About Family Computing: A Blast From the Past

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Family Computing Family Computing Projects & Fun Basics & Safety Education From Christy Matte, your Guide to Family Computing I revisited a few topics again this week, namely secure passwords and 3D for kids. As the year winds down, I'm gearing up for the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas, where I'm expecting to see some cool gaming accessories and perhaps a trend in connected homes and appliances. I'll let you know! Secure Passwords Revisited Earlier this month, I wrote about the Gawker security breach and the ramifications for people using the same password and username for multiple sites. Today I stumbled across a related blog post that I found somewhat surprising. Read more Nintendo Officially Warns Against 3D for Children You may remember that back in June, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime made comments suggestion that the upcoming Nintendo 3DS may be inappropriate for young children. It came around the same time that the Samsung Australia website issued a warning against the use of 3D by pregnant women and those impaired by alcohol. Read more Best Mobile Games of 2010 I don't cover a lot of apps on my site, largely because there just isn't enough time. But the Guide to Mobile Games has put together a list of his favorite mobile games of the year. Check 'em out. Read more Limiting Computer Time for Kids It's that time of year again. New computer, video games, gadgets. Here are some tips on limiting your child's screen time. Read more See More About:  kids and computers  websites for kids  teens online Family Computing Ads Child Care Education Children WII Games Computer Security Child Featured Articles Maintenance for the Family Computer Sharing and Communicating Online Research & Advocacy in Family Computing Shopping Online for the Family Family Computing Projects Resources for Family Computing   More from About.com Top 10 Media Stories of 2010 Discover which blame games, survival stories and key media figures under fire made our list. More> Ten Best Talk Show Moments Oprah and Conan left to start new ventures, but there were a few other shocks and surprises in 2010. More> This newsletter is written by: Christy Matte Family Computing Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Family Computing newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What to Look for in Software for Kids Buying Video Games for Kids Parent's Guide to Internet Safety When Should My Child Start Going Online? Parent's Guide to MySpace Safety Advertisement

About Parenting Teens: Does Your Teen Want a Video Game? Try It First!

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Parenting Teens Parenting Teens Teens Today High School 101 Community From Denise Witmer, your Guide to Parenting Teens Does Your Teen Want a Video Game? Try It Before You Buy It! Video games are expensive toys. While many go down in price after some time, teens tend to want to the newest video games available as soon as possible. This isn't necessarily bad, as long as it will be a game that they will enjoy and play for some time after it is purchased because unlike other things, video games can't be returned to the store after they have been played if your teen decides they don't like it. Many movie rental stores also have a video game rental option. Give them a call and see if they carry the game your teen is looking to buy. Let your teen try out the game before purchasing to see if they enjoy it and save a few dollars on games they don't like. Or, if your teen is really into playing video games, try online video game rental at GameFly or GameRang(links on blog). More: Money Saving Tips for Families | Save Money on DVDs Follow the About.com Parenting & Family's Thrifty Thursday Teen Parties: Setting the Rules In order for a teen party to be a success, it needs to be fun and safe for all involved. You, as the parent, can insure that your teen's parties are safe by following these simple rules. See More About:  fun teen activities  party planning  setting the rules Winter Activities for Teens - Week Six These winter activities for teens can be done individually, with friends or with the whole family. Each week has four different types of teen winter activities: Make This (Recipe), Craft This, Learn How and Get Out and Go! Each activity idea is fun for your teen. See More About:  fun teen activities  winter fun  fun family activities Drama Therapy for Troubled Teens Drama therapy takes a unique approach to helping teens by using drama techniques to include doing improvisation, role-playing, using puppets and acting out stories. It is an active, experiential form of therapy that helps teens gain self-confidence and explore new problem solving skills. Read more... Parenting of Adolescents Ads Defiant Teen Parenting Classes Parenting Teenagers Out of Control Teens Obese Teens Featured Articles   More from About.com Top 10 Media Stories of 2010 Discover which blame games, survival stories and key media figures under fire made our list. More> Ten Best Talk Show Moments Oprah and Conan left to start new ventures, but there were a few other shocks and surprises in 2010. More> This newsletter is written by: Denise Witmer Parenting Teens Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Parenting Teens newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Parenting Quizzes Quiz: Is Your Teen a Spoiled Brat? Teen Dating Quiz - Are they friends or are they dating? Parenting Quiz: Are you raising a healthy teen? Advertisement

About Children's Books: Raising a Reader: New Year's Resolutions

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Children's Books Children's Books Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 From Elizabeth Kennedy, your Guide to Children's Books The new year is almost upon us. Take a look at my 2011 Calendar of Children's Books for reviews and articles related to each month's holiday and events, including author birthdays. My best wishes for a very Happy New Year! For more resources related to books for babies to teens, visit About Children's Books and my About Children's Books Facebook Fan Page. New Year's Resolutions: Raising a Reader I love to write New Year's resolutions. Somehow, seeing the resolutions in print makes me get more serious about them. See my 10 Ways to Help You Raise Kids Who Love Reading, resolutions for parents on raising a reader, for helpful tips and resources. In my list are... Read more See More About:  raising a reader  guides to children\\\'s books and reading  reading aloud Save Money on Kids' Books The post-Christmas sales have already started. Now's the time to start shopping for children's holiday picture books. You can find children's books at bargain prices at both big bookstore chains and at independent bookstores. Right now, many bookstores are already discounting their holiday books by... Read more See More About:  children\'s christmas books  children\'s kwanzaa books  children\'s hanukkah books Readers Respond With Tips. Share Yours! Nine parents, from several different countries, have already shared tips about how they introduced books to their babies and toddlers. Read their stories about introducing books to babies. You will find a lot of helpful advice and recommended books for babies and toddlers. Then, go to Readers Respond and add your... Read more See More About:  children's books for babies and toddlers  raising a reader  readers respond Celebrate Kwanzaa with Children's Books If you are looking for a good nonfiction Kwanzaa children's book for younger kids, I recommend Celebrate Kwanzaa. It's part of National Geographic's Holidays Around the World Series. According... Read more See More About:  children\'s kwanzaa books  children\'s books about winter  Children's Books Ads Kids Books Childrens Books Best Kids Stories Short Stories Books Story Books Featured Articles Emily the Strange: The Lost Days - Fiction for Ages 10-14 The Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary Reading Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Librarians Publishers and Getting Published Books by Age / Grade The Sorcerer's Companion - Guide to Harry Potter Series   More from About.com Top 10 Media Stories of 2010 Discover which blame games, survival stories and key media figures under fire made our list. More> Ten Best Talk Show Moments Oprah and Conan left to start new ventures, but there were a few other shocks and surprises in 2010. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Kennedy Children's Books Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Children's Books newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads 2011 Calendar of Children's Books Best Books for Boys The John Newbery Medal and Winners Heroes of Olympus Series by Rick Riordan The Randolph Caldecott Medal and Winners Advertisement