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  2. www.webmd.com › are-video-games-safe-for-childrenPlaying Video Games for Kids: Are They Safe? - WebMD

    Mar 4, 2021 · How Safe Are Video Games? Video games are relatively safe for your child to play. Despite previous research suggesting the dangers of video games, there are ways to protect your child.

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  3. kidshealth.org › en › kidsAre Video Games Bad for Me? (for Kids) | Nemours KidsHealth

    But here's the good news: Playing video games some of the time can be OK. Choose quality games, and limit screen time — which includes TV, computer, smartphone, tablet, and video game time combined — to a reasonable amount. A good game will be the right one for how old you are.

  4. www.unicef.org › parenting › child-careVideo games and children: A guide for parents - UNICEF

    Learning, creativity, connections – video games offer some amazing opportunities for children of all ages (and grown-ups). But parents can find it tricky to navigate the topic of video games with their children. What games? How much screen time? What are the risks?

  5. www.npr.org › sections › health-shotsAre video games bad for kids' mental health? The answer might ...

    May 31, 2023 · Games probably won't rot your kid's brain. But kids do need guidance in using them wisely. Here's how to help them, starting with spending some of your own time in the games your...

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  7. kidshealth.org › en › parentsKids and Video Games (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

    • Can Playing Video Games Be Good For Kids?
    • What Limits Should We Set?
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    Some games might improve kids' hand–eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Video games that require kids to move or manipulate the game through their own physical movement can get sedentary kids moving — but not as much as if they actually played outside or did sports. Other games don't have such benefits, and violent video games have been sh...

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    For kids and teens 5 to 18 years old, experts recommend that parents think about how much their child uses any media. This includes playing video games on gaming consoles, tablets, or smartphones. Using media should not take the place of getting enough sleep or being physically active. So consider setting limits to keep game-playing from interferin...

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    Online, you can check out: 1. the AAP's family media plan tool, which lets parents create a media plan for their family 2. Common Sense Media, which has information about age and content appropriateness of video games and other media If you have concerns about your kids' video game activity, talk with your doctor.

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  8. www.akronchildrens.org › kidshealth › enAre Video Games Bad for Me? – Kidshealth | Akron Children's

    Aug 26, 2022 · But here's the good news: Playing video games some of the time can be OK. Choose quality games, and limit screen time — which includes TV, computer, smartphone, tablet, and video game time combined — to a reasonable amount. A good game will be the right one for how old you are.

  9. childmind.org › article › healthy-limits-on-videoHealthy Limits on Video Games - Child Mind Institute

    Aug 15, 2024 · Kids of all ages need limits on gaming. And limits only work if you stick to them. Consequences for breaking the rules, like a ban on gaming for a period of days, should be immediate. It’s good to set video game time limits by age.