According to a recent survey conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of Telus, 59 percent of teens can’t live without the Internet and 75 percent of children in families that use the Internet are web savvy by the age of…

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By special guest author: Sarah Newton of www.TheTeenCoachBlog.com

What is the internet and gaming all about? I mean, why are teenagers so obsessed with these sites? What is the appeal of video games? Should parents be worried? What are teenagers actually…

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New software has been developed by the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation to help block gambling websites. The software, called BetStopper, was designed to help parents block online gambling sites on their home PCs. BetStopper is a new and improved version…

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In the online community “Second Life”, the creation of an avatar and a virtual identity are the building bricks to a new life.  For members, “Second Life” is an online vacation, or better yet – virtual reincarnation.  It is where…

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Video games and addiction seem to be the buzzwords of late 2008 and early 2009 ; with an abundance of news stories plastered online and offline.  The real question is, should excessive gaming be legally considered an addiction like gambling…

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Video game ratings are based on guidelines created by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), a self-regulating organization.

They were created as a means to assist consumers (especially parents) in their purchases by categorizing a game’s content and suitability.  A very…

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Regular players of shoot-em-up games, such as Half-Life and Medal of Honour, have much better visual skills than those who don’t play, according to scientists commissioned by the US Government’s National Institute of Health.

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Microsoft has taken a step in the right direction of accountability by creating a website specifically for parents interested in learning more about video game safety.  www.getgamesmart.com is all about how to develop healthy habits when it comes to playing…

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Story originally published: October 13, 2009

It seemed necessary and even harmless at first, but now after noticing that your children are regularly using the Internet at home for more than just homework or research, you’re beginning to grow concerned about the amount…

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Today, 97% of American youth play video games (Pew Internet & American Life Project). They play games both offline and online, for free, downloaded, a monthly fee, on different game platforms, and even 24/7. Gone are the days of Pong,…

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