Pages of Interest
Christmas Present tips: Films
Are you planning on buying a DVD or a Blu-Ray for your children or grandchildren?
ParentPort
Have you seen or heard something in the media that is inappropriate for children? Have your say at ParentPort.
Films for Halloween
Q&A: I am on the lookout for scary films for Halloween that are suitable for children from eight years of age.
Disturbing images on the news
Strong images and video clips showing the killing of Gaddafi is all over the news.
What to do if…?
Try Kids and Media's points of conversation on safe use of digital media, suitable for a conversation between parents and their child or teenager.
Family films
At the end of a long summer's day, it might be nice to gather the family and enjoy an entertaining film together.
Back to school
It’s not only school children who learn something new when school starts in the autumn. Even parents are getting schooled.
How can I get to talk with my teenagers about porn?
I am a father of two teenage boys, and I would very much like to have a good conversation with them about porn.
Children, TV and the Internet
Research from KidsOKOnline (KOKO) released in January 2010 has some interesting insights on how children like to access their TV programmes.
Children and the News
Here is some solid advice for parents about children and news reports on the net or TV.
Great films to watch at Christmas
Kids and Media gives you tips on good Christmas films for families and children alike.
Watching TV increases children’s blood pressure
Children who spend a lot of time watching television have higher blood pressure than those who watch less, according to researchers at Michigan State University.
Movies with high age limits at school
At our children’s school the teachers use movies in the teaching without paying attention to the age limits on them.
Children and news
News is made for adults. There is news that children can learn a lot from, but they shouldn’t be left alone to watch the news reports.
Tips for parents with regards to digital TV
We’re racing on full steam into the digital TV world: Better sound and picture, more TV screens in the house, more channels and longer sending hours will characterize the daily TV life for both young and old. Read Kids and Media’s tips and advice for families.
Young family meets the media
Parent's stories: We have children aged four and three, and they have already started using digital media. In the beginning we sat down with them and told them a little about the computer and the games, and helped them get started.
How do you establish good playing habits at home?
Parent's stories: I’m a father of two children aged five and eight. Both love playing video and computer games, and had they been allowed to decide over their own schedules, they’d probably have spent most of their time awake in front of a screen.
