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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). 

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 focuses 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 https://selfctrl.com/

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. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film

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