Find out how young people who are NEET—not in education, employment, or training—can become addicted to playing video games and how to get specialist help.
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Struggling with a loved one addicted to video games? Find articles, videos, how-to guides, and the latest research below. For a step-by-step process to reclaim your loved one from gaming, purchase our practical action guide: Reclaim.
Find out what it means to be chronically online (also known as terminally online) and discover 10 signs that you or a loved one are using technology too much.
Continue reading…Gamer rage can turn previously happy homes into a battleground. Discover what makes gamers become angry and aggressive and learn how to deal with gamer rage.
Continue reading…Find out more about digital dementia, a non-medical term used to describe the memory and concentration issues sometimes linked to screen and gaming addiction.
Continue reading…Discover 10 ways to stop enabling adult children so they can develop into independent, resilient individuals who are equipped to deal with life’s challenges.
Continue reading…Find out how to set boundaries with adult children who are living at home and gaming compulsively around communication, mutual respect, and personal space.
Continue reading…Here is a list of house rules to help families where an adult child lives at home and games incessantly to live more harmoniously together.
Continue reading…Gaming addiction is causing rising unemployment in young men, who have no time to find a job. Discover our 10 tips on what do to when an adult child won’t work.
Continue reading…Find out how to get your adult child who is gaming too much, not working, and being rude or disrespectful to move out of the family home and live independently.
Continue reading…What are the signs of too much gaming and how does video game addiction affect people with ADHD? Here are some tips for regaining a healthier game/life balance.
Continue reading…Is there a link between ADHD and video games? Discover whether playing video games causes ADHD or if gaming can help people with ADHD to manage their symptoms.
Continue reading…Do you ever feel baffled by gaming slang words and abbreviations? Familiarize yourself with some commonly used video game terms in our jargon-busting guide.
Continue reading…Find out the symptoms and causes of failure to launch syndrome, and how to help someone transition to adulthood and live independently.
Continue reading…Step-by-step instructions on how to set up Roku parental controls and other ways to keep your kids safe from harmful content on the popular streaming platform.
Continue reading…Are you physically and mentally exhausted by playing video games? You may have gaming fatigue. Find out what causes gaming fatigue and how to combat it.
Continue reading…Gaming burnout is a real problem and many players worldwide are struggling. Discover the causes and symptoms of gaming burnout and how to overcome it.
Continue reading…Many popular anime words are confusing for parents because they are inspired by Japanese culture. Discover what they mean in our A-Z list of common anime terms.
Continue reading…Snapchat slang and acronyms explained – a guide to help parents understand the popular terms that teens are posting on Snapchat including PU, SB, MK and ISTG.
Continue reading…A handy guide to Instagram slang, abbreviations and hashtags to help parents make sense of what teens are posting on the popular social media platform.
Continue reading…How can parents keep track of the most dangerous apps for kids? Our new guide helps navigate the minefield so parents can keep their children safer online.
Continue reading…Understanding Roblox slang can be hard for parents trying to keep their kids safe. Here is a round-up of the latest Roblox words and acronyms.
Continue reading…Discover the number of gamers worldwide whose deaths have been linked to playing video games and find out whether video game addiction had a part to play.
Continue reading…Easy-to-follow instructions on how to set up Reddit parental controls and other ways to help your child stay safe on Reddit, the social sharing platform
Continue reading…Are video games a hobby that is worthwhile or a waste of time? Discover the benefits and risks of gaming, and replacement hobby ideas for a healthier balance.
Continue reading…We identified 9 types of gamers – from recreational and social gamers to problematic and disordered players. Discover which type of gamer you are.
Continue reading…Gaming affects the brain in positive and negative ways so here’s exactly what science says and also how to reverse effects.
Continue reading…Gaming can teach you skills to achieve real-life goals, but what if you play too much? Do video games make you feel lazy and demotivated?
Continue reading…A comprehensive guide to TikTok slang. Discover meanings behind common phrases, abbreviations and emojis for parents.
Continue reading…Discover how gaming can positively and negatively affect learning and academic success at college. Learn how to help your student gamer develop healthy gaming habits.
Continue reading…We have decoded some of the most popular slang words, phrases and acronyms used by young people, to help parents better communicate and engage with teens.
Continue reading…Do video games relieve stress, or do they make it worse? Find out the best games to help reduce stress and ways to manage stress that don’t involve gaming.
