About Family Computing: Kung Fu Panda 2, LEGO Star Wars and Rango

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Family Computing Family Computing Projects & Fun Basics & Safety Education From Christy Matte, your Guide to Family Computing Movies and video games go hand-in-hand. This week, I've got news on three movies-turned games. Enjoy! Kung Fu Panda 2 Offers Varied Gaming Experiences THQ has announced a suite of video games that relive the experiences of Kung Fu Panda 2. Each one is a little different to take advantage of the platform it's designed for. Read more LEGO Universe Goes on Sale If you've been waiting to buy, now is the time. Read more A Review of Rango for the DS Trying to decide if this game will be a hit or miss with your kids? This review of Rango for the DS can help you out. Read more See More About:  nintendo ds kids games  rango  kids movies Web Browsers for Kids Before your kids go online, why not install one of these web browsers for kids? Read more See More About:  browsers for kids  internet safety  Family Computing Ads LEGO Star Wars 2 PlayStation 2 Kung Fu Panda Stronghold 2 Spiderman 2 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 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

About Children's Books: My Interview With the 2011 Newbery Medal Winner

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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 There's a lot thst's new this week: an interview with Clare Vanderpool, the 2011 Newbery Medal winner; a new contributing writer; the announcement of a new picture book by Maurice Sendak; and a new review of a terrific 2011 Newbery Honor Book. After you read this newsletter, for more resources related to books for babies to teens, visit About Children's Books and my About Children's Books Facebook Fan Page. You can also find me on Twitter. My Interview With the 2011 Newbery Medal Winner I was pleased to have the opportunity to do an interview with the 2011 Newbery Medal winner, Clare Vanderpool, who lives here in Wichita. I had heard Clare speak about her writing several times over the years as she was working on her manuscript, and I was... Read more See More About:  children's and teen book awards  authors of books for kids and teens  New Picture Book Coming From Maurice Sendak Legendary children's book author and illustrator Maurice Sendak has a new children's book coming out. Bumble-Ardy is a picture book about a pig and a very special birthday party. Maurice Sendak is most well known as the author and illustrator of Where the Wild Things Are. The book was published in ... Read more See More About:  authors of children's books  illustrators of children's books  picture books Introducing Contributing Writer Jennifer Kendall Please join me in welcoming teen librarian Jennifer Kendall, our new contributing writer at the Children's Books site at About.com. She will be writing about good books for teens and ways to encourage teenagers to read. As Jennifer states in... Read more See More About:  authors of books for kids and teens  libraries  Dark Emperor & Other Poems of the Night If you are looking for a special children's poetry book for National Poetry Month in April, I recommend Dark Emperor & Other Poems of the Night by Joyce Sidman, with illustrations by Rick Allen. Dark Emperor is a stunning combination of ... Read more Children's Books Ads Books 2011 Award Winner Books Interview Calendario 2010 2011 Featured Articles Do Your Kids Love Informational Books? Reading Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Librarians Publishers and Getting Published Books by Age / Grade Picture Books Authors and Illustrators of Children's Books   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: 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads 2011 Calendar of Children's Books April - Poetry, Passover, Easter Books All About Dr. Seuss and His Books Best Books for Boys Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules Advertisement

About Adoption: Japanese Adoptions

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Adoption Adoption Adoption Basics Parenting Advice Foster Care From Carrie Craft, your Guide to Adoption The triple natural disaster of an earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis that hit Japan March 11, 2011, has many concerned about the fates of the youngest victims, children. But is rescuing Japanese children through adoption possible? Japanese Adoptions After the Crisis The U.S. Department of State posted an update regarding Japan and adoption. The adoption process has not changed in Japan due to the recent natural disasters. Read more. How Hard Is it to Adopt in Japan? During the best of times, an adoption from Japan was more for those already residing in Japan. Read more. See More About:  preparing to adopt  international adoption  Let's Revisit Open Adoption Let's dust off an old, but good post for review. It's been a couple of years since Toni, one of our About Adoption & Foster Care forum hosts, asked the forum, "What is open adoption? I think that it would be a good thing for us to see what people really think open adoption is. Maybe we'll be able to educate some of our lurkers that are just hopping on this roller coaster. Hopefully, we'll all be able to learn something from a different perspective." Find Me on Facebook and offer advice, insight and ideas on a variety of topics relating to adoption and foster care! Adoption / Foster Care Ads Infant Adoption Babies for Adoption Orphan Adoption No Fee Adoption Adoption Agencies Featured Articles Parenting with the 5 Love Languages How to Foster to Adopt How to Be a Great Foster Parent Adoption Search & Reunion Join the Community Talk with Members of the Adoption Triad   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: Carrie Craft Adoption 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 Adoption 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   This Week's Must Reads Adoption During a Natural Disaster Share Your Well Wishes to Those Suffering in Japan What Is an Orphan? Advertisement