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Christy's Family Computing Blog May 2008 Archive

By Christy Matte, About.com Guide to Family Computing

Do Virtual Worlds Promote Consumerism in Kids?

Saturday May 31, 2008
Most virtual worlds for kids today have an economic system where you can earn virtual points/coins/tokens and use them to purchase virtual items. Typically users have some sort of room ... Read More

Virtual Worlds are Cropping Up All Over

Tuesday May 27, 2008
Virtual Worlds keep cropping up all over the place and they aren't just for kids. Here are just some of the newest virtual worlds recently launched, in beta or about ... Read More

Blogging the Family Road Trip

Tuesday May 20, 2008
When my husband and I went on our honeymoon cruise, the laptop came along. Each day, I uploaded photos and wrote about our day's activities. Our family and friends enjoyed ... Read More

Cool Computer Sweepstakes

Monday May 19, 2008
Keeping your computer up-to-date is no easy task. Who wouldn't want a brand new machine? If you can't afford a computer, take a few minutes to try and win one. ... Read More

Going from Consumer to Creator

Tuesday May 13, 2008
I wrote awhile back about an "Aha" moment I had around computer use and kids. I realized that much of the criticism and concern parents have about computer use is ... Read More

What's the Buzz?

Wednesday May 7, 2008
Clinton vs. Obama. Dr. J vs Dr. Pepper. Smartphone vs. laptop. You have an opinion and you want to share. Where do you go? BuzzDash! Visit BuzzDash to vote on things ... Read More

May All About Parenting Blog Carnival: Kids and Play

Thursday May 1, 2008
Welcome to our first edition of the All About Parenting blog carnival. I hope you have as much fun reading their posts as I did.  I think the parenting journey ... Read More
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