Red Flags: When Does My Child's Gaming Become A Problem?

Why do children love playing mobile and internet games? Their answer is usually "Gaming is fun!" but there are often underlying reasons to "just being fun". As parents, how do we identify the issues and help our children cope with their gaming habits?Joining our host Chong Ee Jay is Ray Chua, a senior clinical psychologist specialising in helping gamers with problematic gaming behaviours since 2009. He is also a father of two girls.An avid gamer from young, Ray is no stranger to the world of gaming. Sharing from his experiences working with children and youth, he delves into motivations that may drive them to gaming and highlights the red flags surrounding gaming. Ray also gives practical handles for parents to work with their children in regulating and meeting their needs in the real world, instead of the virtual world.---There is an ongoing battle and multiple tensions adding to the state of our children's mental health and we need to be equipped to guide them through healthy ways to manage life's challenges.In our upcoming Suicide Prevention & Mental Health webinar, learn how to:Recognise signs of anxiety, depression and mental health challengesKnow what to do in the event your child experiences a mental health crisisHave critical conversations about life and deathHear from experienced professionals about the various early intervention strategies surrounding mental health and youth suicide.Raising Future-Ready Kids: Suicide Prevention & Mental HealthSaturday, 8 October 2022 | 10AM – 12PM | Via ZoomUse early bird promo code EARLY15 to attend at $35.(Limited to the first 40 registrations, regular rate: $50)---If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

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