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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010, Rated PG)
Parents Need to Know...

that this tween comedy is based on Jeff Kinney's best-selling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, which is currently one of the most popular book franchises among elementary schoolers (and some teens and parents too). Expect any kid old enough ... read more

Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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Remember Me (2010, Rated PG-13)
Parents Need to Know...

that this coming-of-age story stars possibly the world's biggest teen draw, Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson. Playing a rebellious rich college student who "breaks the rules" and "takes a gamble" on love (Lost star ... read more

Remember Me
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Alice in Wonderland (2010) (2010, Rated PG)
Parents Need to Know...

that Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland might be rated PG, but it's pretty intense and scary at times for younger kids, especially because it's in 3-D. This trippy adaptation -- in which Alice is a young adult -- includes some fantasy ... read more

Age 10+
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New Sports Video Games

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MLB 10: The Show (PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP)
Parents Need to Know...

this is a straightforward simulation of Major League Baseball. Players control one of the game's 32 teams to try and lead them to World Series glory. MLB 10: The Show is playable online, a feature Common Sense Media does not recommend to ... read more

Age 9+
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Major League Baseball 2K10 (Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360)
Parents Need to Know...

this is a straightforward simulation of Major League Baseball. Players guide one of 32 teams through games or seasons and World Series glory. The game is playable online, a feature Common Sense Media does not recommend to children under ... read more

Age 9+
Major League Baseball 2K10
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Deca Sports DS (Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi)
Parents Need to Know...

that Deca Sports DS is a completely different game from either of the Deca Sports titles available for the Nintendo Wii. If your children have played the Wii versions and liked them, this DS version is likely to appeal to them as well. ... read more

Age 8+
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Website Reviews for Kids

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Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Official Site
Parents Need to Know...

that some of the ads on the official Olympics site are not appropriate for kids, such as beer ads that tie-in to the games. That said, the amount of advertising on the site shouldn't make your family have to miss out on the fun and ... read more

Age 8+
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Chatroulette
Parents Need to Know...

that Chatroulette allows anyone with a webcam and Internet connection to instantly video chat with any other visitor anywhere in the world. Even if you don't have a web cam, you can still use the site and view the other people using it. ... read more

No Kids
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BunnyEars.tv
Parents Need to Know...

that this adorable storytime website features a variety of animated cartoons and audio stories for the toddler set. Designed to showcase vintage bedtime stories from around the world, this sweetly simple site lets users watch and listen ... read more

Age 4+
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New TV for Tweens and Teens

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StarStruck (Disney Channel)
Parents Need to Know...

that this squeaky-clean Disney movie is a worry-free choice for tweens. Sara’s infatuation with Christopher -- while possibly grating on parents’ nerves -- may resonate with viewers and raise some issues about our celebrity-obsessed ... read more

Age 8+
StarStruck
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The Family Crews (BET)
Parents Need to Know...

that this reality series featuring actor Terry Crews, his wife, and family is full of positive messages about marriage, parenthood, and family with subtle references to God and Christianity. Adults occasionally drink (wine, beer, ... read more

Age 10+
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Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil (Disney XD)
Parents Need to Know...

that this pointless cartoon totally misses the mark for kids. Kick lives in a fantasy world where responsibility and respect for authority take a backseat to danger and adventure, and his risky actions never result in any physical harm or ... read more

Age 7+
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Great New Books

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Alphas by Lisi Harrison
Parents Need to Know...

that there isn't much to worry about in this novel. There are some generous helpings of ego and obession over boy-kissing, but nothing really objectionable. read more

Age 12+
Alphas
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Love Is the Higher Law by David Levithan
Parents Need to Know...

that the main story is how three teens experience the terrorist attack on New York City, and the tremendous impact it had immediately on their lives. A budding gay romance between two of the characters is prominent, but secondary to the ... read more

Age 14+
Love Is the Higher Law
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When the Whistle Blows by Fran Cannon Slayton
Parents Need to Know...

that this fast-paced adventure tailor-made for boy readers has some drinking (mostly among the adult males) and a lot of pranking among the kids, especially on Halloween. There is some violence, including a train crash and a parent's ... read more

Age 12+
When the Whistle Blows
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Download This Music

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"We Are the World" (CD single) by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that while "WE ARE THE WORLD" contains no graphic language or other adult content, the song mentions "people dying" and makes references to God. Still, the tune’s general emphasis on helping the less fortunate is ... read more

Age 8+
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"Pants on the Ground" (CD single) by General Larry Platt
Parents Need to Know...

that this song is hard to avoid these days. The video of Platt's audition on American Idol has definitely gone viral and appeared all over the Internet. Whether you want your kid thinking "fool" is an okay word to use, however, ... read more

Age 10+
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All Around Ralph's World by Ralph Covert
Parents Need to Know...

that this artist wrote the "Potty Dance" song, which is featured in a Huggies diaper campaign and commercial: "Ditch the diapers and do the potty dance." The album encourages kids to take a journey with their ... read more

Age 3+
All Around Ralph's World
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