Last week, I posted about Club Penguin and their Coins for Change program (see Penguins Give Back). According to the Club Penguin website, more than 2.5 million kids have "voted" ... Read More

For some kids, it's the stuff of nightmares - toys coming to life. But for a many, it's a hobby, an art form, or even a career. We're talking about ... Read More

There is no shortage of children's books available today. In fact, the sheer volume of them can be overwhelming for a parent looking for a good story for his ... Read More

Userful, a Calgary-based software company, is performing a bit of magic this holiday season. They're helping you turn one computer into two! Userful has designed software that allows one PC to ... Read More

Just curious!

As the US turns their sites on the 2008 presidential election, it's a nice time to get kids interested in civics. Involve them in discussions about politics (bonus points if ... Read More

Webkinz World has always been a commercial environment. The right hand side of the Webkinz World screen displays Webkinz-related advertisements and the site pushes Webkinz products on the user. One ... Read More

Club Penguin, the Disney-Owned social networking site/virtual world for kids, has launched Coins for Change in an effort to promote social responsibility among young people. From December 14th-24th, members of ... Read More

Overwhelmed by the video game shopping experience? Unsure how to find the right games to match your family values? I've got an easy checklist that will help you out. The Before ... Read More

In honor of the wintry weather in my area and the holiday season, I thought I'd suggest some unique hot chocolate recipes from Sean, the About.com guide to Coffee and ... Read More

I have to admit that I'm stressed about all of the recent lead recalls. I feel a bit silly since I'm certain that most of the toys I grew up ... Read More

It seems that this year, Santa has decided to take the plunge and REALLY go high tech. Forget those static websites... it's time for streaming Santa! From December 9th-15th (8-9pm ... Read More

Many children will be receiving video games this year from excited parents, relatives, and friends. For parents who don't play, it can be difficult to stay on top of all ... Read More

The holidays bring out the best in some of us and the worst in others. Do they make you cheerful, or do you become a grouch? Show off your feelings ... Read More