Leveling Up: Families Navigating Kids, Games, and Online Play

Gaming is no longer just entertainment, it's a multibillion-dollar social ecosystem. And for many kids, it's a primary community and even a career path. In this session, we'll break down what modern gaming actually looks like, from in-game chats to microtransactions and livestream play, as well as the psychological design behind "endless play." We'll move beyond the old screen-time debate to share practical strategies for setting boundaries, managing in-game spending, and saying connected to your kid's digital world so you can support smart choices without shutting the game down.