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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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The Twilight Saga: New Moon Soundtrack by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that there are some haunting sounds on this CD, full of melancholy and woe, but nothing that would pose an issue for teens or even tweens for that matter. This soundtrack is in fact more suitable for younger kids than either the Twilight ... read more

Age 10+
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Soundtrack
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Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure Soundtrack by Various Artists
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that this is a soundtrack that hosts a bunch of tweeny pop stars, but without the usual fluff and synth-filled tracks that often populate the airwaves and iPods of Disney-age fans. These songs are inspiring, uplifting, and soothing, with ... read more

Age 4+
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure Soundtrack
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Wizards of Waverly Place Soundtrack by Various Artists
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that this album is one magic potion that doesn't have any questionable ingredients. Pulling from the Disney Channel talent stable, the soundtrack features lots of famous TV faces. If you're familiar with the tone of Hannah Montana music ... read more

Age 7+
Wizards of Waverly Place Soundtrack
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(500) Days of Summer Soundtrack by Various Artists
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that this is a collection of retro-rock and modern songs that mirrors the romantic trials that are the centerpiece of the movie. While there are a few moments not appropriate for all listeners (namely the Black Lips' teen rebel anthem ... read more

Age 14+
(500) Days of Summer Soundtrack
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Hannah Montana: Vol. 3 by Miley Cyrus
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that this soundtrack album to the Disney hit television series covers puppy love, partying, and priorities. Leading a double life is the premise of the TV series and usually makes for comedic moments. On the album, the idea is taken a ... read more

Age 8+
Hannah Montana: Vol. 3
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"One and the Same" (CD single) by Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez
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that this duet by Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato promotes admirable qualities like loyalty, acceptance, and friendship. The song is from the soundtrack for the Disney Channel movie Princess Protection Program. read more

Age 8+
"One and the Same" (CD single)
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"The Wrestler" (CD single) by Bruce Springsteen
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that although this song might be a little too heavy for younger kids, teens will probably appreciate its emotional quality. It's a sad song that explores painful, grown-up feelings, but offers a different perspective on life that some ... read more

Age 14+
"The Wrestler" (CD single)
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I Thought I Lost You (CD single) by Miley Cyrus, John Travolta
Parents Need to Know...

that kids will be excited for this duet from Disney's new animated film, Bolt, because it's performed by Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus (and John Travolta). Like the movie, the song is a light-hearted, feel-good ode to friendship. read more

Age 4+
I Thought I Lost You (CD single)
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Twilight Soundtrack by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that the soundtrack to the movie Twilight has some dark, creepy lyrics and music but isn't an overwhelming downer. Some of the songs address relationships, though lyrics tend to be more impressionistic than literal. Fans of the series ... read more

Age 13+
Twilight Soundtrack
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Quantum of Solace Soundtrack by Various Artists
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that this album is the soundtrack for a movie that centers on a double agent's life of professional killing. That said, other than the theme song "Another Way to Die," the album is strictly instrumental. "Another Way to ... read more

Age 12+
Quantum of Solace Soundtrack
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Tinker Bell Soundtrack by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that there's nothing objectionable about this kid-friendly soundtrack -- unless you're trying to avoid the whole Disney Fairies phenomenon. All of the songs are good natured, with positive messages about believing in your dreams, trusting ... read more

Age 4+
Tinker Bell Soundtrack
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High School Musical 3: Senior Year Soundtrack by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that kids will be clamoring for Disney's hugely hyped soundtrack album. The good news is that it's squeaky-clean, well-performed kid pop that's family-safe, danceable, and fun, with plenty of positive messages. read more

Age 7+
High School Musical 3: Senior Year Soundtrack
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"Decode" (CD single) by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this single is from the soundtrack for the movie adaptation of best-selling young adult novel Twilight. The song doesn't really address the book/movie's vampire content; instead, it deals with the anger, frustration, and confusion ... read more

Age 12+
"Decode" (CD single)
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"Another Way to Die" (CD single) by Alicia Keys, Jack White
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that this single performed by popular artists Jack White and Alicia Keys is the theme song of the James Bond movie Quantum of Solace -- which, like its predecessors, is sure to be filled with violence and professional killing. That said, ... read more

Age 12+
"Another Way to Die" (CD single)
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Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist Soundtrack by Various Artists
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that this soundtrack is probably going to be as popular with teens as those for indie hits like Juno, Almost Famous, and Garden State. Songs tackle typical teen angst-filled topics like unrequited love and Big Brother. There are some ... read more

Age 13+
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist Soundtrack
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Barbie and the Diamond Castle Soundtrack by Various Artists
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that although Barbie's dress measurements are a bit unrealistic, her movies and songs always send a positive message for young girls. This soundtrack features themes of friendship, following your dreams, and believing in yourself. read more

Age 4+
Barbie and the Diamond Castle Soundtrack
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Another Cinderella Story Soundtrack by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this soundtrack features music by the movie's stars, Disney "it" girl Selena Gomez (Wizards of Waverly Place) and Drew Seeley, who helped out Zac Efron's singing in High School Musical. It's full of catchy, upbeat dance tracks that ... read more

Age 7+
Another Cinderella Story Soundtrack
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The Cheetah Girls One World Soundtrack by Cheetah Girls
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that this soundtrack is a dance album with some good themes about friendship and being strong that stays within the usual tame Disney musical conventions. Several of the songs ("Cheetah Love" and "I'm the One"), however, might make girls ... read more

Age 7+
The Cheetah Girls One World Soundtrack
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The American Mall Soundtrack by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this is the soundtrack to the MTV made-for-TV movie, American Mall, from the same producers that brought us High School Musical. While some of the songs' themes seem a little more grown-up than the ones covered in HSM (talk about ... read more

Age 9+
The American Mall Soundtrack
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"Cheetah Love" (CD single) by Cheetah Girls
Parents Need to Know...

that this Cheetah Girls song is a positive anthem about friendship. It discusses loyalty, not seeing eye-to-eye, and the strength that comes from close friends. The song does repeat "we are Cheetah Girls" in the context of promoting ... read more

Age 6+
"Cheetah Love" (CD single)
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Bratz: Girlz Really Rock Soundtrack by Bratz
Parents Need to Know...

that this soundtrack to the movie Bratz: Girlz Really Rock is a safe compilation of light and fun dance songs that are primarily about friendship, although a few of the tracks go a bit beyond innocent friendships. There's a love song ... read more

Age 7+
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