Gaming links

22.10.2009

Center on Media and Child Health

On this website, you can learn how research has answered the following questions: How much playing time is too much? What about violence in video games? What are the benefits of playing video games? How can you help your family use video games safely? Center on Media and Child Health at Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, and Harvard School of Publich Health is dedicated to understanding and responding to the effects of media on the physical, mental and social health of children.

http://www.cmch.tv/mentors_parents/


Young Media Australia

On the Young Media Australia (YMA) website you can read more about the way in which violent computer games could impact your child. Guidelines for selecting good games are also given.

Young Media Australia is an Australian community organisation whose members share a strong commitment to the promotion of the healthy development of children.

http://www.youngmedia.org.au/mediachildren/05_computers.htm


Video Game Addiction 

An American website focusing on gaming addiction. Articles and tips.

www.video-game-addiction.org


Moneyville

Moneyville is a fun and entertaining online game that gives your child a basic understanding of the value of money and the basic principles behind earning and spending money.

http://moneyville.ie/


 

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