social skills through online interaction with other players. However, it's also critical to comprehend what may go wrong and what might be harmful to your child. Carers need to play an active role in understanding and being aware of what their young person is playing online and who they are interacting with.
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