Andy Robertson
Andy Robertson has three children and has written about technology for families for 15 years. He is a freelance family technology expert for the BBC and recently wrote the Taming Gaming book for parents. The book is supported by a Family Video Game Database.
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How to encourage children to learn different skills online
Our online safety expert panel shares tips for encouraging children to use their devices to build skills over endless scrolling.
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How can parents encourage teens to balance online and offline activities?
Experts Andy Robertson and Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov discuss the importance of helping teens balance online and offline activities.
Guidance
Accessibility: Video games designed for everyone
Learn about accessibility in video games with guidance from tech expert, Andy Robertson.
Guidance
YouTube: Tips and tricks to keep your children entertained and safe
YouTube can be a powerful source of education and entertainment for your child. Learn tips on how to keep them safe with help from expert Andy Robertson.
Expert opinion
What is Doki Doki Literature Club? What parents need to know
Learn about Doki Doki Literature Club (DDLC) and alternatives more appropriate for children.
Guidance
Fortnite Battle Royale — What parents need to know
Tech expert Andy Robertson runs through Fortnite Battle Royale's features and benefits, and offers advice on how to keep children safe.
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What are the impacts of dual-screening?
Dual-screening is common among multi-device owners, but how does it impact children? Experts weigh in.
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Using tech to engage with the environment
Gaming and tech expert, Andy Robertson, discusses how parents can help get their children engaged with the environment by using different games and apps.
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How to help children communicate appropriately online
Socialising with become a large part of online gaming and social media. Our expert panel has support for your child's communication with others online.
News & blogs
Games that get children into coding
Family games expert Andy Robertson shares all you need to know about the next big thing in the world of gaming.
News & blogs
VSC rating board expands Family Video Game Database accessibility game search
Is Roblox safe for children to play? This is the question that a lot of parents are grappling with, following the recent concerns raised in the media. To help ease those fears, Pocket-lint tech journalist and games expert Andy Robertson sheds light on the game and how it can be played safely.
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How can I help my child have a safer digital Christmas?
Get advice from online safety experts to help children use new digital Christmas gifts safely.
News & blogs
Family guide to Roblox games
Internet Matters gaming expert Andy Robertson provides a family guide to Roblox games such as Adopt Me, Phantom Forces and MeepCity.
Launch of Family Video Game Database
The campaign, created by End Violence Against Children Fund and backed by Facebook, has been launched to help young people ‘Stay safe at home. Stay Safe online'.
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How to talk about wellbeing and tech with children
Internet Matters experts give practical advice and tips on children and young people's wellbeing and how, if it does, is affected by technology.
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How video games can help children manage their emotions
From finding calm to ordering a chaotic world, Tech expert Andy Robertson highlights how children can use video games to manage their emotions.
Expert opinion
Call of Duty Modern Warfare – What Parents Need to Know
Get insights on how Call of Duty works to help young people play safely.
Expert opinion
How voice assistants are changing the way we use technology
Tech expert Andy Robertson shares insight on how the likes of Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri have changed the way his family interact with tech and get information.
News & blogs
The future of loot boxes in video games – gaming and gambling
Learn how to protect children from the lure of loot boxes and in-app purchases in video games with advice from our tech expert Andy Robertson.
eSafety news
Parents guide to the Fortnite World Cup
Learn more about the Fornite World Cup and why it's gathered a lot of press coverage and why it could inspire young children to join esports gaming.
News & blogs
What you need to know about WHO gaming disorder
Gaming Disorder has been added to the WHO ICD-11 disease classification in the section on “Disorders due to addictive behaviours”.
Expert opinion
What to do if gaming gets out of hand
Gaming expert Andy Robertson gives advice on how to help children manage their emotions when gaming affects their mood or mental state.
Guidance
Parent’s gaming guide to Apex Legends multiplayer game
While Fortnite is not about to disappear, there is a new battle royale game competing for children’s attention. Apex Legends offer the same style of gun-battle on a shrinking map with lots of other players. Here’s what you need to know about it if your child is asking to play.
News & blogs
Taming Gaming book is a great resource for schools and parents
Andy Robertson shares his book, Taming Gaming, with support from Internet Matters.
E-safety news
Momo Challenge – What parents should know about online crazes
Momo Challenge is the latest in a series of chain-letter viral stories. It’s arresting because of the disturbing image that represents the Momo character.
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Can violent video games encourage my child to be aggressive?
Multiple studies across the world have found no concrete link between violence in video games and behaviours in children. However, not every child will respond in the same way. See what the experts say to help you support your child in positive online gaming.
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What is ‘gaming addiction’ and how can you prevent children from developing it?
As gaming addiction has officially been recognised by the World Health Organisation as a mental health condition, we ask our experts to provide guidance on what it is and what steps parents can take to protect children from developing the condition.
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Tips to keep kids safe while playing popular video games during holidays
From Fortnite to Roblox, get tips to keep kids safe while playing the most popular video games.
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What is the best way to use parental controls to protect my child online?
Get expert advice on how to use parental controls alongside other strategies to help children have a safer online experience.
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What does the Internet of Things mean for children growing up?
See what experts say about managing the Internet of Things (IoT).