Mastering Parenting in the Digital World: Navigating Kids' Online Gaming Safely
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Welcome aboard fellow parents and gamers! Sharing from our personal experiences, we promise to equip you with the tools you need to maintain a safe yet fun online gaming environment for your young ones. Our journey through the realm of online gaming has seen us grapple with the intricacies of parental controls, the management of underaged kids in chat rooms, and even hosting an epic night of 'Among Us' with friends. This episode is a treasure trove of anecdotes, experiences and practical strategies that will help you navigate this often complex landscape.
In a world where the online and offline lines blur, it’s essential to teach our children the etiquette of online gaming and self-moderation. We take you through our adventures of blocking others on social media and the nuances of differentiating internet usage between boys and girls. Ever thought of creating a private Discord for kids to use for online gaming? We discuss its advantages and much more. The episode rounds off with an emphasis on setting good practices for our digital natives, with tips on responsible gaming habits and giving them space for enjoyment. So gear up, and let's master the art of parenting in the digital world together!
Josh aka Bearded_Nova
I'm from Australia and am what you would call a father who games. I have 5 kids so not as much time to game as I used to. But I still game and stream when I can. So come join me on Twitch in chat as we chill out.
Business Inquiries: Bearded-n0va@aussiebb.com.au
Josh aka Moorph
I'm a US-based husband and father of two boys. I work full-time and have been a content creator since 2000. I'm a YouTube partner, Twitch and LiveSpace streamer who founded a content creation coaching company called Elev8d Media Group (elev8d.media). I'm a blogger, streamer, podcaster, and video-er(?).
Business Inquiries: josh@elev8d.media
Chapters
1. Concerns About Online Gaming and Streamers (00:00:00)
2. Teaching Kids Online Safety and Gaming (00:12:54)
3. Spending Time Teaching Good Practices (00:23:52)
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