Healthy Gaming Tips for Parents
Healthy Gaming Tips for Parents
A New E-Learning module is now available
Young people live their lives online, often playing video games. According to “Real Canadian Gamers Essential Facts 2020”:
- 90 per cent of kids and teens in Ontario play video games
- The average age of kid and teen gamers in Ontario is 12
- Kids and teens in Ontario play an average of 13.5 hours per week
Gaming can provide kids and teens with fun, learning, and development opportunities but there are also risks to their safety, mental, and physical health to consider.
COSTI Immigrant Services has a short e-learning module for parents, teachers and caregivers to understand gaming options and tips for healthy gaming. Click on the link below to access the e-learning module.
COSTI Immigrant Services | Tips for Healthy Gaming (costiannualreport.ca)
The Resources section has downloadable Information sheets in English, Korean, Mandarin, and Vietnamese on:
- Understanding Gaming
- Benefits and Risks of Gaming
- 10 Tips for Healthy Gaming
This project was funded by the Government of Ontario.