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May 13, 2007

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Storytime Friend

We love reading stories to our kids. And our kids love it when we do so. But sadly, circumstances don't always allow us to do so. When dad's at work, and mom's cleaning the house, and it's naptime, well, it... Read the story »

May 01, 2007

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Yahoo! Kids

Today's FamilyFirst site is one that has been covered in the past, but it has had such a makeover that it deserves a second look. Early in the game, Yahoo! Figured out that kids need their own home page, and... Read the story »

March 22, 2007

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KidsCom.com

I'm what you call a grizzled veteran. An old fogie. A pioneer. I first ventured “online” in 1994 via local BBS's (bulletin board services) that allowed me to hook up via my 2400 baud modem and do neat things like... Read the story »

February 07, 2007

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My Rewards Game

Are having a hard time getting your child to behave? I know Avis Enderland certainly did, about 40 years ago ;-). Well, what your kid needs is motivation. Sure, a spanking may be necessary from time to time. But children... Read the story »

December 17, 2006

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Whyville

Ever been to Whyville? Whyville is an online community for kids. It's quite the virtual city. In fact, I'll let them tell you what they're all about: Whyville's 1.7 million registered "citizens" come from all over to learn, create, and... Read the story »

October 20, 2006

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My Wonderful World

It's sad how ignorant the general populace is on geography. Polls are regularly taken that show that adults can't find the most basic places on a map. And if they can't, there's a good chance that their children can't either.... Read the story »

August 17, 2006

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Danger Rangers

For his age, he's wise He's got his mother's eyes There's gladness in his heart He's young and he's wild My only prayer is, if I can't be there, Lord, protect my child Bob Dylan We parents worry ourself sick... Read the story »

June 29, 2006

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Pengey Penguin

Okay, let's throttle back a few notches. Today's FamilyFirst site ism aimed at the kids. It's about a character that is pretty cool. He just might steal your kids' hearts. In fact, he just might steal yours while he's at... Read the story »

May 31, 2006

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Fun Science

What could be more fun for a kid than to make a microscope? Okay, maybe I'm speaking about ME as a kid. But the fact is that kids, even those who aren't nuts about science, still can have lots of... Read the story »

November 09, 2005

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Math Baseball

When I was in school, the one subject that I HATED was math. There just wasn't anything the least bit interesting about putting numbers together, taking them away, etc. etc. Well, had the internet been around way back in the... Read the story »

September 17, 2005

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FamilySearch.org

Discovering the roots of one's family can be both fun and frustrating at the same time. Fun, in that you learn about where your family came from, and frustrating in that it can be time consuming. But today's Family... Read the story »

September 16, 2005

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Snoopy.com

He has been around for many, many years. He has assumed many identities, from beatnik to WWI flying ace to member of the French Foreign Legion. Before you think we are talking about James Bond, I must mention that... Read the story »

September 14, 2005

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The Glenn Miller Orchestra

In the past, we have visited and reviewed sites that were oriented towards younger visitors to cyberspace. Today I have one that the young set can share with their grandparents, and vice versa. It will bring back memories of... Read the story »

September 11, 2005

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It's Howdy Doody Time

The sophistication of children's shows today is mind-boggling. The topics and subject matter are way beyond what the adults of today dealt with, topics that were best left to our parents. Today's Family First Site looks at a site... Read the story »

September 08, 2005

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Time Warp Trio

Those of you who visit this site on a regular basis know that I consider a successful educational site one that teaches a subject while entertaining the student. In that way, they learn and have fun at the same... Read the story »