Recovered Gaming Addict Shares His Story And Advice (Encore)
Parenting in the Screen Age - The Screenagers Podcast · Delaney Ruston, MD
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Show Notes
Frustrated with his obsession with video gaming, Cam Adair wrote a post about his struggles that went viral. This led to his starting a movement that has brought together thousands to work to create a balanced life at Gamequitters.com. Cam is an international speaker who shares his story about gaming addiction and offers well tested advice to youth and their parents.
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Episode Resources:
Game Quitters Parent Support Group
Additional Resources:
How to bring the Screenagers movies to your community
Time Code:
00:00 Introduction 00:38 Meet Cam Adair: From Gamer to Advocate 01:57 Cam's Personal Struggles with Gaming 06:42 Turning Point: Seeking Help and Recovery 09:48 Founding Game Quitters 11:11 Impact of COVID on Gaming Habits 13:37 Advice for Parents and Kids 22:15 Final Thoughts and Resources