Continue reading…Video games can make you smarter including by boosting your intelligence but beware of the potential risks.
Continue reading…Ideas for the best screen-free activities to help you and your loved one’s develop healthy screen time habits.
Continue reading…If binge-watching online videos is taking over your life, you may be addicted to YouTube. Discover the common warning signs and strategies to break the habit.
Continue reading…Are you sleep deprived from gaming at night? Find out how to fix your sleep schedule if your unhealthy sleep habits are having a negative impact on your life.
Continue reading…Find out more about the benefits and risks of gaming, and how to keep video gameplay a healthy habit for kids, teens and adults.
Continue reading…Are you looking for summer hobbies, activities and interests to entertain your child? Here are 60 ideas to entice them away from video games and screen time.
Continue reading…Read these real-life video game addiction stories from a husband whose wife is a gaming addict and a wife who can’t stop playing despite negative consequences.
Continue reading…Find out more about the stages of change process (also known as the transtheoretical model) which can be followed to successfully overcome video game addiction.
Continue reading…Do video games cause violence or is it a combination of factors? We look at video game-induced aggression and give tips on how to manage problematic behaviors.
Continue reading…What are the social effects of playing video games? Find out about the positive and negative impacts that gaming can have on social skills.
Continue reading…Screen usage is rising and some children are being impacted negatively. We offer practical strategies to reduce your child’s screen time and keep them on the right track.
Continue reading…Learn more about what parasocial relationships are, how and why they develop, and how you can stop them.
Continue reading…Video gaming along with lack of motivation are some of the most common concerns that parents have with their children. Here we will explain it and we’ll show you how to cope with it.
Continue reading…Learn more about video games and depression in this article where we analyze the link between video games and depression.
Continue reading…Do video games cause anxiety, or are games simply a way to escape from stress and feelings of anxiety? Learn more in this article.
Continue reading…Video games and mental health is a widely discussed topic. In this article, we take a closer look at how gaming affects your mental health.
Continue reading…What is Roblox and how does it work? In this article, we explain everything you need to know about Roblox and how to make it safe for your child.
Continue reading…Is Roblox safe for kids? That’s a question many parents are asking, and we’re answering it in this article.
Continue reading…Gaming can be a problem for some people. Here is a list of the most common video game addiction withdrawal symptoms.
Continue reading…There are over 3 billion gamers worldwide and growing every year. But, with so many hours spent playing video games, people wonder, is gaming a waste of time?
Continue reading…Practical tips for parents on gaming and screen time guidelines to prepare your family for a successful academic year.
Continue reading…Modern video games include the opportunity to spend money on in-app purchases, microtransactions and loot boxes. Although this can be a way for kids to learn money management skills, it can also go overboard. To prevent spending problems in gaming or curb them if they have become excessive, we have put together this article to help you and your family.
Continue reading…Gaming, like anything in the world, has its advantages and disadvantages. Read about the pros and cons of video games in this article.
Continue reading…There are positive effects of video games when played in moderation. Here is a common list of benefits of gaming.
Continue reading…The rise in the popularity of video games has led to a significant increase in people experiencing the negative effects of video games.
Continue reading…Our screen time guidelines by age will equip you to manage screen time use in your family and keep a balance in this tech centric world.
Continue reading…Video game addiction is a growing problem in modern society. While some people are not aware of it, others call video games “the new drug.” In 2019, the World Health Organization recognized “Gaming Disorder” as a mental health condition. It will be officially added to the International Classification of Diseases, ICD-11, in 2022. Unfortunately, video […]
Continue reading…When a child is struggling to regulate the time they dedicate to playing video games, a caregiver needs to step in and try to help the child control their problematic obsession. This role can cause enormous stressors for the parent or caregiver.
Continue reading…Your kids can’t seem to put their phone away? They’ve broken some rules? Easiest solution? Just take it away. Best solution? Maybe not. The newest study from Common Sense Media, suggests taking teen’s phones away as a method to control use or as a consequence for breaking rules may in fact not be such a […]
Continue reading…People of all ages play video games for many different reasons. Video games serve a purpose and everyone plays for a reason. Identifying your motivation to play can be helpful to maintain moderation or shift your desire to other activities.
Continue reading…Valorant is the highly anticipated first-person shooter game being released by Riot Games. Here is what we know about the game so far.
