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Games are designed to be easy to keep playing, which is why the stopping point is worth deciding before you start. This guide collects practical habits for players and parents. It is general advice, not medical advice.

Decide how long before you begin

Choose a length such as 20 or 30 minutes, or a number of levels. Short rounds make this easier, so puzzle and arcade games are good choices.

Rest your eyes

A commonly recommended habit is the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something about 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Raise the screen to eye level and keep the room lit so the screen is not the only bright thing.

Sit comfortably and move

Feet flat, back supported, wrists relaxed. Stand up and stretch between games, especially after longer sessions.

Protect sleep

Finish gaming well before bedtime and keep devices out of the bedroom overnight. Exciting games make it harder to wind down.

For families

• Agree on playing times together instead of announcing them.
• Keep gaming after homework or chores, not instead of them.
• Play together sometimes. It is the best way to know what your child enjoys.

If gaming starts to crowd out sleep, school or friendships, take it seriously and talk to a doctor, counsellor or teacher.