Gaming influences for children
Learn more about what motivates children and young people to play video games.
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What you’ll learn
You’ll develop a deeper understanding of young people’s digital lives, confidence in spotting warning signs, and strategies for creating safer digital spaces at home.
We’ll explore both the opportunities and risks of gaming together, ensuring you can guide your children with confidence.
Introduction to gaming
How to talk to children about gaming
Find out the most effective ways to talk to children and young people about video gaming.
Spotting the signs of gaming harm
Excessive gaming can lead to a variety of physical, psychological, and social harms. Here is a list of signs to look out for if you are concerned.
Supporting your child with gaming
‘Before You Buy’ video games checklist
Make informed decisions about game content for children and young people.
Safety controls
Our guide to help you create safer gaming environments for children and young people.
In-game purchases
Understand the multiple ways that games offer to spend money within their virtual worlds.
Ten tips for digital resilience
Our guide to fostering a safer, more positive digital life for your children.
Game guides
In this guide, we break down some of today's most popular games, explaining how they work and what you should know about each one.
Understanding gambling risk and harm
The gaming-gambling connection
Learn how gaming and gambling increasingly overlap in young people's digital lives.
Gambling, marketing and young people
Understand the various ways gambling enters young people's lives.
Recognising gambling harms in young people
Understand the signs and learn how to spot potential harms early.
Talking to young people about gambling
Learn to hold effective conversations with young people about gambling.
Types of gambling young people encounter
Understanding how young people might come into contact with gambling.