Continue reading…ADHD affects millions of families all over the world. In fact, 1 in 10 children between 5-17 years old gets diagnosed with the condition. It leaves parents struggling, not fully understanding how to cope with the disorder, especially because so little has been known about it for so long. Fortunately, we know a lot more […]
Continue reading…The COVID19 coronavirus outbreak in 2020 has led to significant increases in gaming and technology use across the globe. Schools are being cancelled, kids are returning home, and you still need to work. You already felt overwhelmed and now even more so… So how do you navigate screen time and gaming when your kids are […]
Continue reading…Gamers are no longer people who only play video games, and they spend just as much time, if not more, watching other gamers play on websites like Twitch and YouTube. This speaks not only to the underlying reasons why people love video games, but how they are managing to turn their passion into a legitimate career.
Continue reading…The hallmark of addiction is the inability to keep everything back under control.
In my quest to get control of my addictions, I did a lot of soul searching.
I had to learn about the underlying causes of addiction. I had to figure out why I couldn’t control my drinking or why I needed to visit a pornography site every time I sat at my computer. What I learned not only helped me get control of my situation, but it also helped me better understand and help other addicts.
Addiction is a complex disease. No matter what you’re addicted to and what the outcome of it is, addiction is rooted in something deeper.
Continue reading…Last week, Kyle Giersdorf AKA Bugha won a record-breaking $3 million in the Fortnite World Cup.
It wasn’t without its issues, as Kyle’s parents have stated they tried to take his games away from him because he was playing too much. Sounds like a familiar story, right?
Now, how many kids out there are going to be telling their parents that they want to become the next Fortnite world champion? How many are going to use it as an excuse to justify their excessive gaming?
Esports undoubtedly has its positives, and at Game Quitters we’re not against it at all. However, there is definitely an ugly side to the sport.
Continue reading…GTA Online recently added a casino for their players, exposing millions of players (and kids) to gambling. In this article we detail the problems this causes and why simulated gambling should be under greater scrutiny of gambling laws.
Discord has over 250 million users and a lot of them are teenage gamers.
In this Discord app review, we’ll discuss what Discord is, why it’s so popular amongst gamers, and how you can keep the app safe.
Continue reading…Video game addiction is on the rise as families wrestle to regain control. But is this just an excuse for bad parenting? Who’s to blame?
Continue reading…For me, Reddit was almost worse than being addicted to video games. I’d spend hours scrolling through the front page looking at memes, gifs, reading countless life pro tips, and even watching porn.
The sooner you can address the reasons why you’re starting to browse Reddit, the sooner you can start developing more healthy habits. It’s something that will benefit in the future far more than you realize. Here’s our step-by-step guide to stop wasting time on Reddit.
Continue reading…The digital age has changed parenting, and today over 83% of teenagers play video games. So how do you raise successful kids?
We interviewed Jordan Shapiro, PhD and author of The New Childhood.
Continue reading…I knew I had a problem with social media when I found myself always on my phone. All because I got a constant dopamine hit from it.
Even though my work depends on social media, I decided to do a 9 day social media detox. Here are the lessons I learned.
Continue reading…Before addictive games like Fortnite and Apex Legends, we had PlayerUnknowns Battleground. After its release in 2017 PUBG quickly became by far, the most popular game in the world. Two years later and it still remains a powerhouse in the gaming world.
The game isn’t showing any signs of losing its player base, and PUBG addiction is as widespread now as it has ever been.
Continue reading…Google announced its new games streaming service, Google Stadia, which is set to launch later this year. Stadia will allow users to play their favourite games with little more than an internet connection and a controller. They believe it will be the future of gaming. So as a parent what should you know about it to keep gaming safe?
Continue reading…PUBG addiction is almost an epidemic in India. With 222 million active gamers worldwide, India is one of the top five mobile gaming markets in the world, and the government has had to step in to try and turn PUBG addiction around, instituting bans and even arresting gamers who continue to play. Here’s the latest on what’s been happening in India.
Continue reading…Prince Harry wants to ban Fortnite. Fortnite is (still) the hottest game in the world. It has over 250 million players, and in 2018 earned over $2.4 billion dollars in revenue. Yet it’s tearing some families apart with video game addiction issues. Should we ban it?
Continue reading…The idea of deleting your Steam account permanently would terrify most people. Given how much money is usually spent acquiring a huge array of games – 98% of which you’d never play – it’s not surprising. But, what if you’ve decided that enough is enough. Here are the exact steps you need to take to permanently delete your Steam account.
