Log on and actually play video games with your kids? That’s what one UK group is recommending! Read more in this Sky News article.
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Parents: Here’s why you should play video games with your kids
Is Too Much Device Use Bad For Kids?
A landmark study of more than 11,000 kids aimed to gauge the effect screen time is having on their brains. Initial brain scans from the study conclude that children who spend more than seven hours a day on screens experience premature thinning of the cortex. The report also notes that younger children who have more than two hours of screen time a day receive lower scores on tests focused on thinking and language skills.
Read more about the study in this month’s BayState Parent column.
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Talking to Kids About Online Porn
Online pornography is being served up to kids at alarming levels. In this column on BayState Parent, we offer tips and tricks to help your child navigate and avoid inappropriate adult content online.
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Those Free Apps Kids Use Have A Dark Side
Have you ever offered your child an iPad to play games in order to get some uninterrupted time to cook dinner, or to do some work around the house? Many of us have. It’s common for parents to allow young kids to play games on parent-owned phones or tablets.
But a new report from security firm Rubica finds many gaming apps for kids contain significant security risks and may not be safe for use. Find out more in this Cyber Savvy Mom column on BayState Parent.
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Social Media Linked To Higher Risk of Depression for Girls
Too much time using apps like Snapchat and Instagram could be having a negative impact on girls’ mental health. Read more in this month’s BayState Parent CyberSavvy Mom column.
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Cyber Savvy Mom 