Much of the album has an energetic, upbeat feel, with a number of songs about love, longing, and heartache -- something Jordin probably hasn't fully experienced, and even her powerful, ...
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Music: Jordin Sparks
I rate this titleonand give itAn OK debut from teen Idol winner.
Music: "Headlines (Friendship Never Ends)" CD single
I rate this titleonand give itHeartwarming, meaningful lyrics of devotion.
The song, about finding a special love and pledging your devotion to that person, showcases a more mature Spice Girls sound, with pleasant harmonies and stirring lyrics. But for young tweens, stick ...
Music: Greatest Hits
I rate this titleonand give itJust as pop-y and fun as we remember; some sex.
This collection is a reminder of how good the Girls "really really" were at the height of their career -- and their slightly more mature sound on this CD just amplifies their talent. Even the two new ...
Web site: PlanetCazmo
I rate this titleiffyand give itVirtual world has filtered & safe chat; ads soon.
Assuming any improvements on the beta version of the site will make it a more lively community (it's hard to get a sense of that when you can't enter all the buildings or participate in very many ...
TV: Fifi and the Flowertots
I rate this titleonand give itFlowery fun for tots; animation only so-so.
If you're looking for the next great thing in stop-motion animation, this isn't it; the clay figures are rather stiff in their movements and facial expressions, so it's hard to be really engaged ...
TV: Animalia
I rate this titleonand give itCool fantasy-adventure series for grade-schoolers.
Featuring lively storylines and filled with enough silliness to keep any grade-schooler entertained, Animalia can get a bit loud and frantic at times (from an adult point of view, anyway). ...
Web site: TIMEforKids
I rate this titleonand give itTerrific news/info resource boosts brain power.
Articles are written in a simple, direct, and unbiased voice, and the colorful presentation makes it fun for kids to learn about everything from the latest political crisis to the most recent ...
Web site: KidzWorld
I rate this titleiffyand give itMonitored social network has some iffy profiles.
There's so much to look at on this busy, buzzing site that it feels a bit overwhelming right from the start -- and although the site's moderators seem to go to great lengths to ensure privacy and ...
Web site: TigerBeatMag
I rate this titleonand give itFrivolous but fun tween mag's celeb gossip site.
While obsession with Hollywood and music stars is a natural part of adolescence -- and could be positive if the teen celebrities in question are particularly strong role models -- this site and its ...
Web site: BellaSara
I rate this titleonand give itCare for horses in a safe virtual world; no chat.
This site is a delightful, fantasy-filled place where girls will enjoy spending their time (though parents need to make sure it's a reasonable amount of time). The only downside is that if a kid is ...
Web site: TheWeatherChannelKids
I rate this titleonand give itA shower of weather-related info & fun activities.
Since sun, clouds, and rain are a part of everyday life, most kids naturally show an interest in the origin of weather conditions -- how does hail form, what makes thunder and lightning, and so on -- ...
Web site: myNoggin
I rate this titleonand give itFee-based service with great educational games.
This site is definitely worth a visit to help young children with reading, counting, and more; it's no substitute for doing certain activities on paper with pens, paintbrushes, etc., but it adds a ...
