http://www.kidsandmedia.org News http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/674 Soon, kids all over the world will be able to communicate with each other. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/674 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/672 We can't sit idly by and allow the Internet business to track the behavior and personal information of children, says Mozilla CEO Gary Kovacs. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/672 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/668 A major report from UK's Health Protection Agency concludes that there still is "no convincing evidence" that cell phones pose a health risk. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/668 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/665 Many girls find themselves competing with the best pictures and the cheerful status updates of their friends. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/665 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/660 Did you know that there are few devices that know more details about its user than smartphones? http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/660 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/656 Playing video games improves creativity, decision-making and perception, several research studies report. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/656 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/657 The top quotes from New Media Age's special series of research on kids and digital media are interesting food for thought. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/657 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/655 Lady Gaga has established her Born This Way Foundation to empower young people. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/655 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/478 A recently updated guide, designed to help parents keep their teenagers safe on Facebook, offers hands-on, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, as well as information on safety and privacy. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/478 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/653 On March 1st, Google rolled out their new privacy policy. Here's what you need to know. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/653 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/641 The Federal Trade Commission calls for information on collection of data in apps for children. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/641 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/639 A recent study shows that the number of teenagers using Twitter has doubled in two years. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/639 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/636 Mobile Internet gadgets are becoming ever increasingly important in children and young people's lives, a new Childwise report suggests. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/636 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/637 Added protection makes Google+ a teen-friendly social network. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/637 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/638 When children use digital media together with parents, siblings or friends, it becomes a different experience than when it's done alone. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/638 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/257 Kids and Media gives you tips on good Christmas movies for both families and kids. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/257 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/634 28 leading companies have come together to form a new Coalition. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/634 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/629 A newly developed app rating system will utilize the ESRB age rating icons. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/629 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/630 Vodafone has launched a free parental controls app for Android smartphones. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/630 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/611 A wide-ranging and user friendly guide on how to enjoy the Internet whilst staying safe from online threats. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/611 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/612 The SIP Bench II project aims to help parents choose the parental control tool that best suits their needs. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/612 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/613 Kids who follow house rules have less negative experiences online, according to a study by Symantec. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/613 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/610 Common Sense Media has released the first publicly available study to document children's use of new media. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/610 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/608 Children under the age of two should not spend much time in front of electronic screens. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/608 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/609 A new Ofcom report leaves no doubt as to the increasing importance of electronic media. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/609 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/473 On October 31st, Halloween is celebrated. Read Kids and Media's advice on how to protect your kids. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/473 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/602 Strong images and video clips showing the killing of Gaddafi is all over the news. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/602 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/603 An increasing number of parents express concerns regarding inappropriate content on cell phone apps. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/603 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/605 Girls are just as likely as boys to bully other children online, a survey of young people's Internet habits reveals. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/605 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/606 The final recommendations on how to educate and protect children and young people against online risks has been published. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/606 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/600 The idea of Facebook creating a huge, photo-searchable database is troubling. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/600 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/597 Quite a few teenagers have taken to using false names to avoid being policed by parents and schools. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/597 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/595 European researchers are working to improve understanding of online abuse. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/595 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/583 The FTC has proposed some updates to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/583 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/587 Facebook has published an official guide to Facebook security in the Facebook Family Safety Centre. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/587 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/588 Recently, the fifth season of the "Use your head" campaign was launched; Norway's biggest campaign against cyber bullying. Kids and Media is one of the partners. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/588 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/589 Etymotic Research presented their new noise cancelling earphones for children at the IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/589 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/591 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. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/591 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/581 New research suggests cell phones do not increase brain tumor risk in children. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/581 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/571 Recent research suggests that violent video games may have an "incapacitation effect". http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/571 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/566 Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields possibly carcinogenic to humans. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/566 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/561 According to recent surveys, there are 5 million Facebook users under the age of 11, while the number of parents who allow children to have accounts on social networks has doubled in a year. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/561 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/559 Many parents allow their kids to install apps on their smartphones. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/559 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/558 Find useful resources, articles and videos on safety and privacy. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/558 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/553 A large number of kids have accumulated huge credit card bills via iTunes. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/553 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/547 Facemoods.com has released an animation video to teach young people responsible Facebook surfing. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/547 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/540 Students experience withdrawal symptoms when deprived of digital media. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/540 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/532 According to new research, digital media are informing the games that kids play. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/532 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/531 A Europe-wide study finds that many younger children lack basic Internet skills. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/531 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/529 In Germany, a website that encourages users to share gossip has created a heated public debate. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/529 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/527 Internet security expert urges caution when looking for entertainment online. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/527 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/520 Some simple precautions are all that is needed to reduce the radiation risk considerably. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/520 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/516 First lady Michelle Obama told NBC's Today show that her daughters are not on Facebook. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/516 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/514 Tuesday, 8 February is Safer Internet Day 2011. Read Kids and Media’s advice on how to keep your kids safe online. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/514 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/513 Producers issued an apology due to Steven Tyler’s insulting remarks. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/513 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/503 Kids and Media attended BETT recently, the world’s largest education technology exhibition. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/503 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/502 Kids under 6 years of age should not play 3D games on the new Nintendo console. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/502 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/487 This week a website called Wikileaks, run by a team of just five journalists will change the world. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/487 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/486 Kids’ wish lists are filled with technology products rather than traditional toys, a new study suggests. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/486 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/484 Parents face a challenge keeping kids safe online as Internet access is diversifying, a new report suggests. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/484 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/479 Some young, privacy-minded Facebook users deactivate their accounts every time they leave the site. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/479 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/477 On average, between 2001 and 2006, kids under the age of 5 spent 4.1 hours watching TV or movies every weekday. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/477 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/474 Nine out of ten parents do not take measures to secure their children’s cell phones, internet safety expert warns. