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More Than a Game: What Parents Need to Know About Teens and Gambling
October 14, 2026
Brightmont Academy Speaker Series
Today’s kids and teens are exposed to gambling and gaming in many ways—from sports prediction apps and gambling-style video games to social media, streaming platforms, and activities with friends.
Watch the webinar recording to better understand gambling, gaming trends, and how they can affect youth. Sonja Mertz, Community Educator with the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling, will share how to recognize early warning signs of problematic gambling and gaming, understand how these behaviors can connect with substance use and the developing teen brain, and explore practical ways to reduce risk. Parents and caretakers will leave with simple, realistic strategies for talking with their children and supporting healthy choices around gambling and gaming.
Key Gambling and Gaming Takeaways:
- Understand current trends among youth.
- Recognize signs of problematic habits.
- Explore the connection between behavior, mental health, and risk factors.
- Identify ways to reduce potential harmful behaviors.
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