Free Printable Toddler Activities, Websites

Need to keep an energetic toddler occupied so you can get your holiday preparation underway? Here are 15 safe, school approved websites for young children. These sites are child-friendly, family-oriented and have lots of educational games and free printable activities for young learners. read more

How Facebook dulls kids' communication skills

Kids and computers--this can be a really unhealthy combination, especially with social networks. Setting aside the cyberbullying and vulnerability concerns (and those are bad enough), excessive social interaction desensitizes children and adolescents. It dulls their face-to-face communication. It impinges on their ability to form real-life relationships.

I know, it's fun. I enjoy Facebook too. But digital interaction is a thing which should be enjoyed only in small quantities. It should never replace real-time social interaction. Virtual interaction is fraught with pitfalls (trumped up drama, stalking, emotional blackmail, to name a few). I don't say these things don't happen face-to-face, but they're easier to spot and avoid. Call me reactionary or out-of-touch, excessive Facebook is a dangerous and unhealthy. Read about more at  How Facebook dulls kids' communication skills

Pickleball is New National Game Craze

Pickleball is Healthy, Active Racquet Ball Sport for Seniors and Everyone Pickleball: isn't that a cute name? But pickleball is also a serious sport developed for seniors, but fun for people of all ages. Pickleball combines the coordination of tennis and racquet ball with the low impact net games of ping pong and badminton. Read More

Free Game Site at AGame: Fun and Educational

Free Safe Online Game Website: AGame In the world of technology and online game play, it's difficult for parents to know which game websites have safer gaming options for children. Here is a game website that offers fun, free games for kids in upper elementary and middle school. Read More

Free Educational Game 'Whizz Wordz' at Addicting Games

Free Educational Online Word Puzzle Gaming- Whizz Wordz Since my daughter's Webkinz account expired I can't play Cash Cow 2, I searched online games. I don't like most online gaming, action, shooter, MMORPG, but I love word puzzles. Addicting Games Whizz Wordz is free to play and my new fave. Read More

Free Printable G-Force Games

Gadgets. Gizmos. Guinea Pigs. G-Force! You are gonna love the new Disney Pixar movie G-Force! What's not to love about these furry, funny critters? After you've seen the movie, you can enjoy free printable G Force coloring pages and games with Agent Darwin, Juarez, Speckles and all the G Force team! Read on

Free School Approved Games, Educational Game Websites

Free Educational School Approved Gaming Websites FunBrain.com and Poptropica offer math, science, reading and grammar games that students, teachers and parents will love!Fun, safe online gaming. These sites are teacher approved and school approved for ages toddler though elementary. Kids use them in school activities. click here...

School Approved Games Sites for Toddlers to Elementary Age Kids

Free safe school approved computer game sites for kids ages 5-11. Fun, interactive internet game websites. Safe to play on. No chat, software downloads, toolbars, user ID, passwords. Requires shockwave and flash player for gaming. Read more for safe game sites...

Free Safe Online Game Sites for Toddlers

Free Safe Online Games for Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K These sites will require a free download of Adobe's flash and or Macromedia Player. Some may encourage you to sign up for a free newsletter as a parent. These newsletters often give helpful, interesting information and good parenting advice. online games for toddlers

Free Preschool Kids Game Websites, Early Childhood Activities

Websites with Free Printable Kids-Games, Puzzles, Crafts, Worksheets and Coloring Review of 20 websites with free printable games, activities, puzzles and coloring for kids up to 12. Many free math games, reading games, worksheets for preschool. Safe to use for all ages. free learning games

Safe Internet Gaming and System Restore Tutorial

How to Safely Play Games and Download from the Internet Without Harming Your Computer Guide to free, legal safe internet usage. Includes safe downloading, pop-up blockers, kinds of sites and requests to avoid and general tips for safe online gaming. Includes tips for getting rid of junk on your computer and undoing harmful changes. (click title link for details).


System Restore Tutorial
Guide to restoring lost files on your computer, improving performance and saving money in technical support use System Restore. View more »

Free Game Sites for Teens and Tweens

Safe Online Game Sites for Older Kids, Tweens and Teens Review of 5 sites which offer a huge variety of free, safe, fun online game play for kids of all ages. Cyber safety is especially important for tweens and teens. At this age, they're learning to navigate adult social interaction. Being still kids, they're vulnerable and don't always know how to interact safely. View more »

Free Safe Educational Websites for Children

How to Occupy a Child with Safe Internet Fun Sites and activities specifically for younger children. Hours of safe, educational fun. These online website are safe even for preschool age kids. But remember, the most important step in keeping kids safe is supervision. Even the best filters and cyber nannies can't replace a parent engagement. safe online websites for kids

Social Networking Safety, Cypersafe for Kids

Social Networking Safety, Cybersafe for kids. Turn Facebook into Safeface: 10 Tips, Especially for Young Users Safety and security tips for Myspace, Facebook, Livejournal, social blogs, vlogs, Youtube and other online profile site users, especially the younger ones, to be and stay cyber safe. View more »

Free Safe School Approved Game Sites for Elementary School Age Children- 5-11 years old

Free Online Games Sites for Elementary Age Students A review of free and safe online game sites for children of elementary age. Preschool children can enjoy many games, too. Math games, reading games, vocabulary games. View more »