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"Wash Your Hands" (CD single)
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"Wash Your Hands" (CD single)

Why We Recommend It

Feel like a broken record about clean hands? This cute ditty may make an impression and send kids to the sink.

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Battle Studies by John Mayer
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"Favorite Girl" (CD single) by Justin Bieber
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that this is another clean release from Justin Bieber, containing nothing more than one boy’s innocuous expressions of affection for his girlfriend. read more

Age 10+
"Favorite Girl" (CD single)
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I Get Around by K'Jon
Parents Need to Know...

that this album is very teen- and even tween-friendly. There's no bad language, and the LP ignores the trend to include lots of sexy dialogue in the R&B songs. In fact, there are a lot of good messages here, and K'Jon sings about ... read more

Age 13+
I Get Around
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High Hopes & Heartbreak by Brooke White
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that Brooke White's music is as sweet as her persona, with no foul language, sexual references, or mature content beyond descriptions of the typical ups-and-downs of romantic relationships.  read more

Age 10+
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"The One" (CD single) by Mary J. Blige
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that this track is about as clean as it gets, offering no offensive language or references to sex, drugs, or violence -- just some back-and-forth about being the best choice of romantic partner out there.   read more

Age 11+
"The One" (CD single)
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"Wake Up" (CD single) by Sliimy
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that while this song is largely innocuous, it does include a few more grown-up words like "loathsome," "bitter," and "sucker" that kids may inquire about. read more

Age 5+
"Wake Up" (CD single)
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Lines, Vines and Trying Times by Jonas Brothers
Parents Need to Know...

that although this album delves into problems with romantic relationships, the boys keep things mostly light and fun. And unlike a lot of music targeted at the adolescent market, this is one CD that parents should find easy to listen to ... read more

Age 8+
Lines, Vines and Trying Times
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Amanda Leigh by Mandy Moore
Parents Need to Know...

that while the lyrics on this album reflect a more mature Mandy Moore, they don't delve into explicit discussions of sex, substance use, or other adult behaviors. Their only offense may lie in an ambiguous approach that could prove boring ... read more

Age 12+
Amanda Leigh
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European Playground by Various
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that these fifteen songs, performed by musicians from all over Europe in several languages, will be appealing to very young children and are musically sophisticated enough to be appreciated by older siblings. read more

Age 2+
European Playground
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Playhouse Disney Music Play Date by Various Artists
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that if their kids are avid viewers of Playhouse Disney, this album should be familiar music. All of the songs come straight from the Disney Channel's preschool programming. Shows like Handy Manny and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse are just a few ... read more

Age 3+
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The Distance by Taylor Hicks
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that this American Idol Season 5 Winner still maintains his good guy image for the most part. There's a song about crashing a wedding and stealing the bride (in the back of the limo), but other than that, it's Southern boy manners. read more

Age 12+
The Distance
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Incredibad by The Lonely Island
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Age 16+
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The Fray by The Fray
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Age 12+
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Age 9+
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The Redemption by Brooke Hogan
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