How to Help Your Teen Overcome Gaming Addiction: Proven Strategies

In this compelling episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, host Dr. Cam interviews Cam Adair, the founder of Game Quitters and a renowned expert in gaming addiction recovery. Drawing from his own experience as a teen who once played video games for 16 hours a day, Cam shares invaluable insights that every parent needs to hear. This episode tackles the pressing concerns parents have about their teens' gaming habits and provides practical, actionable strategies to help foster a healthy relationship with gaming. 

 

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• Understanding the spectrum of gaming addiction and how it affects teens.
• Effective communication strategies to engage your teen about gaming.
• Practical tips for fostering a balanced relationship with gaming.
• The importance of family values in guiding discussions around gaming behavior.

  5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS

1. Recognize Gaming Disorder: Understand the criteria defined by the World Health Organization to identify gaming addiction.
2. Focus on Overall Functioning: Assess your teen's engagement in school, friendships, and family activities beyond just gaming hours.
3. Create Safe Communication Spaces: Have important conversations outside the home or away from gaming devices to ensure openness.
4. Educate Yourself on Games: Learn about the games your teen plays to set realistic expectations and boundaries.
5. Facilitate Smooth Transitions: Allow your teen time to decompress after gaming before switching to other activities.

 

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  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Game Quitters: A comprehensive resource for parents and teens dealing with gaming issues
• Cam Adair's TEDx Talk

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  EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Understanding Gaming Addiction 03:01 The Spectrum of Gaming Behavior 06:00 Identifying Healthy vs. Problematic Gaming 08:58 Finding Balance in Gaming 11:59 Effective Communication with Teens 15:05 Navigating Power Struggles 18:08 Buildi