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Can Kids Become Addicted to Computers?
Can Kids Become Addicted to Computers?
It’s often joked that when a child truly enjoys something, (s)he becomes addicted to it. However, when that something is the family computer the...
Children and Mobile Phones
Children and Mobile Phones
It is estimated that 65% of children between eight and 15 years of age own or have access to a mobile phone in the United Kingdom. Clearly, children and mobile phones...
Choosing Age Appropriate Films
Choosing Age Appropriate Films
Imagine the scene: You want to sit down and have a family evening watching a PG rated film, but your children think it's too babyish and are desperate to see a 12 rated...
Limiting Television
Limiting Television
Most children love watching television and, with so many channels and kids TV programmes on offer, it's no wonder. But is TV watching a good habit to have, or should we...
Safe Internet Access for Kids
Safe Internet Access for Kids
The internet has so much to offer kids -- easy research for school projects, access to email, and entertainment. Unfortunately, there are dangers, too. Not all people...
Teenagers, Facebook and Internet Use
Teenagers, Facebook and Internet Use
If you’ve got a teenager, the chances are they’ll already be on Facebook, or clamouring to be on it as soon as they can. But whilst social networking can be a nice...
The Effect of Text Messaging on Spelling
The Effect of Text Messaging on Spelling
Most of us have mobile phones these days and since their widespread take up, they have revolutionised the ways in which we communicate with each...
Video Games: How Much is Too Much?
Video Games: How Much is Too Much?
Modern parents must find balance in so many areas - only one of which is controlling the amount of time that their children spend playing video games. Studies show that...
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