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icon - entertainment largeAs a parent, you’re the one who introduces your child to the world of entertainment. The books you read, the music you listen to, the films you watch are part of your identity and they’ll become part of your child’s too.

When the kids are young they’ll probably soak up your enthusiasms. But as they get older, they’ll develop their own views… which is when things get really interesting.

OK, chances are they won’t like your musical taste and they may wish you’d bought that latest techie gizmo for them rather than yourself, but you’ll be learning more about each other every step of the way.

In this section, we look at Music and Movies, Books, Toys and Games – and how to keep one step ahead in the ever-changing world of Technology.

icon - movies music small Music and movies    icon - technology small Technology   

icon - books toys games small Books, toys and games

Are video games a problem for children?

Should you be worried if your son or daughter is glued to their Xbox or PSP? Should you restrict their daily game time, or just the games they play? And, despite their bad press, can video games actually be good for children?

 

The best children’s books with dads in

Father and child readingKids love books, but let’s face it, some children’s books can be really boring, especially after the 1000th reading. With that in mind, we’ve chosen 10 corkers for all ages, and if that’s not enough, all the books feature great dad characters too.

Ten films you’ll enjoy with your kids

Next time you're renting a DVD for the kids, get one from our list and leave the turkeys on the shelf. We've selected 10 cracking films for children of different ages - and made sure you'll enjoy them too.

 

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