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Pause and reset, a parent's guide to preventing and overcoming problems with gaming, Nancy M. Petry, Ph.D

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-200) and index

index present

non fiction

Pause and reset

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Nancy M. Petry, Ph.D

a parent's guide to preventing and overcoming problems with gaming

Over 90% of children and adolescents play electronic or computerized games, and 25% play for three hours a day or even longer. Although some degree of video game playing is normal, excessive playing can negatively impact schoolwork, kids' social lives, and even their health. Pause and Reset is aimed at parents concerned about the role of gaming in their children's lives. In this informative, reader-friendly book, addiction expert Dr. Nancy Petry sheds light on what constitutes problematic video gaming and what does not, how to determine whether a child, adolescent or young adult may be "addicted" to gaming or developing problems with it, and when to seek professional help. Setting this book apart from others on the subject, the author also provides accessible explanations of the latest science behind how gaming addiction impacts children, adolescents, and families; she also explores the question of whether gaming may have positive effects in certain situations. Finally, Dr. Petry offers three simple, easy-to-implement steps parents can take to reduce and reverse the harmful effects of gaming: Record, Replace, and Reward. Pause and Reset also provides exercises and worksheets to support parents' efforts to help their kids

Section 1. Background and research. What defines gaming problems, and how common are they? -- How can I check for Internet gaming disorder in my child? -- Are some kids more likely to develop Internet gaming disorder? Understanding risk factors -- Can Gaming be good for my child? -- Section 2. Intervention. Should I not worry about my child's gaming, or is it time to get professional help? -- Gaming, communication, and your child -- Step 1: Record: how to monitor and set limits on gaming -- Step 2: Replace: finding healthy recreational activities -- Step 3: Reward: positive reinforcement for nongaming -- Extreme cases: what to do if nothing seems to work, or if your child needs a complete ban from gaming -- Moving forward and setting realistic long-term expectations