Cappetta said the process of unplugging your child and starting to get control back is not as hard as most people think. It's a process, he says, that should be done together.
"It starts with you [the parent] getting on their level and experiencing what they are playing and involved in firsthand," Cappetta said. He said the initial barrier existing between parents and their kids is that parents feel outdated and unable to understand the games their kids are playing.
"Dr. Chuck" says the solution is easy. Parents need to play or watch their kids playing their games. Cappetta says you would help your kid with their homework, why not help them with their video games?
Getting your child to take a break and pause their game should also not be presented as a punishment, Cappetta said. He suggests taking the time to at first show your young children that it's an activity you can both enjoy. Activities like taking a walk, reading a book or coloring a picture will all relax the visually stimulated mind.