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02.09.2010

Facebook Places

Facebook’s new location service lets your friends know where you are. We show you how to modify your privacy settings.

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02.09.2010

Kids and Media at Gamescom

Cologne, Germany: Kids and Media were given an opportunity to see the latest news in the gaming world.

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01.09.2010

ASA's remit extended

The digital remit of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is extended to deliver more comprehensive consumer protection online.

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19.08.2010

Google boss warning on use of social media

Young people may have to change their names on reaching adulthood to escape their online past.

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04.08.2010

- My phone is my life

Digital communication has become an integral part of teenagers' lives. Is it changing who they are?

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06.07.2010

EU measures against child abuse images

“The estimated number of unreported cases of child pornography on the Internet has increased tremendously."

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05.07.2010

Gaming industry launches 3D

At E3, one of the world's largest video game conferences, 3D was the hot topic.

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28.06.2010

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.

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24.06.2010

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.

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21.06.2010

Introduces mobile radiation law

San Francisco becomes first U.S. city to require all mobile phone retailers to inform about mobile radiation risks.

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09.06.2010

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.

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07.06.2010

Online Summer Safety Tips

How do you keep young children and teenagers safe online during the summer holidays?

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27.05.2010

Facebook introduces new privacy controls

New and simplified methods for controlling personal information will be introduced during the next few weeks.

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21.05.2010

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.

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19.05.2010

Inconclusive mobile phone study

A comprehensive study on whether mobile devices can cause brain tumours has not provided a clear answer.

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07.05.2010

Facebook privacy worries

A recent security flaw brings new worries regarding the safety of personal information on social websites.

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27.04.2010

Teenagers text rather than talk

New research shows that texting is the most popular form of communication among young people.

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22.04.2010

BBFC rating system on websites

A new Internet service provider offers web filtering that uses the BBFC rating system.

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16.04.2010

Facebook to redesign abuse reporting system

Responding to mounting pressure, Facebook has announced several new safety measures.

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13.04.2010

Violent video games make you aggressive

New metastudy shows link between video game violence and aggressive behaviour.

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06.04.2010

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.

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22.03.2010

Treatment for technology addicts

A treatment programme aimed at teens that spend hours a day online has been launched at a London hospital.

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19.03.2010

An unpleasant phenomenon

At Chatroulette no one controls what you get to see. We encourage parents to pay attention.

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15.03.2010

Netiquette

All Internet users should know the unwritten rules for good online behaviour. Kids and Media is here to help you.

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10.03.2010

Pupils to get download lessons

Industry watchdog PhonepayPlus aims to educate pupils about mobile download costs.

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09.03.2010

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.

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05.03.2010

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.

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01.03.2010

Warns against the sexualization of society

Children are being increasingly exposed to sexual imagery, and parents have limited opportunities to prevent it.

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26.02.2010

What is sexting?

Teenage sexting is a new and little understood practice. Find out more about the phenomenon.

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22.02.2010

How your child is affected by violence

”When parents convey clear norms on what is right and wrong, they create a protective barrier," says researcher.

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18.02.2010

Moneyville

A fun and entertaining online game that gives your child a basic understanding of the value of money.

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17.02.2010

Teach children a healthy critical sense

Good advice on how to help children assess information and relate to hateful messages.

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11.02.2010

Internet freedom makes pupils safer

Pupils who are allowed to surf the Internet more freely are less "vulnerable" to online dangers.

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08.02.2010

Online Gaming

Useful information to keep your children safe when they’re playing online.

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04.02.2010

Does social media change the brain?

An increasing amount of time spent on computers may affect the development of children's brains.

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01.02.2010

Call of Duty

The largely popular video game Call of Duty is a game for adults, but a lot of children want to play the game.

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28.01.2010

Protect your computer

Find out how you can prevent viruses, worms and trojan horses from causing great damage.

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28.01.2010

Advice about passwords

It’s important to teach children to create strong passwords, and to keep them secret.

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28.01.2010

Which handheld console to choose?

Both Nintendo and Sony create game consoles for people on the move.

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26.01.2010

New challenges for parents

The possibilities different media have to offer make it more challenging for parents to guide and set limits.

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22.01.2010

Dramatic increase in daily media use

A recent survey in the US shows that young people spend a lot more time using entertainment media.

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21.01.2010

Advice about children and web cameras

Here is some good advice to those who have children and a webcam at home.

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21.01.2010

How to give children good gaming habits

Kids and Media have met Microsoft’s American X-Box team and Wifi Media Holland.

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21.01.2010

Children and news about catastrophes

Strong images from Haiti are being shown in the news media all over the World.

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11.01.2010

Mobile media are not for the youngest

"Children should be mature before they receive their first phone," says Patrik Faubert.

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11.01.2010

3-Dimentional TV Future

Kids and Media attended the Consumer Electronic Show 2010 (CES).

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23.12.2009

Great films to watch at Christmas

Kids and Media gives you tips on good Christmas movies for both families and children.

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15.12.2009

Diaries open to the whole world

Young people’s diaries are shared openly with the whole world through online blogging.

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25.11.2009

Moves to ban mobile phones in schools

The French Senate has proposed a bill to ban pupils from using mobile phones.

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20.11.2009

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...

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10.11.2009

Disney re-launches old memories

A sensational Mickey Mouse game is being launched next year, and Kids and Media had the honour of attending the presentation, hosted by the designer himself.

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05.11.2009

What console should I Choose?

Playstation 3? Nintendo Wii? Xbox 360 Live?

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02.11.2009

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.

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22.10.2009

How to avoid children getting addicted to games

We talk to Game Garden in the Netherlands...

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22.10.2009

Bullying: Teenagers' best advice for parents

Kids and Media have asked the youngsters for advice to parents...

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22.10.2009

Talk to your teenager about porn

There are many good reasons to talk with teenagers about porn, but who dares to?

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22.10.2009

Game information to parents

The PEGI system will become the sole method of classifying video games in the UK.

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22.10.2009

What to do if your child is being bullied

What can you as a parent do to prevent your child from being bullied online?

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