Healthy Gaming Habits for Kids
From Young & Healthy by Cincinnati Children’s
October 3, 2025 · 32 min · Season 5 · Episode 108
About this episode
The episode discusses healthy gaming habits for kids, balancing screen time with real-world interactions, and the developmental benefits of gaming.
Game on! Host Bo McMillan sits down with Child Life Specialist Matt Flynn on the latest episode of the Young & Healthy Podcast to talk about video games, screen time and healthy gaming habits. They talk about the game worlds kids love and balancing them with the real world. Matt explains the difference between passive scrolling on TikTok and active video gaming. He also shares his thoughts on how electronics and games can both support and challenge childhood development. Spoiler, there are skills kids can learn from gaming that can be applied to real-life situations. Listeners will learn how to keep their kids safe in online gaming and make sure that their children are connecting instead of isolating themselves. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or gamer, this episode offers practical insights on screen time, healthy gaming habits, and childhood growth. Power up, grab a seat and dive in for an insightful conversation. Resources: To learn more about Child Life at Cincinnati Children’s, visit Child Life | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry To learn more about game ratings, visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website ESRB Ratings | Entertainment Software Rating…
People in this episode
Host: Bo McMillan
Guest: Matt Flynn
Topics covered
- healthy gaming habits
- screen time
- child development
- video games
- parenting
- education
Keywords
- gaming habits
- screen time
- child development
- video games
- online safety
- parenting tips
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cincinnati Children’s, Entertainment Software Rating Board, Common Sense Media, TechCrunch, WIRED
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