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Family Computing Family Computing Projects & Fun Basics & Safety Education From Christy Matte, your Guide to Family Computing First of all, happy Valentine's Day. I've got some fun stuff for you below. This week, there's also some positive video game research, some sad gaming news, and some freebies. Yay! Girls Benefit from Video Game Time with Mom & Dad A recent study from the Journal of Adolescent Health suggests that video game play can have a positive effect on adolescent girls when their parents play along. It's not terribly surprising that girls respond well to having social and fun time with their parents. It's a bit more surprising that boys do not show the same effects. Read more Good-Bye to Guitar Hero Rock gamers have reason to mourn today after Activision Blizzard, Inc. announced the closure of their Guitar Hero division last night. Will you miss it? Come by and take the poll. Read more Top Free and Legal Music Download Sites From the About.com Guide to Digital Music, a list of six free and legal music download sites. This should help you get through the winter blues and maybe make a mix CD for your Valentine. Read more See More About:  free mp3 music  digital music formats  Happy Valentine's Day And I nearly forgot! Valentine's Day is almost here. I've got a guide to great Valentine's Day online crafts, food, movies, and more to help you celebrate in style. Read more See More About:  valentine's day  family crafts  romantic recipes Family Computing Ads Valentine Ideas Valentine 'S Day Valentine Dinner Valentine Cards Gaming Featured Articles Shopping Online for the Family Family Computing Projects Resources for Family Computing Intro to Family Computing Family Computing Lifestyle Family Computing Hardware   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. 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 © 2011 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