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Can children become addicted to online gaming?
Dr Mark Griffiths, professor of behavioural addiction at Nottingham Trent University, offers his advice for parents concerned about their child's online gaming habits.
Everything you need to know about digital assistants
Whether it’s Alexa, Cortana or Siri, families are turning to these voice-controlled devices to help lighten the workload of their busy lives. But what are they and how can they impact family life?
World Teachers’ Day: Top tips for using tech to engage with parents
To celebrate World Teachers’ Day, former teachers Yusuf Tamanna and Marjun Ziarati offer their top tips for how teachers can use technology to help foster a better relationship with parents.
‘Helping kids thrive in the digital age isn’t just about online safety’
Editor Eleanor Levy explains how Parent Info is helping families deal with the challenges caused or amplified by the digital age.<
Daily memo 4 September - 8 September 2017
12 ways to spot if you're talking to a bot online + Are back-to-school photos putting children at risk? + Do smartphones make us less creative? + much more...
New guidelines tell parents something they already knew: it's OK to let small children watch a bit of telly
The American Academy of Pediatrics has overturned their controversial screen time guidelines which said children under the age of two should have no interaction with technology.
Smartphones are making parents more stressed out
A study has revealed how concerned parents are about the way devices are affecting their lives.
Help for parents of LGBTQ children
My Kid Is Gay website releases free advice package on National Coming Out Day.
Mental health: not the fault of bad parenting
When young people admit to having mental health problems, parents often blame themselves. There is still stigma and shame attached to this kind of illness, despite the fact that it's so common. But early diagnosis and treatment have been shown to work so it's important for parents to be open and supportive. Blaming yourself - or anyone else - doesn't help.