Continue reading…Apex Legends is the latest video game sensation with over 50 million players signed-up in the first two weeks since its release. But it’s causing parents major problems at home. Here’s how you overcome Apex Legends addiction.
Continue reading…Video game addiction is a real mental health condition affecting millions of people around the world. What are the warning signs and symptoms of addiction? What are the causes and effects? What treatment options are available?
Continue reading…Fortnite is the hottest game in the world. It’s a viral teenage obsession with over 125 million players worldwide. But it’s causing parents major problems at home. Here’s how you overcome Fortnite addiction.
Continue reading…Are you exhausted from arguments about your teen or young adult’s gaming use? Have you ever asked them to come for dinner… only to hear “one more minute!?” We all know what happens next.
One minute turns into two, and then ten, and then twenty, and now your simple request for them to join the family for dinner has turned into a full blown fight.
You’re tired of nagging them to do basic things, of having simple requests turn into an all-out war. They are a teenager, and you have become a babysitter. If you’ve experienced any of the above, then this article is for you.
Continue reading…Proliferations of gambling opportunities and their increased promotion have engrossed numerous young players across the globe. The driving force behind these trends is online technology and almost universal access to the internet.
It has made gambling more approachable and an offers on-demand and immersive experience. This novelty digital environment engulfs young minds and makes them susceptible to developing a serious gambling problem/addiction. The effect on social and emotional life can be devastating and spill over into all other areas.
Continue reading…Children who have better impulse control and the ability to manage stress tend to make better choices; they are also more liked, more integrated in their communities, and are at lower risk of struggling with issues like depression or substance abuse later in their adult lives.
A thorough approach to anything that helps your child’s early development is crucial for their wellbeing. There are myriads of different methods and approaches out there for the curious or concerned to explore, but what about the essentials? Read today’s interview with Dr. Denise MD to learn more.
Continue reading…Recently I sat down for dinner in Adelaide with a group of 15 parents and the conversation was enlightening for me in particular, because there was a consistent theme that kept coming up throughout the night: their desire as parents to ensure their kids did not fail.
To avoid that, they were taking care of every obstacle in the way of their child’s success. They were cooking for them, doing their laundry, and paying their bills. But was this truly helping their children succeed?
Continue reading…The memories are painful to revisit. They all came rushing back, however, as I read an op-ed piece in last Sunday’s New York Times entitled, as if the matter has been settled once and for all, “Video Games Are Not Addictive.”
Well, Christopher Ferguson and Patrick Markey, I beg to differ. I can assure you, my son Jack would differ, too. “Is video game addiction a real thing?” the two of you ask at the outset. Yes, guys, it most definitely is.
Continue reading…Seeing Through the Cracks is a story about how Jake learned to reach out and accept help as an adult child from his mother. But he learned it the hard way.
Continue reading…When you love someone who is a gaming addict it can be difficult to relate to the situation — especially if you’re not a gamer yourself — and it’s common to find yourself confused about what to do. Do you confront them? Do you hope it’s just a phase that will pass?
This experience is stressful as you struggle to understand what’s going on with the person you love, but the stakes are high and you may feel a sense of urgency to figure out a solution. To make matters worse, as your stress increases so does the tension and miscommunication is bound to happen, working against your intervention efforts.
Continue reading…You may not know it yet, but the type of game children play gives many clues as to what their interests are and how they are inspired to engage in the world. Each game genre brings with it a different experience and will provide insight into what they are interested in and motivated by.
Continue reading…If you want to break through to your son or daughter when it comes to their gaming behavior then the importance of building greater rapport, especially around gaming, cannot be understated. By understanding and being able to speak in the same gaming lingo as your child, he or she will feel less judgment and separation, creating an opportunity to get connected and influence a shift in their behavior.
Continue reading…You just don’t get it. What is it with these video games? You feel frustrated and don’t understand why they play these silly games. You feel overwhelmed because, although you try, it seems like no matter what you do, your child simply wants to keep playing more and more. What has happened to your son or daughter? Why are they so drawn to these video games?
Continue reading…The question every parent is asking themselves these days: Are my kids really addicted to video games? It’s an important question to ask and one you’re concerned about as you’ve noticed your child glued to the computer screen, no longer interested in other activities and increasingly difficult to interact with.
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