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Amazon Kindle FreeTime Unlimited

Amazon's new subscription package makes using the Kindle Fire devices a family friendly experience.

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SuperClubsPLUS

SuperClubsPLUS is a new online community designed to help young people get the best from the digital media and build their digital competency.

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Children’s tech use growing rapidly

Ofcom report reveals teenagers send twice as many texts per week compared to last year.

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New 'Digital Parenting' Magazine

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.

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The ’Appy Family

75 per cent of parents with smartphones or tablets share them with their children, according to a survey by Disney UK.

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The importance of outdoor play

Children spending time on digital devices instead of playing outside may put their long-term development at risk.

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PEGI ratings become legally enforceable

It's now illegal to sell video games to children and young people who are younger than the assigned PEGI rating.

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Do parents keep their children media safe?

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.

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Nintendo announces 3DS XL

A new version of Nintendo 3DS will be launched across Europe on July 28th.

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Bullying in the world of gaming

According to a report by BeatBullying, cyber bullying is migrating into the world of game play.

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Habbo Hotel filled with sexual chats

Following reports of "explicitly sexual interactions" taking place in the game, one of its investors has withdrawn.

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Screen time warning

Dr Aric Sigman calls for parents to "regain control" of the time children spend in front of electronic screens.

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Digital media causes sleep deprivation in children

A recent study reveals that the average bedtime for children aged 6 to 15 years is 11.20pm.

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Quotes from children

The top quotes from New Media Age's special series of research on children and digital media are interesting food for thought.

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The benefits of video games

Playing video games improves creativity, decision-making and perception, several research studies report.

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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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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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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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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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iPad apps for children

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.

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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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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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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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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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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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Could violent video games help decrease violent crime?

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

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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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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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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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Video games parents should know about

Shooting, violence and outrageous bloodbaths. Read our presentation of four major gaming titles.

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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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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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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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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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Gaming industry launches 3D

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

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Violent video games make you aggressive

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

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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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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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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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Moneyville

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

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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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Which handheld console to choose?

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

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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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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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What console should I Choose?

Playstation 3? Nintendo Wii? Xbox 360 Live?

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How to avoid children getting addicted to games

We talk to Game Garden in the Netherlands...

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Game information to parents

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

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