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02.02.2012

Learning together

When children use digital media together with parents, siblings or friends, it becomes a different experience than when it's done alone.

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30.01.2012

Google+ for teens

Added protection makes Google+ a teen-friendly social network.

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26.01.2012

Safer Internet Day 2012

Safer Internet Day on 7th February is Connecting Generations with the slogan "Discovering the digital world together safely".

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16.01.2012

Mobiles are taking over

Mobile Internet gadgets are becoming ever increasingly important in children and young people's lives, a new Childwise report suggests.

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11.01.2012

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.

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22.12.2011

Great films to watch at Christmas

Kids and Media gives you tips on good Christmas films for families and children alike.

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20.12.2011

Increasing use of mobile devices among children under 10

A survey shows that 64 per cent of Britons let their children use their mobile devices.

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16.12.2011

Top tech & media companies to make Internet a better place

28 leading companies have come together to form a new Coalition.

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13.12.2011

Get involved and receive a one year license

The SIP Bench II project seeks parents who would like to test an online protection tool.

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09.12.2011

Vodafone Guardian

Vodafone has launched a free parental controls app for Android smartphones.

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08.12.2011

CTIA and ESRB announce app rating system

A newly developed app rating system will utilise the ESRB age rating icons.

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23.11.2011

Web providers offer parents option to block porn

Four leading Internet providers will offer the option to block inappropriate content.

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22.11.2011

Norton Online Family Report

Children who follow house rules have less negative experiences online, according to a study by Symantec.

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18.11.2011

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.

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11.11.2011

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.

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07.11.2011

A million under-13s use Facebook daily

Half of 7 to 12 year old UK children access social networking platforms, according to Mintel.

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03.11.2011

Zero to eight – a research study

Common Sense Media has released the first publicly available study to document children's use of new media.

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01.11.2011

Teenagers would miss mobiles and Internet more than TV

A new Ofcom report leaves no doubt as to the increasing importance of electronic media.

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01.11.2011

Limit screen time for the youngest children

Children under the age of two should not spend much time in front of electronic screens.

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28.10.2011

Advice on Halloween

On October 31st, Halloween is celebrated. Read Kids and Media's advice on how to protect your children.

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24.10.2011

Disturbing images on the news

Strong images and video clips showing the killing of Gaddafi is all over the news.

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20.10.2011

EU Kids Online: New approach to online safety required

The final recommendations on how to educate and protect children has been published.

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20.10.2011

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.

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18.10.2011

Unreliable ratings on mobile apps

An increasing number of parents express concerns regarding inappropriate content on mobile phone apps.

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12.10.2011

Facebook facial recognition a threat to privacy

The idea of Facebook creating a huge, photo-searchable database is troubling.

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07.10.2011

The voice of young people

What does it mean to be an ethical, responsible and resilient digital citizen?

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04.10.2011

Children’s fake Facebook accounts

Quite a few young people have taken to using false names to avoid being policed by parents and schools.

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30.09.2011

European Online Grooming Project

European researchers are working to improve understanding of online abuse.

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22.09.2011

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.

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18.09.2011

Protect family time

Unicef research suggests that British parents focus too little on family time and too much on material goods.

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16.09.2011

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.

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12.09.2011

Young people go online on mobile phones

According to a recent report, a large number of young people use their mobile phones to get online.

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05.09.2011

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.

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02.09.2011

”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.

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29.08.2011

Official guide to Facebook security

Facebook has published an official guide to Facebook security in the Facebook Family Safety Centre.

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23.08.2011

Online expert: Focus on empowerment rather than restriction

Making children responsible Internet users is a better strategy than restriction.

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22.08.2011

"Mobile phone use does not increase risk of cancer"

New research suggests mobile phones do not increase brain tumour risk in children.

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16.08.2011

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.

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30.06.2011

Could violent video games help decrease violent crime?

Recent research suggests that violent video games may have an "incapacitation effect".

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21.06.2011

Westcoastcloud unveils iPad security service

The Netintelligence solution gives education officials the ability to manage pupils' online activity.

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21.06.2011

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.

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15.06.2011

New Block’em app prevents cyber bullying

A new Android app, aimed at children between the ages of 11 and 15, makes it easier to block unwanted contacts.

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09.06.2011

Plans to block online porn for children

Prime Minister David Cameron backs suggestion to make it easier for parents to block inappropriate material.

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01.06.2011

WHO: Mobile phone use causes an increased risk of cancer

Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields possibly carcinogenic to humans.

