Kids and Computers: Advice on Children's Computer Safety, Fun and Education

You've found the perfect place for expert guidance on helping your children get the most from computers while maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Our trusted advice from health and educational professionals covers everything from choosing the right equipment to online safety, creative activities and age-appropriate learning. Kids And Computers is here to help.

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The Computer as a Learning Tool

Computers, if used well, can deliver incredible opportunities for learning – especially when harnessed to the internet. So how do you get the most from you...

Computer Parts Naming Game

There are lots of different parts that go together to make your computer work. Do you think could name them all, and do you know which bits fit where? Ginger...

Computer use and your Child's Posture

Anyone who has used a computer for any length of time will know that back ache is a common problem and regular computer use can also lead to repetitive strai...

Computing for Girls

In the UK there is still a definite gender gap in the computing professions, with women making up less than 20% of the workforce. Our girls are technological...

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Computer Crossword Puzzle

How well do you know your computer? Do you think you can name all the parts and how it fits together? Sally and Peter are trying to complete this crossword p...

Computer Parts Naming Game

There are lots of different parts that go together to make your computer work. Do you think could name them all, and do you know which bits fit where? Ginger...

Dinosaur Dash Puzzle

Sophie and Clive love playing computer games. Do you have a favourite game to play? One of Sophie and Clive's favourites is 'Dinosaur Dash' which they're pla...

Robbo the Robot's Amazing Maze

Meet Robbo-5 the robot. He's a very special robot, as he's got a maze instead of a body! He loves to play games with people and see if they can find their wa...

Robot Colouring Activity

Wouldn't it be brilliant to have your very own robot! He could tidy your room up for you, make your bed and do your homework! This robot is called Dan-Do-14...

Robot Maths Adding Activity

There's going to be a huge robot party - Robbo the robot has asked all his friends, but now he needs to know how many robots will be coming. Do you think you...

Your Child's Relationship With the Computer

As with all areas of parenting how to manage your child’s relationship with the computer can present hundreds of questions, and very few of them have simpl...

Fact Sheet: Setting Up a Computer for Your Child

Getting the right set up for your child’s computer could make a huge difference to their future computer use. This fact sheet should help you get them off...

Introducing a Pre-Schooler to a Computer: A Case Study

Preschool computer use is an area of debate. How do you prepare your child for school without inhibiting their development in other areas? This case study lo...

Your Child and the Internet: Common Questions

All children are different so there isn’t a hard and fast rule for what age you should let them surf the net unsupervised. 85% of parents with 11 year old...

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