GameAware

GameAware's mission is to help manage or prevent gaming disorders through rational discussions around a balanced approach to gaming. Services include parent sessions, professional development and a variety of programs to promote quality over quantity.

3 Tips for Parents:

1. Ask: what game they are playing, and if it is single or multi-player Showing you're interested in understanding their passion is a great way to connect and lower defensive wals. Let them show you a clip on YouTube to describe the game. If they play multiplayer, do they play with online friends or real life friends? 

    

2. Find out what job the gaming is doing for your child by exploring the CARED model Ask: Do you play these games to get good, explore/be creative or hang with friends? Ask: Do you play because gaming makes you feel better when life is hard? (escape) Ask: Do you feel disadvantaged in your games if you don’t spend lots of money or time leveling up your character? (over-engaging in compulsive design mechanics) 

    

3. Do they feel they have access to these needs in real life? Ask: Is it easy to get good, explore/be creative or hang with friends in real life or only by gaming

    

   More information can be found here

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