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Kiwi Kids turning "Robo-Kids" with Toshiba

AUCKLAND, June 30, 2008 - As part of an effort to get kids excited about science and technology and build the scientific skills base of New Zealand's future workforce, Toshiba Information Systems Division (ISD) has announced its sponsorship of RoboCup Junior, a science and technology-oriented, robotics education initiative launched across the country this month.

Should It Be Against The Law To Be A Jerk Online?

In large part due to the sad story of Megan Meier, we're suddenly seeing a rush for politicians to rush through "anti-cyberbullying" that make cyberbullying illegal. It's hard to see how such legislation will pass constitutional muster, but it seems to be more along the lines of previous legislation attempts to "protect the children" that will do little to actually protect children. Certainly, kids getting bullied is a problem -- and cyberbullying can make it that much more difficult for kids who feel that they "can't escape" as the bullying can follow them outside of school. But that doesn't mean that tossing kids in jail for taunting other kids is the answer. At some point, people need to realize that there are people out there who are going to act like jerks -- and throwing people in jail isn't going to change that, though it likely wi

M rating stops few kids from playing

Despite 94 percent of stores that sell video games saying they prevent kids younger than 17 from buying M-rated games, half of underage secret shoppers sent to major retailers by the National Institute on Media and Family were able to buy those games, according to a 2007 survey. Kids as young as 12 were able to buy the M-rated games half the time, while 15-year-olds were successful in 75 percent of their efforts. The good news: Eight-year-old shoppers were stopped.

Art and imagination rule at Spiral Garden

Kids at Bloorview Kids Rehab's Spiral Garden animate snake puppet Splat Diddley at the integrated day camp for kids with and without disabilities, June 8, 2008.

Children's Museum of Manhattan Premieres New 'Adventures with Dora and Diego' Interactive Exhibition on May 20 Inspired by Award-Winning Nickelodeon Preschool Series Go, Diego, Go! and Dora the Explorer

New Multi-Sensory Exhibit Transports Kids to Dora's House and Diego's Animal Habitats; Teaches Kids about Latino Culture, Science and Animal Facts NEW YORK, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 20, the Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) opens the brand-new "Adventures with Dora and Diego" exhibit, the nation's only museum exhibition inspired by the popular characters from the award-winning Nickelodeon series, Go, Diego, Go! and Dora the Explorer. CMOM, Nickelodeon and the animated series' creators Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh have collaborated to create a multi-sensory environment that transports kids to the shows' familiar settings like Dora's house, Diego's Animal Rescue Center and a tropical rainforest. The bilingual exhibition uses various interactive elements to help educate young visitors about Latino culture, science and animal fact

Kids admit violent video games make them aggressive

London, May 17 : A majority of kids in Britain believe that playing violent computer games, such as the recently launched Grand Theft Auto IV, are responsible for aggressive behaviour, according to a new survey.

Physical activity report tallies screen time, suggests kids limit their hours

TORONTO - Kids are putting in so much screen time - on computers, watching television and playing video games - that a report card on physical activity levels among children and youth is taking direct aim at the situation.

Entertaining the Kids for Free - With Linux

School will soon be out for the summer. There are a slew of Linux programs for kids -- including Tux Paint, Celestia and Edubuntu -- that parents can use to entertain the little ones.

Entertaining the Kids for Free - With Linux

School will soon be out for the summer. There are a slew of Linux programs for kids -- including Tux Paint, Celestia and Edubuntu -- that parents can use to entertain the little ones.

Entertaining the Kids for Free - With Linux

School will soon be out for the summer. There are a slew of Linux programs for kids -- including Tux Paint, Celestia and Edubuntu -- that parents can use to entertain the little ones.

MEMS and Nanotechnology for Kids wins 2008 IPPY book award

(Nanowerk News) MEMS & Nanotechnology for Kids, written by Marlene Bourne and published by Scottsdale-based Bourne Research LLC, is a bronze medal recipient of the 12th Annual Independent Publisher (IPPY) Book Award in the Juvenile/Young Adult Non-Fiction category. Honoring the best independently published books of the past year, more than 3,100 entries came from 16 countries around the world; winners included works from renowned publishers such as Afton Historical Society Press, Harvard University Press and Yale University Press.

