<h1>Download</h1><p>Squids - <a href="https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/download-no-mom-i-cant-pause-a-live-game/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">get the free download here</a> print it, and give it to your parents as a reminder that YOU CAN'T PAUSE A LIVE GAME!!!!</p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><h1>Summary</h1><p>In today’s episode, I’m going to help the Squid Squad teach their parents why <strong>you cannot, in fact, pause a live game</strong>. So Squids, make sure you’ve grabbed mom or dad to listen, and make them put their phones down in the other room. Moms and dads, if you’re listening - thanks for being here - and&nbsp;buckle in because the squad has a bunch of things they want you to know.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><h1>Highlights</h1><ul><li>Why our kid fans are called Squids</li><li>Grab the free download (see below)</li><li>Explaining to parents how live games work, because they're LIVE</li><li>Using Fortnite as an example of an unpause-able MPG</li><li>Explaining Battle Royale</li><li>Helping parents imagine how it feels to be yanked out of their world - like by a Magic Claw</li><li>NOTE: Hey mom, don't be your kid's Magic Claw</li><li>Explaining loot, game rank, what AFK means</li><li>Reminder that gaming is *way* better for the brain than social media (moist dudes in basement notwithstanding)</li><li>Explaining the social aspect of MPGs</li><li>Explanation of the downloadable flowchart plus two other solutions/strategies</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><h1>DOWNLOAD</h1><p><a href="https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/download-no-mom-i-cant-pause-a-live-game/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grab a copy of the digital flowchart for parents of gamers</a>. (https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/download-no-mom-i-cant-pause-a-live-game/) It’s a literal step-by-step decision flowchart for parents to decide whether or not they should talk to you while you’re gaming.</p><ul><li>FREE – We’ll email you a black &amp; white 8.5″ x 11″ copy of the poster that you can print out at home (and leave all over the house so that your parents won't forget.</li><li><a href="https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/shop/stickers-posters/big-mamas-house-podcast-posters/poster-should-i-ask-my-squid-to-pause-a-video-game/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BUY - the full-color, glossy, lovely 11" x 17" version - maybe for Mother's Day? </a> (https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/stickers-posters/big-mamas-house-podcast-posters/poster-should-i-ask-my-squid-to-pause-a-video-game/)</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><a href="https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hire Jesse Weinberger - Internet Safety Speaker for Students</a> -(https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/who-is-the-best-internet-safety-speaker-for-schools/) to come and speak at your school or organization</p><p><br></p><h4>Find us at <a href="https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/podcast-episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BigMamasHousePodcast.com - a Podcast for Teens</a> (https://www.bigmamashousepodcast.com)</h4><p>** <a href="https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/podcast-episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Big Mama’s House Podcast - a podcast for teens</a> is written and hosted by <a href="https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/hire-internet-safety-expert-jesse-weinberger-to-speak-to-your-school-parents-teachers-or-organizations/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jesse Weinberger (Internet Safety Speaker for Schools) </a></p><br><p>Teen fans of this podcast are called squids. Together with the entire Squid Squad, this podcast for teens explores the immense amounts of pressure impacting young people including: generational disconnect, digital &amp; social media issues, tech true crime, mental health. Each episode comes with additional resources to help teens navigate difficult life circumstances. <strong>Expect to laugh along with the host and guest co-hosts while learning something new.</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>