BONUS: Fortnite Explained, with Keith Stuart

The Scummy Mummies Podcast

Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn

Kids & Family, Self-improvement, Parenting, Education

4.8 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 19 November 2024

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

How do we keep children safe when they're playing games online? What's the best way to manage screentime? What is Fortnite, why is it so popular, and what age should kids be allowed to start playing it? Helping us answer all these questions is the awesome author and video games journalist, Keith Stuart!

This special episode is sponsored by Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite. We talk about some of the positive aspects of gaming, including why games can be a lifeline for neurodivergent children. We also offer some tips for parents for getting involved in their kids’ gaming and avoiding arguments about screentime, or at least reducing them.

Then it's time for a chat about Fortnite specifically - we explain how it all works, and take a look at the wide range of experiences on offer within the game, such as LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and thousands more. We also discuss Epic’s approach to safety and some of the parental controls available for you to use.

There's also a bit of book chat - Keith is now writing his fifth novel, and we find out about his writing routine. His latest book, Love is a Curse, is out now.

Do have a look at the websites we recommend - askaboutgames.com and familygamingdatabase.com. Check out Epic’s Safety and Security site for more info. And check out Andy Robertson's great book, Taming Gaming.

Thanks again to our sponsors, Epic Games.

And thank you for listening!

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0:00.0	Hi, I'm Barbie.
0:01.7	And I'm Barbie.
0:03.1	We're making a podcast together.
0:05.3	The Barbie podcast.
0:07.4	Like us, so many of you have big dreams, problems to solve, fears to conquer, and cool stuff you want to learn.
0:15.5	We're here to listen.
0:17.2	We'll connect you with remarkable people from all over the world who are experts in their fields.
0:23.2	The first season of the Barbie podcast is available now.
0:27.6	Follow and listen wherever you get your podcast.
0:32.8	Hello, Helen here, and I'm very excited to tell you that this podcast is sponsored by
0:37.5	Boronia Rioja Reserver. As you know, I love me a bit of red wine, and it is especially
0:42.1	at this time of year, of course. I love the Christmas period for getting cozy, eating all the
0:46.8	cheese, and of course sharing a few wines with friends. The most memorable bottles in life
0:51.6	are the ones that we share, and Boronia's award-winning Rioja Preserver is the perfect wine to enjoy with friends and family this season.
0:59.1	Now, this is a lovely wine that's rich and velvety and perfect for any occasion,
1:03.9	whether you're hosting a family feast or catching up with friends or just heading out to a Christmas gathering.
1:09.0	It's the kind of wine that just makes everything feel a little bit more special.
1:13.0	And trust me, if you show up at the door with a bottle of Boronia,
1:15.8	you'll be the guest that everyone's happy to see.
1:18.5	Now, don't tell Ellie, but I've ordered a few just especially for the Christmas podcast.
1:22.7	It will go perfectly with our special Christmas hams that we cook every year.
1:27.0	So why don't you try a bottle with your mates?
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