Pages of Interest
Learning together
When children use digital media together with parents, siblings or friends, it becomes a different experience than when it's done alone.
Safer Internet Day 2012
Safer Internet Day on 7th February is Connecting Generations with the slogan "Discovering the digital world together safely".
Mobiles are taking over
Mobile Internet gadgets are becoming ever increasingly important in children and young people's lives, a new Childwise report suggests.
Have some screen free time each day
'Can our family escape the tyranny of the screen?' Stephen Carrick-Davies asks in an article in the Guardian.
Top tech & media companies to make Internet a better place
28 leading companies have come together to form a new Coalition.
Get involved and receive a one year license
The SIP Bench II project seeks parents who would like to test an online protection tool.
Web providers offer parents option to block porn
Four leading Internet providers will offer the option to block inappropriate content.
Norton Online Family Report
Children who follow house rules have less negative experiences online, according to a study by Symantec.
Parental controls and online protection tools
The SIP Bench II project aims to help parents choose the parental control tool that best suits their needs.
The Rough Guide to Online Safety
A wide-ranging and user friendly guide on how to enjoy the Internet whilst staying safe from online threats.
A million under-13s use Facebook daily
Half of 7 to 12 year old UK children access social networking platforms, according to Mintel.
Zero to eight – a research study
Common Sense Media has released the first publicly available study to document children's use of new media.
Teenagers would miss mobiles and Internet more than TV
A new Ofcom report leaves no doubt as to the increasing importance of electronic media.
Limit screen time for the youngest children
Children under the age of two should not spend much time in front of electronic screens.
Disturbing images on the news
Strong images and video clips showing the killing of Gaddafi is all over the news.
EU Kids Online: New approach to online safety required
The final recommendations on how to educate and protect children has been published.
Girls as likely as boys to bully online
Girls are just as likely as boys to bully other children online, a survey of young people's Internet habits reveals.
Facebook facial recognition a threat to privacy
The idea of Facebook creating a huge, photo-searchable database is troubling.
The voice of young people
What does it mean to be an ethical, responsible and resilient digital citizen?
Children’s fake Facebook accounts
Quite a few young people have taken to using false names to avoid being policed by parents and schools.
European Online Grooming Project
European researchers are working to improve understanding of online abuse.
Ten per cent of UK primary school children have iPhones
One in ten parents feel it's appropriate for children as young as four years old to own a mobile phone, while one in ten children under the age of ten already owns an iPhone, according to a survey by Westcoastcloud.
Protect family time
Unicef research suggests that British parents focus too little on family time and too much on material goods.
High awareness of parental controls
Most parents are aware of parental controls, and more than half of parents have used parental controls for children's Internet use, according to a survey from the Family Online Safety Institute.
Earphones to proctect children’s hearing
Etymotic Research presented their new noise cancelling earphones for children at the IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin.
”Use your head” campaign fights cyber bullying
Yesterday marked the start of the fifth season of the "Use your head" campaign; Norway's biggest campaign against cyber bullying. Kids and Media is one of the partners.
Official guide to Facebook security
Facebook has published an official guide to Facebook security in the Facebook Family Safety Centre.
Online expert: Focus on empowerment rather than restriction
Making children responsible Internet users is a better strategy than restriction.
Study: Cyber bullying victims need better protection
The National Centre for Cyber-stalking Research (NCCR) recently published the results of a two year study, which focused on cases of cyber bullying and the effects bullying can have on the victim.
Westcoastcloud unveils iPad security service
The Netintelligence solution gives education officials the ability to manage pupils' online activity.
Kids and Media Network Shortlisted for Nominet Award
The Kids and Media International Parents Network at www.kidsandmedia.net has been shortlisted for the Nominet Internet Award for its contribution towards Empowering Young People & Citizens.
Plans to block online porn for children
Prime Minister David Cameron backs suggestion to make it easier for parents to block inappropriate material.
Ofcom: UK Children’s media literacy
A new report from Ofcom gives an overview of media literacy among children and young people.
Online porn: A need for research
“The increased availability of pornography on the Internet emphasises the need for updated research.”
Increasing number of children on social media sites
The number of parents who allow children to use social networks has doubled.
Facebook launches new Family Safety Center
Find useful resources, articles and videos on safety and privacy.
Online safety video from Facemood
Facemoods.com has released an animation video to teach young people responsible Facebook surfing.
Popular media are informing playground games
According to new research, digital media are informing the games that children play.
Younger children still need to develop key online skills
A Europe-wide study finds that many younger children lack basic Internet skills.
Criminals exploit young people’s search habits
Internet security expert urges caution when looking for entertainment online.
UK children’s media habits
UK children spend an hour and 50 minutes on the Internet a day, and watch more than two and a half hours of TV a day.
One in two lie about personal details online
Half of young people lie about personal details on the Internet, a new survey has revealed.
No Facebook for the President’s children
First lady Michelle Obama told NBC's Today show that her daughters are not on Facebook. Read why Kids and Media supports the decision.
Safer Internet Day
Tuesday, 8 February is Safer Internet Day 2011. Read Kids and Media’s advice on how to keep your children safe online.
The classroom of tomorrow
Kids and Media attended BETT recently, the world’s largest education technology exhibition.
