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Difficult Questions About Sex
You’d think it would be easier for us post-sexual-revolution parents. We have no problem explaining to a three-year-old how babies are born, so shouldn’t we take it in stride when it’s time to...
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Sexting and Your Child
What your tween/teenage daughter or son do online may not make tabloid headlines, as is the common case with the Miley’s and Justin’s of the world, but any form of sexting - the sending and receiving...
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Online Games: Game vs. Addiction
Playing games is a natural part of growing up. It’s one way that kids learn to socialize and compete. Computer and online games, in most instances, are no more dangerous than other games that kids play. But...
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The Mistakes Kids Make Online
On the one hand, today’s technology – particularly the Internet and cell phones – provides kids wonderful opportunities to learn, recreate, and communicate. On the other, it also provides the...
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Kids and Music
The Jonas Brothers Joe, Kevin and Nick Jonas are the newest in the boy band genre; these guys actually write their own material. Hits: • Paranoid • Lovebug Also known for Their own TV show...
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My Bicycling Teen
It’s 7 a.m. on a frosty winter’s morning when I open up the garage door for my 14 year old son, Andy. He dons his helmet and his “kakashi” mask to keep his face and ears warm, but insists on...
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Eight Ways to Deal with Cyberbullies
Like so many other facets of your kids' lives, bullying has now gone online too. If you think your kids haven't experienced bullying in the digital schoolyard-think again. Half of all kids have been bullied in...
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5 Best Active Wii Games: We Cheer 2
We Cheer 2 brings the upbeat fun of cheerleading to kids at home with its entertaining adaptation of the challenge and spirit of the competitive sport. Utilizing the Wii Remotes as virtual pom-poms, players...
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5 Best Active Wii Games: Wii Fit Plus
Wii Fit Plus combines fun and fitness in one. Expanding on the original Wii Fit software, Wii Fit Plus is packed with every feature from Wii Fit—plus new exercises and tools to personalize your...
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5 Best Active Wii Games: Active Life Extreme Challenge
Extreme Challenge kicks ACTIVE LIFE into high gear, featuring extreme themed sports such as base jumping, street luge and rock climbing. Kids...
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Online Community Safety Tips for Teens
Unless your teens are total strangers to the Internet, they know about websites like Myspace.com, Facebook.com or Xanga.com.What's the allure of these and hundreds of other free online communities? Teens flock to...
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5 Best Active Wii Games: Wii Sports Resort
Wii Sports Resort gets kids up and moving as they discover a wide range of new sports and activities in a tropical paradise. Players go ...
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5 Best Active Wii Games: Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
Mario and Sonic are headed to Vancouver to compete in the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to...
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Character is the Key
There’s no rehearsing being a parent. We’re just thrown on stage, without a lot of training. There’s no pre-written script, no lines to memorize. And each child is different, so it’s hard to...
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Spooktacular Treats for Halloween
Halloween is the perfect holiday to try out some outrageous and bizarre recipes, especially if your tween or teen is hosting a party. To help you serve up a simple but spooktacular feast, we’ve...
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