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Check out our blogs for the thoughts of guest experts and the personal views of Parent Zone staff.
From its fun and colourful roster of games to its unique design, the Nintendo Switch is often seen as the family-friendly console. Here’s what you need to know.
With many of us trapped indoors for much of the day, streaming TV services are in demand. But if you’re settling down for a Netflix session, where do you start? Here’s our list of 40 great films and TV shows to try
Tamara Miller, Parent Zone’s Head of Digital, outlines her experience of moving the company from its office in North London to dozens of homes across the UK as the COVID-19 pandemic developed
You’re probably familiar with Facebook and some of the other big names – like Skype, Facetime and Hangouts – but Zoom might’ve flown under your radar. Because of the pandemic, the California-based company gained more active users by late February than it did during the entirety of 2019. So what is it – and is it safe for families?
In these strange times, young people can feel very cut off from their friends. Since the coronavirus crisis started, the video-chatting app Houseparty has enjoyed a surge in popularity.
Social distancing and self-isolation bring challenges for everyone, but teens face a particularly hard time. So how can you help?
With schools closing and many adults working from home, families are going to be cooped up – and that may present some difficulties for children and their parents. Here are our tips for keeping everyone’s spirits up as much as possible as we self-isolate
Sudden change is often bewildering, but for young people on the autistic spectrum it is especially difficult and sometimes distressing. Dr Hayley van Zwanenberg offers some advice
This Google Chrome extension promises “a new way to watch Netflix with your friends online”, making it just the thing for when we’re all stuck at home
With more and more of us self-isolating, seeing grandparents and other family members may suddenly become much harder. But that doesn’t mean you can’t keep in touch. We’ve compiled a list of activities to enjoy with grandparents and other family members living elsewhere
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