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Expert advice on gaming addiction in young people and children

6th January 2020 by Jason Shiers
Psychotherapist Jason Shiers shares his insight on online gaming and gaming addiction in young people and children
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Rise of the AI Influencer: Advice for parents on ‘picture perfect’ online personalities

Internet Matters
24th December 2019 by Internet Matters Team
Encouraging parents with advice on how to help their children be more critical of online content - following the rise of the AI influencer.
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The future of Loot Boxes in video games – gaming and gambling

13th September 2019 by Andy Robertson
Learn how to protect children from the lure of Loot Boxes and in-app purchases in video games with advice from our tech expert Andy Robertson.

Supercell gaming advice

9th July 2019 by Adriana Nobre
Get practical tips to help children stay safe and make the most out of their gaming experience on mobile and the most popular online games.

Mobile gaming: Tips for parents

2nd July 2019 by ghislaine
Mobile games guide for parents: what you need to know | Internet Matters. Learn about the benefits of mobile gaming and how children interact with it.
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What you need to know about WHO gaming disorder

20th June 2019 by Andy Robertson
Who Internet Gaming Disorder: What you need to know. Find out everything there is to know about this well-known gaming disorder from Internet Matters.

Social networking in gaming

17th June 2019 by Internet Matters Team
It is important to understand what social gaming platforms children are using to help them understand how to chat safely while gaming.
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What to do if gaming gets out of hand

17th June 2019 by Andy Robertson
Gaming expert Andy Robertson gives advice on how to help children manage their emotions when gaming affects their mood or mental state.
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Supporting teens as they explore their curiosity online

3rd June 2019 by Internet Matters Team
Vicky shares her experience of managing her child’s natural curiosity into sex online and ways she found worked for her.

Gaming guide for Teens

28th May 2019 by Internet Matters Team
See a guide to help parents of teens help children get the best out of their online gaming experience and stay safe.

Gaming guide for Pre-teens

28th May 2019 by Internet Matters Team
See a guide to help parents of pre-teens help children get the best out of their online gaming experience and stay safe.

Gaming guide for Pre-schoolers

28th May 2019 by Internet Matters Team
See a guide to help parents of pre-schoolers help children get the best out of their online gaming experience and stay safe.

Pre-teen (11-13) online safety advice

21st May 2019 by Internet Matters Team
Preteens (11year old to 13 year old) online safety advice | Internet Matters. Help children aged 11-13 years old (preteens) have a safe online experience.
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Supercell partners with us to continue their drive to improve child safety online

24th April 2019 by Internet Matters Team
One of the world’s leading mobile gaming developers, Supercell, has partnered with us in a bid to help children stay safe while gaming online.
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Parent’s gaming guide to Apex Legends multiplayer game

26th March 2019 by Andy Robertson
Similar to Fortnite, Apex Legends offers the same style of gun-battle on a shrinking map with lots of other players. Get expert tips to keep kids safe.

Resources to deal with online pornography

25th March 2019 by Internet Matters Team
See available resources to deal with online pornography and protect your children, along with organisations that offer helpful tools.