MEMS & Nanotechnology for Kids Wins 2008 IPPY Book Award

Proving that "small is cool," book that aims to inspire kids about the possibilities of next-generation science and engineering is honored by Independent Publisher for best Juvenile/Young Adult Non-Fiction.

Burger King touts healthy kids' meal, Starbucks to close 600 stores, anti-Obama bloggers blame spam flags for shutdowns

Burger King touts healthy kids' meal, Starbucks to close 600 stores, anti-Obama bloggers blame spam flags for shutdowns

Robot Kits for Kids

Each year I get a handful of family members and acquaintances asking if I know about any robot kits their kids or grandkids might like for [insert winter holiday of choice here]. Since I know the question is coming from one of my uncles this year (howdy, Uncle Jim!), I figured I'd head it off at the pass and write it all down now for anyone else who's asking the same question.

Anti-violence video game to teach kids how to resolve conflicts peacefully

Anti-violence video game to teach kids how to resolve conflicts peacefullyWashington, May 18 : Amidst growing concerns over the disastrous effects of violent videogames on children, a University of Maryland and Human Development Professor has helped develop a new video game that teaches youngsters the principles of peace and non-violence.

LINUX BLOG SAFARIEntertaining the Kids for Free - With Linux

School will soon be out for the summer. There are a slew of Linux programs for kids -- including Tux Paint, Celestia and Edubuntu -- that parents can use to entertain the little ones.

NFPA Launches Web Tools for Kids

The National Fire Protection Association introduced a new cast of characters to help kids learn valuable safety lessons in a web environment. The Uh-Ohs are brightly colored block-shaped critters that are cute, but can’t grasp the importance of safety, which leads them and their fans saying.

Valve quietly mulls Wii kids' game, MMORPG

After unleashing blockbuster upon blockbuster on the PC gaming public, Valve Software is looking to mix things up a little. In an interview with ComputerAndVideoGames.com, Valve's Doug Lombardi has revealed that many Valve staffers are mulling the prospect of making a kids' game exclusively for the Nintendo Wii.

Nature trails, historical reenactments, theatre festivals, modern art and storytellers - for inspiration on what to do with the kids this week, click here.

Looking for ways to keep the kids busy over the summer half term? We've worked hard on your behalf, searching the UK for the pick of family-friendly places to go. But don't just take our word for it. If you know of something good going on in your part of the country, do click here to tell other parents about it.

News.blog: Videogames don't breed violent kids

Two Harvard researchers have concluded that there's no data to support the notion that violent videogames cause the kids who play them to act out violence in real life, contrary to the vast majority of media outlets that would have the public thinking otherwise. The $1.5m (£760,000) study, which began in 2004, closely examined 1,200 children after bouts with violent games like Grand Theft Auto and not-so-violent titles like The Sims.

Harvard researchers: Violent video games OK for kids

Two Harvard researchers have concluded that there's no data to support the notion that violent video games cause the kids who play them to act out violence in real life, contrary to the vast majority of media outlets that would have the public thinking otherwise. The $1.5 million study, which began in 2004, closely examined 1,200 children after bouts with violent games like Grand Theft Auto and not-so-violent titles like The Sims.

How Sega And Nintendo Games Help With the Kids

Parents are always looking for another way to get some quiet around the house. Maybe it’s sending the kids outside to play, maybe it’s having them watch TV. But there is another way and that’s video games. If you are a parent, it may be a good idea to look into how a used Nintendo 64 or Sega Genesis system can help with this.

If you like violent video games, beware: your kids notice

Edmonton psychologist Justin Wong has a message for adult video game fanatics salivating for the latest crime-and-violence splatterfest: Your kids are watching you.

Guest Author, David Gustave: We have to change our attitude towards kids

Guest Author, David Gustave: We have to change our attitude towards kids - Commentators - Independent.co.uk">Digg It

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