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Parent and child having internet security lesson.

September 15, 2018September 24, 2018 Mums&Dads 4 Comments internet safety

WELCOME TO THE FUTURE: Parenting in Digital Technology Age

We are surrounded by technology – helpful and dangerous, friendly and scary. What was science-fiction for our parents has become

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February 5, 2018January 16, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments STEM, Stockport, Stockport Grammar School

Stockport Grammar Pupils are Code Breaking Champions

Nine SGS pupils from the Fifth Year and Sixth Form competed against over 3,500 teams in the National Cipher Challenge at the University of Southampton. They proved they are the best codebreakers in the country and got the top team prize of £1,000.

Where in the world game by SuperBreak (thumbnail)

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June 25, 2016June 19, 2020 Mums&Dads 2 Comments

Easy Way for Kids to Learn Geography with Google Street View Game

“The Where in the World?” free online interactive game from travel provider SuperBreak is a great way for children and parents to play and learn geography facts together expanding their knowledge of the world.

Boy doing homework at the computer (thumbnail)

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April 6, 2016June 19, 2020 Sandi Mann 0 Comments

Whizzy Whizzy Bang Bang

Modern homework is less about getting books out and sharpening pencils as firing up the computer and getting to grips with Google… But is it good for kids? Combined with all the instant and engaging (but soundbite-short) technology around them, our kids are growing up with ever-decreasing attention spans and thresholds for boredom… They are getting bored more easily and lack the skills to cure their ennui themselves.

My Doodles In-Ear Headphones, owl and alien characters

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August 11, 2015July 2, 2021 Mums&Dads 20 Comments back to school, headphones and earbuds, presents, technology for kids

Make Every-day Technology More Exciting with My Doodles.

Win back to school bundle: backpack, ear buds, pencil case and A5 note pad by My Doodles, company that produce fun accessories for kids.

Dr Aric Sigman visits Manchester High School for Girls

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April 28, 2015January 16, 2020 Mums&Dads 1 Comment

Dr. Aric Sigman on the Overload of Screen Time in Young People

Renowned child health education expert and psychologist, Dr Aric Sigman, visited Manchester High School for Girls on Monday 27 April to warn pupils and parents about the effect than an overload of recreational screen time can have on the self-esteem and mental health of young people.

My Reward app - fun way to encourage children's behavior

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December 2, 2013June 19, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments encouraging good behavior, reward chart

New parenting app ‘My Rewards’

New parenting app ‘My Rewards’ brings all the benefits of traditional sticker reward star charts online; allows multiple users so all those who look after a child can participate; ensures that a child does the tasks their parents want them to.

Family using gadgets connected through Devolo dLAN® 500 WiFi

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November 15, 2013January 15, 2024 Mums&Dads 0 Comments

Tech Tops Santa Wish Lists, but will your Home be Tech Ready for Christmas?

Everybody wants to have new gadgets for Christmas. All of this technology means that households need to be tech ready. Read our tips and see if your home is ready to handle new gadgets this festive season.

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July 26, 2013October 19, 2018 Mike Stevenson 0 Comments internet safety

The Tangled Web

A report has recently pointed out that worldwide, more than one child in every hundred had accessed some form of pornography by the age of six.
Many parents are concerned that children are now growing up far too fast. In a recent study. .

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July 4, 2012September 26, 2016 Anyonita Green 1 Comment readers comments, twitter

In Defense of Those Who Don’t Tweet

… I’m a twenty-something technology-crazed, small business owner who hates Twitter. I just can’t get into the swing of it – where’s the fine line between witty and purposeful tweet and 140 characters of blatant TMI?