The iPad has become an iconic device, and in many ways it’s an ideal educational tool for children: user-friendly, compact, interactive, powerful, and even stylish!

It is now widely used in schools, but for a parent, the idea of your child using an iPad can be a daunting one: how do you know what they’re using it for, what are they looking at on the web, how and who are they communicating with online?

A Parent’s Guide to the iPad in easy steps, now in its third edition, aims to put your mind at ease. It’ll help you understand the iPad, whilst guiding your child to explore this exciting device. It covers all key functions including:

• Education and edutainment for kids of all ages
• Fun with games, photos and music
• Social networking safely
• Apps for creativity and productivity
• Online and physical security

An inspiring guide to using the iPad to encourage children to learn independently, as well as for enjoyable family activities!

Covers iOS 7

Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specialises in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and travelling abroad.