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/474 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/471 82 percent of kids have some type of online presence before the age of 2, according to Internet security firm AVG. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/471 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/469 With Facebook’s new Groups feature you can limit who you share information with. However, some privacy problems might occur. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/469 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/468 Researchers say it’s time to reconsider the belief that we can balance out screen time with other activities. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/468 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/465 ZuiTube is a website for kids that aims to be a cleaner version of YouTube. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/465 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/461 Many children express an interest in reading books on digital devices, a new survey shows. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/461 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/459 Targets of cyber bullying are at greater risk for depression than are those who bully them, according to new study. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/459 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/462 Common Sense Media has launched a campaign to raise awareness with parents that there are ways to keep children safe in a digital world. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/462 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/455 People who play action video games are known for their fast reaction times. Are they better decision makers as well? http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/455 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/454 Limiting kids' TV time will contribute to prevent health and learning problems, expert says. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/454 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/449 Cologne, Germany: Kids and Media were given an opportunity to see the latest news in the gaming world. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/449 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/452 Facebook’s new location service lets your friends know where you are. We show you how to modify your privacy settings. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/452 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/445 Young people may have to change their names on reaching adulthood to escape their online past. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/445 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/442 Digital communication has become an integral part of teenagers' lives. Is it changing who they are? http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/442 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/434 “The estimated number of unreported cases of child pornography on the Internet has increased tremendously." http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/434 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/433 At E3, one of the world's largest video game conferences, 3D was the hot topic. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/433 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/432 Children feel hurt when their parents send text messages or write e-mails instead of paying attention to them. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/432 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/431 Scaring children about online dangers and blocking access to social-networking sites can do more harm than good. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/431 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/430 San Francisco becomes first U.S. city to require all cell phone retailers to inform about mobile radiation risks. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/430 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/424 How do you keep young children and teenagers safe online during the summer holidays? http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/424 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/416 New and simplified methods for controlling personal information will be introduced during the next few weeks. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/416 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/414 The media exposes young girls to extreme expectations for appearance. Where is the counterbalancing message? http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/414 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/412 A comprehensive study on whether mobile devices can cause brain tumors has not provided a clear answer. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/412 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/409 A recent security flaw brings new worries regarding the safety of personal information on social websites. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/409 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/399 New research shows that texting is the most popular form of communication among young people. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/399 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/392 New metastudy shows link between video game violence and aggressive behavior. Kids and Media encourages parents to be aware of the age limits. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/392 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/395 A quarter of children aged 8-12 in the United Kingdom have a profile on Facebook, Bebo or MySpace, although the lowest minimum age is 13. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/395 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/394 At Chatroulette no one controls what you get to see. We encourage parents to pay attention. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/394 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/382 All Internet users should know the unwritten rules for good online behavior. Kids and Media is here to help you. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/382 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/377 If children are to use the Internet unsupervised, an agreement or set of rules should be made in dialogue with the children. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/377 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/376 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. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/376 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/374 Children are being increasingly exposed to sexual imagery, and parents have limited opportunities to prevent it. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/374 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/373 Teenage sexting is a new and little understood practice. Find out more about the phenomenon. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/373 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/354 ”When parents convey clear norms on what is right and wrong, they create a protective barrier," says researcher. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/354 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/348 A fun and entertaining online game that gives your child a basic understanding of the value of money. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/348 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/346 Good advice on how to help children assess information and relate to hateful messages. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/346 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/342 Pupils who are allowed to surf the Internet more freely are less "vulnerable" to online dangers. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/342 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/328 Useful information to keep your children safe when they’re playing online. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/328 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/327 An increasing amount of time spent on computers may affect the development of children's brains. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/327 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/317 The largely popular video game Call of Duty is a game for adults, but a lot of children want to play the game. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/317 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/312 Both Nintendo and Sony create game consoles for people on the move. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/312 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/313 It’s important to teach children to create strong passwords, and to keep them secret. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/313 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/314 Find out how you can prevent viruses, worms and trojan horses from causing great damage. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/314 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/306 The possibilities different media have to offer make it more challenging for parents to guide and set limits. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/306 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/305 A recent survey shows that young people spend a lot more time using entertainment media than five years ago. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/305 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/298 Strong images from Japan are being shown in the news media all over the world. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/298 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/299 Kids and Media have met Microsoft’s American X-Box team and Wifi Media Holland. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/299 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/303 Here is some good advice to those who have children and a webcam at home. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/303 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/271 Kids and Media attended the Consumer Electronic Show 2010 (CES). http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/271 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/272 "Children should be mature before they receive their first phone," says Patrik Faubert. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/272 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/41 What can you as a parent do to prevent your child from being bullied online? http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/41 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/43 There are many good reasons to talk with teenagers about porn, but who dares to? http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/43 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/44 Kids and Media have asked the youngsters for advice to parents... http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/44 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/45 We talk to Game Garden in the Netherlands... http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/45 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/89 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. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/89 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/121 A sensational Mickey Mouse game is being launched next year, and Kids and Media had the honor of attending the presentation, hosted by the designer himself. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/121 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/99 Playstation 3? Nintendo Wii? Xbox 360 Live? http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/99 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/187 Facebook has a 13-year age limit but many children younger than this wish to be part of the online community... http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/187 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/208 The French Senate has proposed a bill to ban pupils from using cell phones. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/208 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/425 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. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/425 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/239 Young people’s diaries are shared openly with the whole world through online blogging. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/239 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/42 The PEGI system will become the sole method of classifying video games in the UK. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/42 http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/379 Industry watchdog PhonepayPlus aims to educate pupils about mobile download costs. http://www.kidsandmedia.org/article/379