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  • Free Pumpkin Carving Patterns Online Created: Thursday, August 25, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Pumpkin carving is a favorite fall activity. If you're stuck for ideas, these free pumpkin carving patterns will inspire you.
  • How to Buy a Computer For Your Child Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Top questions to ask when buying a computer for your child.
  • How To Buy a Computer For Your Child Created: Thursday, April 05, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Top questions to ask when buying a computer for your child.
  • Children Ergonomics - Computer Ergonomics for Kids Video Created: Sunday, July 18, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
    As more children use computers for extended periods, it is important to help them achieve proper ergonomic posture to prevent injury. Learn some easy ways to help your child achieve A+ computer erg...
  • A Review of Dance on Broadway for the Wii Created: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Updated: Thursday, January 03, 2013
    Dance on Broadway allows you to live out your dream of becoming a Broadway dancer.
  • Does Kinect for Xbox Live Up to the Hype? Created: Thursday, December 09, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, October 02, 2012
    What do other Family Computing readers think of Kinect. Read their reviews of Kinect for Xbox 360 and share your thoughts on Kinect as well.
  • Does Kinect for Xbox Live Up to the Hype? Created: Thursday, December 09, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, October 02, 2012
    What do other Family Computing readers think of Kinect. Read their reviews of Kinect for Xbox 360 and share your thoughts on Kinect as well.
  • Handheld Gaming Systems for Kids Created: Sunday, October 03, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, October 02, 2012
    Review your handheld gaming systems. Do you prefer the iXl? The MobiGo? The Leapster Explorer? DS or DSi? The iPod Touch? iPhone? iPad? PSPGO?
  • Reader Reviews of Internet Safety Software Created: Monday, March 07, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, October 02, 2012
    Choosing Internet Safety Software can be overwhelming. These reader reviews of internet safety software tools can help you make an educated choice in keeping your kids safe online.
  • Reader Reviews of Internet Safety Software Created: Monday, March 07, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, October 02, 2012
    Choosing Internet Safety Software can be overwhelming. These reader reviews of internet safety software tools can help you make an educated choice in keeping your kids safe online.
  • Readers Review Virtual Worlds for Kids Created: Thursday, February 03, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, October 02, 2012
    Write a review of your favorite virtual worlds for kids and read other readers' virtual worlds reviews.
  • Readers Review Virtual Worlds for Kids Created: Thursday, February 03, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, October 02, 2012
    Write a review of your favorite virtual worlds for kids and read other readers' virtual worlds reviews.
  • My Own Leaptop Review Created: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, September 11, 2012
    The Leapfrog Computer, called "My Own Leaptop," is a great first computer for your child.
  • All About Everloop Created: Friday, August 31, 2012 Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012
    Everloop is the fun, safety-conscious social network site for kids under 13.
  • Six Reasons Xbox Kinect is Wrong for Your Family Created: Thursday, December 09, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, August 28, 2012
    Is the Xbox Kinect a family-friendly option, or is that a lot of hype? Here are some thins you should know before you buy Kinect for Xbox 360 for your family.
  • Best Websites for Back to School Created: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, August 28, 2012
    The best of the web for getting your kids re-engaged in the learning process after summer.
  • "Find My iPhone" Rescued Me Created: Saturday, August 25, 2012 Updated: Sunday, August 26, 2012
    Story of how "Find my iPhone" rescued me from losing all my family pictures and videos.
  • 5 Starter Tablets Your Kids Will Love Created: Thursday, August 23, 2012 Updated: Thursday, August 23, 2012
    5 great starter tablets for your little one.
  • Great Created: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, August 21, 2012
    Read reader reviews of Disney's Toy Story 3 Game for the DS/DSi.
  • Sexting- What Parents Need to Know Created: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, August 21, 2012
    Educating parents and children on the dangers of sexting is one of the most important issues in today's culture.
  • Great for the little reader in your family Created: Monday, August 20, 2012 Updated: Monday, August 20, 2012
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  • Sandbox Summit Created: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 Updated: Sunday, August 05, 2012
    The Sandbox Summit is a forum for discussing technology and toys, as well as the ways that technology impacts play patterns.
  • Exergaming Success Stories - Does Exergaming Work? Created: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 Updated: Sunday, August 05, 2012
    Does exergaming help you lose weight and get in shape? Share your exergming success story.
  • Fun Exergames for the Family Created: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 Updated: Sunday, August 05, 2012
    Looking for a fun way to get some exercise and get in shape? These exergames may be just the thing for you and your family.
  • Free, Fun Websites for Girls Created: Thursday, January 27, 2011 Updated: Sunday, August 05, 2012
    These free, fun websites for girls are bound to make you smile.
  • Caterpillar to Butterfly Blog Created: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Updated: Sunday, August 05, 2012
    Caterpillar to Butterfly Blog is an article about raising live butterflies and blogging about it. This project, studying the butterfly life cycle, is a fun spring or summer activity for children.
  • Virtual Tour of the White House Created: Monday, April 11, 2011 Updated: Sunday, August 05, 2012
    Virtual Tour of the White House offers information about planning a fun, informative online trip. Visit the White House from the comfort of your home by taking a virtual tour of the White House.
  • Free Virtual Worlds for Kids Created: Sunday, January 06, 2008 Updated: Sunday, August 05, 2012
    Which free virtual world websites are best for kids? These websites are fun, age-appropriate, and free!
  • The Dangers of Smart Phones Created: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Updated: Sunday, August 05, 2012
    The convenience of a smart phone is undeniable, but, as a parent, what are the risks for my kids, and how can I protect them?
  • How Much Memory Does My Computer Have? Created: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Updated: Sunday, August 05, 2012
    How much memory does my computer really have? Are KB bigger than MB? Why is my hard drive smaller than I thought? Find the answers to your computer storage and memory questions.
  • 5 Awesome Online Game Sites Created: Thursday, May 31, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 31, 2012
    5 of the best online game sites, including links and descriptions for each site.
  • Sheppard Software for Preschoolers Created: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 31, 2012
    Overview of the features and uses of Sheppard Software online for preschoolers.

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