News Archive
Pupils need to spend less time on computers and 'do more art and craft to improve brainpower'
Saturday 12. of July 2008By: The Daily Mail
The decline of traditional art and craft skills is threatening children's intellectual development, a report claims today.
Background TV is bad for young children's development, says study
Tuesday 15. of July 2008By: The Guardian
Having the TV on in the background reduces the quality and quantity of play in young children and may slow their development, according to researchers who studied children playing with and without background TV.
Ofcom to investigate baby TV channels over child development fears
Tuesday 14. of October 2008By: The Daily Mail
Ofcom is to look into evidence that TV channels aimed at pre-school children are damaging child development.
Are our children at risk from the baby TV stations?
Monday 13. of October 2008By: Daily Mail
Television channels aimed at pre-school children are damaging their development, researchers have claimed.
Exposure to Media Violence and Young Children with and Without Disabilities: Powerful Opportunities for Family-Professional Partnerships
Thursday 20. of November 2008By: Early Childhood Education Journal
Pay to read article! Free preview - There is growing concern regarding the amount and type of violence that young children are exposed to on a daily basis.
Does Cartoon Violence Beget Aggressive Behavior in Real Life? An Opposing View
Thursday 20. of November 2008By: Early Childhood Education Journal
Pay to read article! Free preview - A commonly accepted belief is that the violence depicted in television programs, particularly cartoons, has a negative impact on young children’s behavior.
TV is positive influence on child development
Tuesday 18. of November 2008By: Media Week
Television, when appropriately managed and supervised, can be a positive influence in a child's life, and its impact is likely to be improved through the use of a digital TV recorder, according to a report by top psychologist Dr...