If you're a parent with a gut feeling that something is off — money disappearing, mood swings you can't explain, a phone that's suddenly always face-down — we wrote this guide for you.
Our new resource walks through the financial, behavioral, and emotional warning signs of teen gambling, explains why adolescent brains are uniquely vulnerable, and gives you concrete conversation starters that won't shut your kid down. It also connects you to real next steps: the National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-522-4700), Gamblers Anonymous, Gam-Anon for families, and 12&Well's own free tools like Browser Shield and Hope AI.
You didn't cause this. But you can do something about it — and this guide is a place to start.