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

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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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Mater's Car Tunes by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a fun album for the entire family to enjoy, especially on road trips. If your kids are already Mater fans or Cars fans, this is just another piece of merchandise you can add to their toys, backpacks, pajamas, etc. read more

Age 5+
Mater's Car Tunes
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Disney Karaoke Series: Disney on Broadway by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this compilation of favorite Broadway hits are fun for all -- those young enough to love Ariel or old enough to remember Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins. read more

Age 5+
Disney Karaoke Series: Disney on Broadway
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Broadway Karaoke Series by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a compilation of popular Broadway tunes from beloved musicals such as Wicked and Les Miserables, and although there might be heavy content (death, war, etc.) within the full context and production of some of these musicals, ... read more

Age 5+
Broadway Karaoke Series
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AT&T Team USA Soundtrack by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that kids will want this "soundtrack" for the U.S. Olympic team because of the popular contributors: Taylor Swift, Clique Girlz, Chris Brown, 3 Doors Down, and more. The songs are inspirational and all about finding your dreams and being ... read more

Age 8+
AT&T Team USA Soundtrack
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Country Sings Disney by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a compilation of innocent, sugary songs from popular Disney movies sung by some of the biggest superstars in country music today. read more

Age 5+
Country Sings Disney
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Randy Jackson's Music Club Vol. I by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a compilation produced by lovable "dawg" American Idol judge Randy Jackson. One song, "Like A," features some questionable and detailed sexual content in terms of "hitting it" in multiple places, but the rest of the album is ... read more

Age 12+
Randy Jackson's Music Club Vol. I
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Every Child Deserves a Lifetime by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that the 18 songs on this compilation kids' CD are retreads, brought together for the purpose of charity proceeds. Though some of the songs are kid classics, like "Itsy Bitsy Spider," they are performed by grown-up singers like Little ... read more

Age 4+
Every Child Deserves a Lifetime
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Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this multi-artist compilation was recorded to promote awareness of the conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan and net proceeds from CD sales go to Amnesty International. Every track is a cover of a John Lennon song (during his solo ... read more

Age 13+
Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur
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American Idol: Season 5: Encores by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that there's no objectionable content in these (mostly) love songs performed by American Idol contenders. read more

Age 8+
American Idol: Season 5: Encores
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Now That's What I Call Music! 21 by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that there's some sexual innuendo, mild profanity, and a few references to drugs and alcohol. read more

Age 13+
Now That's What I Call Music! 21
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Radio Disney Jams Vol. 8 by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that most of these fun, friendly songs appear on many other CDs and compilations. Make sure you don't already have the whole collection before buying. Also, be prepared for some typical Disney marketing. read more

Age 8+
Radio Disney Jams Vol. 8
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Now That's What I Call Music! #1's by Various Artists
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that these songs contain some sexual innuendo, even though they are edited like crazy. read more

Age 13+
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2006 Grammy Nominees by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that because of the nature of this compilation, the songs vary wildly in terms of content. There are occasionally edgy lyrics in a few songs. read more

Age 11+
2006 Grammy Nominees
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Now That's What I Call Music! 20 by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that even though the tracks are edited, there's a lot of sexy stuff, including Destiny's Child's tribute to submissiveness, "Cater 2 U." read more

Age 13+
Now That's What I Call Music! 20
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Radio Disney: Move It! by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this CD is a pleasant, kid-safe compilation that appears to be an attempt to inspire family physical fitness. read more

Age 6+
Radio Disney: Move It!
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The Best of Shel Silverstein by Shel Silverstein
Parents Need to Know...

that Shel Silverstein has done a significant amount of work outside of his kid-oriented sphere, and this album includes previously recorded tracks with other artists, some containing mature material. For example, "Cover of the Rolling ... read more

Age 14+
The Best of Shel Silverstein
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Now That's What I Call Music! 18 by Various Artists
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that many of these songs are unlikely to make it into many parents' comfort zones for younger or less mature kids. read more

Age 13+
Now That's What I Call Music! 18
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Now That's What I Call Music! 17 by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this includes edited versions of recent hits for younger ears. This time the producers seem to be going for a little more variety. read more

Age 13+
Now That's What I Call Music! 17
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Now That's What I Call Music! 15 by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that because we've all heard these songs so many times, it might be easy not to notice the sexism that abounds in some of them. But it's still worth pointing out to your teens. read more

Age 13+
Now That's What I Call Music! 15
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Now That's What I Call Music! 14 by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a compilation of recent hits targeted to tweens and young teens that contains no surprises. The fact that we've all heard these songs a million times may dilute the power of the innuendo in some of the lyrics. read more

Age 13+
Now That's What I Call Music! 14
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Totally Hits 2003 by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a cheerful, bouncy collection of recent pop hits, enjoyable on the off-chance that your entire family isn't already tired of hearing these songs on the radio. read more

Age 13+
Totally Hits 2003
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