When video games are good for you

24th September 2012 - Gaming website IGN.com gives you five good reasons to play video games.

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Children and video games

8th February 2012 - Kids and Media's brand new video series offers useful information and advice for parents and professionals.

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How to set up parental controls on your Xbox

6th January 2012 - Learn how to allow children to enjoy gaming without the risk of being exposed to inappropriate content.

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Practical guides for parents

2nd January 2012 - Kids and Media offers informational slideshows on a variety of topics.

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Christmas Present tips: Video games

2nd December 2011 - Do your children want video games for Christmas? Read Kids and Media's tips!

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ParentPort

23rd November 2011 - Have you seen or heard something in the media that is inappropriate for children? Have your say at ParentPort.

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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.

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Families Matter

27th June 2011 - A recent report shows how parents feel about raising children in a digital age.

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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.

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Video games for children

24th January 2011 - Are you on the search for fun and entertaining video games for your children? Or, perhaps, educational ones?

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How to configure parental controls

28th December 2010 - Many of the popular gaming consoles have inbuilt parental controls. Kids and Media gives you tips on useful resources.

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Gaming advice from PEGI

20th December 2010 - Read PEGI's top tips for parents, and find information on the free PEGI iPhone app.

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Video games parents should know about

6th December 2010 - Shooting, violence and outrageous bloodbaths. Read our presentation of four major gaming titles.

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Understanding online gaming

19th April 2010 - Find out how to keep your children safe in the world of online gaming.

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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.

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Symptoms of Video Game Addiction in Teens

26th October 2009 - Although it hasn't been given an "official" diagnosis, addiction-like behaviours with computer, video and Internet gaming have noticeably increased among both teenagers and adults.

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Why Won't My Child Stop Playing Video Games?

26th October 2009 - It's not difficult to understand the appeal of video games.

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Violence and Video Games

26th October 2009 - As the level of violence in video games has increased, so has concern for the effects on those who play - especially those who play a lot.

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What Is Computer and Video Game Addiction?

26th October 2009 - For most young people, playing games on a computer, video game console, or handheld device is just a regular part of the day.

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How to avoid children getting addicted to games

26th October 2009 - Kids and Media have visited young game developers at Game Garden in the Netherlands. Read what they think the parents can do to reduce the risk of children getting too involved in the games media.

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The PEGI marking helps you

21st October 2009 - All games released in the UK are now PEGI marked. It is the gaming industry itself that mark the games, and PEGI gives you useful information on recommended age and strong content.

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What does Kids and Media think of GTA IV?

21st October 2009 - The game Grand Theft Auto has since the first edition shocked and fascinated people all over the world, but it has never been a game for children.

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