
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.
This book investigates the criteria for identifying problematic video game usage in children and adolescents while providing a structured framework for parents to mitigate negative impacts. Dr. Nancy M. Petry, an expert in addiction, utilizes clinical research and behavioral science to distinguish between recreational gaming and addictive patterns. The text presents a practical, three-step intervention strategy designed to help families regain balance in their daily routines.
What You Will Find
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Experts recognize this work as a highly accessible resource for parents navigating the complexities of digital media consumption. Readers frequently note that the inclusion of actionable worksheets makes the clinical concepts easy to apply in a home environment.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190279494
ISBN-13:
9780190279493
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