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26.05.2011

Ofcom: UK Children’s media literacy

A new report from Ofcom gives an overview of media literacy among children and young people.

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25.05.2011

Online porn: A need for research

“The increased availability of pornography on the Internet emphasises the need for updated research.”

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20.05.2011

Increasing number of children on social media sites

The number of parents who allow children to use social networks has doubled.

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05.05.2011

Advice on children and smartphones

A recent survey by The Nielsen Company in the U.S. indicates that almost a third of the apps on smartphones owned by parents who allow their children to install apps, were downloaded by their children.

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26.04.2011

Facebook launches new Family Safety Center

Find useful resources, articles and videos on safety and privacy.

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20.04.2011

Apple sued over in-app purchasing policies

A large number of children have accumulated huge credit card bills via iTunes.

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18.04.2011

Online safety video from Facemood

Facemoods.com has released an animation video to teach young people responsible Facebook surfing.

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12.04.2011

Are young people addicted to technology?

Students experience withdrawal symptoms when deprived of digital media.

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07.04.2011

Mobile phones are fun – until you get a huge bill

PhoneBrain, a new education programme, is designed to help young people recognise costs.

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23.03.2011

First official advice to text rather than call

A Department of Health leaflet advises that texting and hands-free kits reduces exposure to radiation.

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21.03.2011

Popular media are informing playground games

According to new research, digital media are informing the games that children play.

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17.03.2011

Younger children still need to develop key online skills

A Europe-wide study finds that many younger children lack basic Internet skills.

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14.03.2011

Children and news about catastrophes

Strong images from Japan are being shown in the news media all over the world.

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08.03.2011

Gossip website is stirring controversy

In Germany, a website that encourages users to share gossip has created a heated public debate.

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07.03.2011

Criminals exploit young people’s search habits

Internet security expert urges caution when looking for entertainment online.

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25.02.2011

Good advice on how to reduce exposure to mobile radiation

Some simple precautions are all that is needed to reduce the radiation risk considerably.

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22.02.2011

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.

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18.02.2011

BAFTA Game Awards

Vote for your favourite game in The GAME Award 2010, but know that only a few of the nominated games are suitable for children and young people.

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16.02.2011

One in two lie about personal details online

Half of young people lie about personal details on the Internet, a new survey has revealed.

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14.02.2011

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.

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08.02.2011

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.

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04.02.2011

Unacceptable behaviour on American Idol

Producers issued an apology due to Steven Tyler’s insulting remarks.

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17.01.2011

The classroom of tomorrow

Kids and Media attended BETT recently, the world’s largest education technology exhibition.

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13.01.2011

Nintendo warns 3DS may harm children’s eyes

Children under 6 years of age should not play 3D games on the new Nintendo console.

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15.12.2010

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.

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13.12.2010

‘Digital Parenting' magasine

A new magasine from Vodafone is designed to help parents get involved with their children’s digital world.

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30.11.2010

The Wikileaks Phenomenon

This week a website called Wikileaks, run by a team of just five journalists will change the world.

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29.11.2010

Children want digital gadgets for Christmas

Children’s wish lists are filled with technology products rather than traditional toys, a new study suggests.

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22.11.2010

Difficult to monitor children's Internet use

Parents face a challenge keeping children safe online as Internet access is diversifying, a new report suggests.

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15.11.2010

Privacy tip: Try the “super-logoff”

Some young, privacy-minded Facebook users deactivate their accounts every time they leave the site.

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10.11.2010

The dangers of illegal downloads

10 per cent of children who download illegal content have been exposed to inappropriate material, according to survey.

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09.11.2010

A “Parents’ Guide to Facebook”

A new guide, designed to help parents keep their teenagers safe on Facebook, was released this week.

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02.11.2010

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.

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18.10.2010

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.

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14.10.2010

Facebook Groups

With Facebook’s new Groups feature you can limit who you share information with. However, some privacy problems might occur.

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13.10.2010

Physical activity no compensation

Researchers say it’s time to reconsider the belief that we can balance out screen time with other activities.

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04.10.2010

ZuiTube

ZuiTube is an American website for children that aims to be a cleaner version of YouTube.

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29.09.2010

Children want e-books

Many children express an interest in reading books on digital devices, a new survey shows.

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27.09.2010

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.

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20.09.2010

“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.

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15.09.2010

Video games improve decision making skills

People who play action video games are known for their fast reaction times. Are they better decision makers as well?

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08.09.2010

- Use the off button

Limiting children’s TV time will contribute to prevent health and learning problems, expert says.

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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

Advertising Standards Authority'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 sexualisation 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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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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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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