UK findings from EU Kids online survey
Excessive Internet use is high among UK children; still, at the same time they are among the most web-savvy.
‘Digital Parenting' magasine
A new magasine from Vodafone is designed to help parents get involved with their children’s digital world.
The Wikileaks Phenomenon
This week a website called Wikileaks, run by a team of just five journalists will change the world.
Children want digital gadgets for Christmas
Children’s wish lists are filled with technology products rather than traditional toys, a new study suggests.
Difficult to monitor children's Internet use
Parents face a challenge keeping children safe online as Internet access is diversifying, a new report suggests.
Privacy tip: Try the “super-logoff”
Some young, privacy-minded Facebook users deactivate their accounts every time they leave the site.
The dangers of illegal downloads
10 per cent of children who download illegal content have been exposed to inappropriate material, according to survey.
A “Parents’ Guide to Facebook”
A new guide, designed to help parents keep their teenagers safe on Facebook, was released this week.
Parents do not secure children's phones
Nine out of ten parents do not take measures to secure their children’s mobile phones, internet safety expert warns.
Many children under 2 online
82 percent of children have some type of online presence before the age of 2, according to Internet security firm AVG.
Facebook Groups
With Facebook’s new Groups feature you can limit who you share information with. However, some privacy problems might occur.
Physical activity no compensation
Researchers say it’s time to reconsider the belief that we can balance out screen time with other activities.
Children want e-books
Many children express an interest in reading books on digital devices, a new survey shows.
Depression high among cyber bullying victims
Targets of cyber bullying are at greater risk for depression than are those who bully them, according to new study.
“Power to the parent”
Common Sense Media has launched a campaign to raise awareness with parents that there are ways to keep children safe in a digital world.
Facebook Places
Facebook’s new location service lets your friends know where you are. We show you how to modify your privacy settings.
Advertising Standards Authority's remit extended
The digital remit of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is extended to deliver more comprehensive consumer protection online.
Google boss warning on use of social media
Young people may have to change their names on reaching adulthood to escape their online past.
- My phone is my life
Digital communication has become an integral part of teenagers' lives. Is it changing who they are?
EU measures against child abuse images
“The estimated number of unreported cases of child pornography on the Internet has increased tremendously."
Mobile phone use makes children jealous
Children feel hurt when their parents send text messages or write e-mails instead of paying attention to them.
Scare tactics may be bad for children
Scaring children about online dangers and blocking access to social-networking sites can do more harm than good.
Porn is big business
12% of all the websites in the world are pornographic. This is useful information for parents of children and young people who use the Internet.
Online Summer Safety Tips
How do you keep young children and teenagers safe online during the summer holidays?
Facebook introduces new privacy controls
New and simplified methods for controlling personal information will be introduced during the next few weeks.
Obsessed with appearance
The media exposes young girls to extreme expectations for appearance. In such a world it is essential that young people are met with a counterbalancing message.
Facebook privacy worries
A recent security flaw brings new worries regarding the safety of personal information on social websites.
Is your child really safe online?
More than a half of French parents believe their children are safe online, but children say they do face problems.
BBFC rating system on websites
A new Internet service provider offers web filtering that uses the BBFC rating system.
Facebook to redesign abuse reporting system
Responding to mounting pressure, Facebook has announced several new safety measures.
8-12 year-olds using social networks
A quarter of children aged 8-12 have a profile on Facebook, Bebo or MySpace, although the lowest minimum age is 13.
Treatment for technology addicts
A treatment programme aimed at teens that spend hours a day online has been launched at a London hospital.
An unpleasant phenomenon
At Chatroulette no one controls what you get to see. We encourage parents to pay attention.
Netiquette
All Internet users should know the unwritten rules for good online behaviour. Kids and Media is here to help you.
10 rules for Internet use
If children are to use the Internet unsupervised, an agreement or set of rules should be made in dialogue with the children.
Advice on YouTube
Did you know that YouTube is only intended for children over 13? Read Kids and Media's advice on how to relate to the popular website.
Warns against the sexualisation of society
Children are being increasingly exposed to sexual imagery, and parents have limited opportunities to prevent it.
What is sexting?
Teenage sexting is a new and little understood practice. Find out more about the phenomenon.
Moneyville
A fun and entertaining online game that gives your child a basic understanding of the value of money.
Teach children a healthy critical sense
Good advice on how to help children assess information and relate to hateful messages.
Internet freedom makes pupils safer
Pupils who are allowed to surf the Internet more freely are less "vulnerable" to online dangers.
Does social media change the brain?
An increasing amount of time spent on computers may affect the development of children's brains.
Protect your computer
Find out how you can prevent viruses, worms and trojan horses from causing great damage.
Advice about passwords
It’s important to teach children to create strong passwords, and to keep them secret.
Advice about children and web cameras
Here is some good advice to those who have children and a webcam at home.
Diaries open to the whole world
Young people’s diaries are shared openly with the whole world through online blogging.
Facebook is not suitable for children
Facebook has a 13-year age limit but many children younger than this wish to be part of the online community...
Bullying: Teenagers' best advice for parents
Kids and Media have asked the youngsters for advice to parents...
Talk to your teenager about porn
There are many good reasons to talk with teenagers about porn, but who dares to?
What to do if your child is being bullied
What can you as a parent do to prevent your child from being bullied online?
