Finding the right games and apps for your family tablet
Whether you have new technology for Christmas or are looking to find new ways to enjoy older devices, here's some essential advice on apps and games for families.
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Pokémon is Go...again
Game set to make a comeback over Christmas with new and limited edition characters including Pikachu in a Santa hat.
450,000 children gamble in England and Wales every week
A new Gambling Commission report suggests that 9,000 are likely to be problem gamblers.
How Google is helping pupils become VR Pioneers
Exploring the trenches in World War One and taking in the view from the top of the world’s tallest structure was all in a day’s learning for year 7 pupils at Chesterfield High.
Nearly half of 5-15-year-olds own a tablet
Forty four per cent have a device according to Ofcom's new report into the media habits and attitudes of UK children.
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.
Mummy vlogging to the Millennials
Siobhan Freegard, co-founder of Netmums, talks about her YouTube network Channel Mum.
Another games developer cracks down on gambling sites
The company behind the Eve Online game issues warning to all online gambling sites using its content.
Setting boundaries that work
Children need boundaries to make them feel safe - and to push against. This is as important online as off. The Parent Zone's Sophie Linington offers some tips on digital boundary-setting.
Monitoring apps: what parents should know
There's been quite a lot of interest recently in monitoring apps, which allow you to track your child, alerting you to where they are and what they're doing. Sounds like a brilliant idea, no? But experts warn you should think twice before putting your child under surveillance. We look at the pros and cons.