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Showing posts with label virtual. Show all posts

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

Free Printable Zhu Zhu Pets Coloring Pages

Zhu Zhu Pets are interactive, collectible hamster toys, named Mr. Squiggles, Chunk, Patches, Num Nums and PipSqueak. There are Kung Zhu Ninja pets and Zhu Zhu Pets Rock Stars named Kingston, Pax, Ryder and Roxie. Here are free printable Zhu Zhu pets coloring pages. printable Zhu Zhu pets games

Free Printable Build a Bear Activities, Build a Bearville Games



Free Printable Build a Bear Workshop Activities
Free activities to print at Build-a-Bear: coloring pages, greeting cards, thank-you cards, party invitations, birthday cards, post cards, awards, certificates, holiday activities, cut-outs, cut and paste and more. click here

Free Disney Club Penguin Games


Free Printable Club Penguin Coloring Pages Why do we love penguins so much? Is it because they are cute and chubby? Whatever the reason, Disney has whipped up penguin fun at Club Penguin. Collectible penguins, online gaming and free printable coloring 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...

60+ Free Safe Community Resources


60 FREE (or Cheap) Community Resources Here is a plethora of community resources for everyone and anyone to explore and enjoy, from A (Airport) to Z (zoological gardens). With my frugal Dutch Grannie as my muse we will give you the deluxetour for the economy price! Weblinks provided too! Read more...

Free Printable Neopets Games, Coloring Pages


Free Printable Neopets Coloring Pages Neopets, like Webkinz, are toy stuffed animals. Neopets are cyber pets; they look similar to Pokemon, anime and manga characters. Neopets.com is a free online game site. Here are free Neopet coloring pages. printable Neopets coloring games

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

Free Printable Bella Sara Activities. Free Horse Games


Free Printable Bella Sara Horse Activities Bella Sara is an online, virtual world with pet care and gaming. Bella Sara requires no purchase; you can choose from different horses to care for, interact and play games in a fairy tale world. free printable horse games

Webkinz World, Ty Beanieland: Online Pet Play Sites



Webkinz: Myspace or MMORPG for Kids Under 14?
explanation of the Webkinz toys and how they may be similar to Myspace. View more » Beanie Land: Virtual Online Pet Gaming Fun! Ty Beanie Babies 2.0 just may be a bigger hit than the amazing Webkinz. View more »

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 »

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