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Christy's Family Computing Blog October 2007 Archive

By Christy Matte, About.com Guide to Family Computing

Dads and Technology Collide at Geekdad

Tuesday October 30, 2007
There are days when my husband and I look at each other and wonder what we've gotten ourselves into. Our kids are adorable and relatively well-behaved (as much as a ... Read More

Internet Safety: Parent's Guide to Internet Safety

Monday October 29, 2007
The news is filled with stories of Internet predators, pornography and other things that are likely to give parents nightmares. For years, the experts have suggested Internet filters as the ... Read More

Website of the Week: The Wooden Wagon

Friday October 26, 2007
I stumbled across The Wooden Wagon while looking for gift ideas for my son's second birthday. They have some fabulous European wooden toys. Yes, as cool as I think ... Read More

Parents More Ambivalent About Internet Use for Teens

Thursday October 25, 2007
A recent study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project shows that parents are more ambivalent about whether Internet access is a positive thing for their teens. The number ... Read More

Webkinz World

Monday October 22, 2007
My daughter received her first Webkinz stuffed animal (the Persian cat, if you're curious) at just two months' old. Apparently, my sister thought I might like to play on Webkinz ... Read More

Cool Mom Picks 2007 Safer Toy Guide

Saturday October 20, 2007
The holidays are coming, you're stressed about finding "the right" toys for your kids and you could use a little help.  Where do you turn? You ask the other Cool ... Read More

Toy and Food Recalls

Friday October 12, 2007
With the announcement of yet more toy and food recalls, it's natural to be a bit nervous. Luckily, the Internet makes it easy to stay on top of everything that's ... Read More

Win a Lenovo ThinkCentre Computer and a $25,000 Software Package

Wednesday October 10, 2007
Kids ages 8-18 can team up with an adult mentor, such as a grandparent or friend over the age of 50, to enter the "Listen to a Life Essay Contest" ... Read More

Dell Goes Green

Wednesday October 10, 2007
"Going Green" is a popular buzz phrase in the media today as concerns and awareness of global warming continue to grow. If environmental friendly practices are important to you, you'll ... Read More

Enjoy Disney's "The Game Plan" Online

Sunday October 7, 2007
Fans of Disney's The Game Plan should take a moment to visit the official website. In addition to the typical synopsis and credits, you can find fun wallpapers and screensavers. ... Read More
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