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FamilyGamerTV

Jump! Mag will be working with FamilyGamerTV to bring you the newest information on games and technology via their YouTube channel.

FamilyGamerTV is an indie channel offering real life video-game coverage from/for real families, children and parents. With early access to latest games, they get families to try them out first. These often take the form of fly-on-the-wall mini-docs, previews, reviews and hands-on let’s play videos. We will have regular contributions from FamilyGamerTV with reviews and advice on the best games to buy.

Check out the videos on their channel – here’s a little taster.

Events, Written By You

The Girlguide Girls’ Attitude Survey – Written By You

My name is Isla Whateley, I’m a 17-year-old Girlguiding member from Glasgow and a member of the charity’s youth panel Advocate. We discuss issues affecting girls and young women and look for ways to seek change.

Every year, Girlguiding publishes research into the opinions of girls and young women in the UK, called the Girls’ Attitude Survey. The findings from the latest report show that girls and young women are experiencing shocking levels of everyday sexism and discrimination at school, on the street and online.

For example, 75 per cent of girls aged 11-12 say sexism affects most areas of their life, 87 per cent think women are judged more for looks than ability and one in five 7-11 year-olds say they have been on a diet.

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The Nokia Be Remarkable Conference for Girls

Nokia Remarkable Women is a recently developed celebration and community of women challenging conventions, bravely being different and inspiring others.

The fantastic and first Nokia Be Remarkable Conference for Girls was held on December 1st, in Holborn, London, a day of lively discussion, dance and creativity for girls between 11-14.

There was an opportunity to see Ruby Doha and Kimberley Wilson from Great British Bake Off 2013 speak about their experiences on the programme, how it was to be put under pressure in the public eye, and their tips on how to pursue your dreams and overcome the struggles we all experience.

Kimberley and Ruby answered a range of interesting questions from the audience, before signing autographs and posing for photographs with fans.

We were lucky enough to catch up with Kimberley and Ruby, and you can read what advice they had to give on being self- confident soon on Jump! Mag.

The day included taking part in 4 different workshops, where the attendees were put into groups and got to take part in each exciting and varied activity, including:

Creative session making mini-magazines celebrating positive role models
Amazing street dance workshop with

Tips, hints and tasks session on how to love yourself more and be your own BFF
A workshop with a magical theme addressing all things friendship.

It really was a fantastic day, and such a great opportunity to discuss ideas and opportunities open to us and of course – make whole new bunch of friends!

There are plans to hold many more of these events in the future, so keep your eye on the Nokia Remarkable Women website in order to be able to secure your place!

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Great Gifts For Kids and Adults

After the success of our Ace Classroom Gadgets article, we thought we’d follow up with some great gifts for kids and adults.

In the run up to Christmas, you might be wondering what to buy your family. Here are some ideas that won’t break the bank. If you are feeling very creative, then check out our article with fab homemade presents.

The above Bubblewrap Onesie is truly awesome. So awesome that it is sold out, but the company has informed us that it will be back in stock on 27^th November and you can pre-order on site. Here is a similar one in US, although these are adult sizes. It occurs to us that you could buy a whole roll of bubble wrap for the same price and make one each for all the family!

Ideal for – Parents, so that you can hug them and pop the bubbles!

UPDATE

We discovered this ace AstroGrrl USB Stick today, and HAD to share it with you. It was developed by ScienceGrrls, a broad-based, grassroots organisation celebrating and supporting women in science in UK.

Ideal for: Science and Astrogeeks

We asked parents on Twitter recently what their favourite present was, when they were kids. The product most often mentioned was a ‘boombox’. Any idea what that is? Go ask older relatives. The modern alternative to a boombox is a speaker for iPod or MP3 players. This one is splashproof, and protects your gadget while you listen, which we think is pretty nifty.

Ideal for – music-mad sibling

A Personal Library Kit is a great gift for those who like to lend books, and fun for kids too. Play at being a librarian for a day. Which book would you recommend? Available for £12.95 in UK, and $13.45 in US.

Ideal for – Bookworms, large and small

An amusing gift for the whole family, and one you can take with you when you visit relatives over Christmas to get everyone telling an adventure story. You can take turns telling a story with these StoryCubes, or take turns in a group. They cost $7.95 in US and £10.95 in UK. Find a local stockist here.

Ideal for: All the family

Do you like grammar lessons in school? If you sometimes get your there, their, they’re muddled, then this mug will help. It would also be a fab present for a parent who loves grammar. It costs £7.95 in UK. We haven’t found them in US, but the Literacy Company deliver worldwide.

Ideal for – grammar nitpickers

Watch out, the ZOMBIES are coming! But don’t worry, we will save you, with this excellent gooey Zombie Blood showergel, they won’t realise that you are still a human. Phew! If you are in US, then this is even more disgusting – a nose shower gel dispenser.

Ideal for – Zombie-like Siblings, especially teens

If all that battling with Zombies has tired you out, relax with a homemade Slushy. Take the cup out of freezer where you stashed it a couple of hours before, fill with your favourite beverage – instant slushy! Cool, huh? Available in US for $13.62, and in UK for £9.99

Ideal for – Siblings, especially little ones

This gift combines two fun activities – taking notes and origami. Once you have finished with your note, fold it up to create one of 10 different shapes such as a pig, penguin, boat or a crane. You can order them here in US for $4.99 and here in UK for £2.

Ideal for – parents, to take into the office, and fold when they are boooored

Something a little different – these glass bottles are available here, but you can often find similar ones in charity / thrift shops

Ideal for – aunts and grannies who like pretty things

This one made us laugh so much, we just HAD to include it. A Skull Egg Shaper. GENIUS! Available here in US for $9.99 and here in UK for £11.49

Suitable for – everyone!

All prices correct at time of publishing.

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Introducing Ailsa – Our Conti-Reporter

Thank you to all who entered our competition to find a Conti-Reporter. We are delighted to introduce you to Ailsa, who will be reporting from the UEFA U17 Women’s Championship Finals next week.

In the coming days, we will let Ailsa loose on our Instagram and Twitter accounts, to keep you up to date on her preparation for the trip.

Thanks to Continental UK, for sponsoring her trip, and for enabling us to report from the touchline of one of the most exciting football tournaments of the year.

My name is Ailsa Cowen and I’m 15 years old.

I love writing and photography. I write for my local newspaper and I have for a few years;I usually report on anything to do with women’s football, local music events or anything to do with the local young people. I have taken photographs for a variety of local events and I absolutely love it!

I’m madly into my music as well, I regularly go to gigs with my friends and I love everything music.

I’m completely mad on sport and I’ve played football since I was about six years old. I love playing it because it’s clearly the best sport there is. I enjoy playing football even more because my best friends all play as well, which is what women/girls football is all about.

I play in goal, but I think you have to be slightly mad to play in goal, diving at peoples feet and running out at strikers.

As well as playing football, I also love watching the Women’s Super League games. My favourite team is Everton Ladies, due to Rachel Brown-Finnis plays for them. I can not wait to be a reporter for the Under 17s European Championship! I’m so excited!

Journalists and photographers – What are your top tips for Ailsa? She will be interviewing players, working with a professional camera team, and sending regular updates on Social Media.

Help her out with some advice from experienced reporters.