that anyone can view
anything on this video-sharing site. Because the videos aren't rated for
age-appropriateness, you never know what you're going to get. That’s part of
the fun of the YouTube -- but it makes it hard to know what ... read more
that this live-action film based on the popular Ben 10 animated series follows the adventures of a secret team that combats evil alien invaders. Hero Ben Tennyson is older here than in the last live-action Ben 10 movie, but Alien Swarm is ... read more
that this hugely anticipated Michael Jackson concert movie is age-appropriate for King of Pop fans in the older tween range and up. Expect a few of Jackson's standard suggestive dance moves (there's plenty of crotch-grabbing, for ... read more
that this biopic about iconic female pilot Amelia Earhart (played by Oscar winner Hilary Swank) has a strong female role model for preteen girls and older. Although the film addresses Earhart's tumultuous personal life (including issues ... read more
LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues (Mac/Windows, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...
that while this fun and imaginative adventure game contains a ton of fighting and tidbits of low-brow humor, it is all presented in a playful, unrealistic manner. Elements that might seem problematic in a different game are here mitigated ... read more
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (PlayStation 2, PSP, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...
that Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 is a
soccer simulation game with detailed options for tournaments, team management and strategic adjustments. Soccer players and fans will find the the array of hundreds of national teams and leagues and ... read more
that playing Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier can be a frustrating experience because it doesn't feel truly finished. Aiming weapons is often annoying. The lack of depth perception leads you to die a lot. While the violence isn't a major ... read more
that this site contains hundreds of videos, and only a fraction of them were reviewed. You may want to preview the site to see what it contains, as some videos could feature mature content. read more
that this site teaches kids about money and investing through games, quizzes, articles, videos, and a virtual world where their avatars earn, spend, and invest. But the suggested age range of third to fifth grade may be a stretch. Most ... read more
that you can build a profile on LolasLand.com, but it's all anonymous -- you're only identified by your screen name. Instead of letting users post their own snapshots, the site encourages safe social networking by having girls create a ... read more
that this series often revolves around filming things blowing up -- but no one gets hurt, and there are lots of cautions/warnings. The show encourages curiosity, but there doesn't always seem to be a compelling scientific reason behind ... read more
that this award-winning news program for older school-aged kids and adolescents covers tough issues like the Iraq wars, the aftermath of September 11, the Columbine tragedy, and Hurricane Katrina. Multiple perspectives are raised during ... read more
that, despite the presence of high-profile celebrity guests, the focus of this informative series about young community leaders from all over the world is really on the leaders' inspirational stories about helping people in the face of ... read more
that although this book will mostly satisfy sports lovers and football fanatics, it has a strong plot about Nate helping his best friend Abby deal with the onset of blindness. It also deals with how kids and parents both learn to deal ... read more
I Am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class President by Josh Lieb
Parents Need to Know...
that they'll find lots of pranks against students and teachers in this book, as well as plenty of sarcastic quips and negative words for others. But that's the brand of humor in this first kids book by one of the Daily Show executive ... read more
this is the mildest Wimpy Kid yet. Greg still has a little trouble with honesty and good intentions, and some of his actions are those of a younger child. He has a crush on a high school senior who is a lifeguard, and he follows her ... read more
that though the lyrics in this song are somewhat nonsensical, they contain no real show-stoppers in the way of profane language, sexual references, or other adult themes. read more
that even though there's a lot of emotional turmoil here, listeners also get a healthy dose of inspiration and motivation. Lewis deals with the weighty issues of loss and unrequited love, but manages to also remind her audience that ... read more
