Guest post by researchers, Professor Sue Nichols and Dr Hannah Soong, The University of South Australia. As Australian governments continue to debate social media risks for children, new research from the University of South Australia suggests that an all-out ban could have detrimental effects on tweens. In a new study, researchers found that young children aged 10-11 … [Read more...] about Benefits of kids using digital media
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Code Club for Kids: Learn Coding
Code Club is a global network of volunteers who run after-school clubs for children aged 9 to 11. Code Club hosts groups at: The Code Club website is packed with educational materials and resources to run classes. There are over 13,000 active Code Clubs around the world in 160 countries. How to Get Involved Can you help inspire the next generation of coders? … [Read more...] about Code Club for Kids: Learn Coding
Exploding Kittens Releases Four Games for Preschool Kids
Exploding Kittens, a leading gaming and entertainment company, announced the launch of Kitten Games, an entirely new line of four tabletop games created for children ages 4 and up. The new titles include I Want My Teeth Back, Hurry Up Chicken Butt, The Best Worst Ice Cream, and My Parents Might Be Martians. The launch marks a major milestone for the … [Read more...] about Exploding Kittens Releases Four Games for Preschool Kids
Manage Screen Time while Kids are on School Holidays
Guest post by researcher, Dr. Amanda Watson, The University of South Australia. Vacation care, sports programs, or performing arts – whatever your child’s interests, researchers say that adding structure to the school holiday is a great way to keep kids healthy and active over the break. In the first Australian study of its kind, University of South … [Read more...] about Manage Screen Time while Kids are on School Holidays
Santa’s North Pole Games: Elf on the Shelf
If you’re looking for a one-stop shop to entertain your kids over the Christmas holidays, head to Santa’s North Pole website. The kid’s page has games, activities, and videos. You can pan around the screen for a full 360-degree view. As you play games, you’ll fill up your meter. Then as you progress, you’ll earn festive decorations for the tree and earn mystery … [Read more...] about Santa’s North Pole Games: Elf on the Shelf