Amazon Kindle FreeTime Unlimited
10th December 2012 - Amazon's new subscription package makes using the Kindle Fire devices a family friendly experience.
SuperClubsPLUS
28th November 2012 - SuperClubsPLUS is a new online community designed to help young people get the best from the digital media and build their digital competency.
Children’s tech use growing rapidly
25th October 2012 - Ofcom report reveals teenagers send twice as many texts per week compared to last year.
New 'Digital Parenting' Magazine
27th September 2012 - Vodafone has launched a new magazine filled with articles by experts, 'How to' guides and much more - all to make it easier for you to get involved in your children's digital lives.
The ’Appy Family
17th September 2012 - 75 per cent of parents with smartphones or tablets share them with their children, according to a survey by Disney UK.
The importance of outdoor play
29th August 2012 - Children spending time on digital devices instead of playing outside may put their long-term development at risk.
PEGI ratings become legally enforceable
3rd August 2012 - It's now illegal to sell video games to children and young people who are younger than the assigned PEGI rating.
Do parents keep their children media safe?
27th July 2012 - A survey by ParentPort reveals that 40 per cent of parents have allowed their children to watch a film classified above their age at home.
Nintendo announces 3DS XL
26th June 2012 - A new version of Nintendo 3DS will be launched across Europe on July 28th.
Bullying in the world of gaming
18th June 2012 - According to a report by BeatBullying, cyber bullying is migrating into the world of game play.
Habbo Hotel filled with sexual chats
14th June 2012 - Following reports of "explicitly sexual interactions" taking place in the game, one of its investors has withdrawn.
Screen time warning
30th May 2012 - Dr Aric Sigman calls for parents to "regain control" of the time children spend in front of electronic screens.
Digital media causes sleep deprivation in children
23rd March 2012 - A recent study reveals that the average bedtime for children aged 6 to 15 years is 11.20pm.
Quotes from children
13th March 2012 - The top quotes from New Media Age's special series of research on children and digital media are interesting food for thought.
The benefits of video games
8th March 2012 - Playing video games improves creativity, decision-making and perception, several research studies report.
Learning together
2nd February 2012 - When children use digital media together with parents, siblings or friends, it becomes a different experience than when it's done alone.
Mobiles are taking over
16th January 2012 - 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
11th January 2012 - 'Can our family escape the tyranny of the screen?' Stephen Carrick-Davies asks in an article in the Guardian.
Parental controls and online protection tools
18th November 2011 - The SIP Bench II project aims to help parents choose the parental control tool that best suits their needs.
iPad apps for children
14th November 2011 - iPad's have proven to be hugely popular among children and young people. Kids and Media have compiled a list of some great apps for your iPad.
Zero to eight – a research study
3rd November 2011 - 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
1st November 2011 - A new Ofcom report leaves no doubt as to the increasing importance of electronic media.
Limit screen time for the youngest children
1st November 2011 - Children under the age of two should not spend much time in front of electronic screens.
Protect family time
18th September 2011 - Unicef research suggests that British parents focus too little on family time and too much on material goods.
Earphones to proctect children’s hearing
5th September 2011 - Etymotic Research presented their new noise cancelling earphones for children at the IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin.
Could violent video games help decrease violent crime?
30th June 2011 - Recent research suggests that violent video games may have an "incapacitation effect".
Ofcom: UK Children’s media literacy
26th May 2011 - A new report from Ofcom gives an overview of media literacy among children and young people.
BAFTA Game Awards
18th February 2011 - 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.
Nintendo warns 3DS may harm children’s eyes
13th January 2011 - Children under 6 years of age should not play 3D games on the new Nintendo console.
Video games parents should know about
6th December 2010 - Shooting, violence and outrageous bloodbaths. Read our presentation of four major gaming titles.
Children want digital gadgets for Christmas
29th November 2010 - Children’s wish lists are filled with technology products rather than traditional toys, a new study suggests.
Physical activity no compensation
13th October 2010 - Researchers say it’s time to reconsider the belief that we can balance out screen time with other activities.
Video games improve decision making skills
15th September 2010 - People who play action video games are known for their fast reaction times. Are they better decision makers as well?
Kids and Media at Gamescom
2nd September 2010 - Cologne, Germany: Kids and Media were given an opportunity to see the latest news in the gaming world.
Gaming industry launches 3D
5th July 2010 - At E3, one of the world's largest video game conferences, 3D was the hot topic.
Violent video games make you aggressive
13th April 2010 - New metastudy shows link between video game violence and aggressive behaviour.
Treatment for technology addicts
22nd March 2010 - A treatment programme aimed at teens that spend hours a day online has been launched at a London hospital.
Warns against the sexualisation of society
1st March 2010 - Children are being increasingly exposed to sexual imagery, and parents have limited opportunities to prevent it.
How your child is affected by violence
22nd February 2010 - ”When parents convey clear norms on what is right and wrong, they create a protective barrier," says researcher.
Moneyville
18th February 2010 - A fun and entertaining online game that gives your child a basic understanding of the value of money.
Call of Duty
1st February 2010 - The largely popular video game Call of Duty is a game for adults, but a lot of children want to play the game.
Which handheld console to choose?
28th January 2010 - Both Nintendo and Sony create game consoles for people on the move.
How to give children good gaming habits
21st January 2010 - Kids and Media have met Microsoft’s American X-Box team and Wifi Media Holland.
Disney re-launches old memories
10th November 2009 - 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.
What console should I Choose?
5th November 2009 - Playstation 3? Nintendo Wii? Xbox 360 Live?
How to avoid children getting addicted to games
22nd October 2009 - We talk to Game Garden in the Netherlands...
Game information to parents
22nd October 2009 - The PEGI system will become the sole method of classifying video games in the UK.
