How addicted is your son or daughter to video games? Today’s guest Ian McCready is a former video game addict who understands the lure of gaming. He’s found a way to redeem his time from technology (you and your kids can too).
Listen to the Happy Home Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
This month we’re kicking out the tech! We want to keep the tech that’s helping us, but kick out the tech that’s hurting our families. On today’s episode, you’ll learn:
2:20 What’s wrong with video games?
6:36 How God spared Ian from the game
11:53 I can game while babysitting my child… right?
16:25 Getting your loved one on board with a hold on video games
21:27 What to do when time on video games competes with time with family
Ian McCready was crushing it in video games, but gaming was also crushing him. He was gaming 12-14 hours a day. Based on his own experience, he founded the nonprofit Selfctrl which focus on helping people build self control and be set free from video game addiction. His teaching has been vetted by numerous addiction specialists and marriage & family therapists. He and his wife have two kids and live in Arkansas.
Learn more about Ian McCready and the many resources available to you at Selfctrl
How did Arlene’s kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Distracted on dates with your spouse? Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the best phone for kids (and tweens) that doesn’t go on the Internet but still looks good – Gabb Wireless and use the promo code ARLENE to save!
