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The Mouse Club
Age 4+
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The Mouse Club

Why We Recommend It

Imaginative, colorful, and fun, kids can log on to read, count, match, and have fun learning computer skills.

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EnveMe
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that this fashion-meets-music site has a lot for sale, from clothes to downloadable music. It also has a virtual world -- EnveZones -- that charges $10.95 per month; it requires downloading software from VZones, a site that considers ... read more

Age 13+
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Rhapsody
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that this site doesn't incorporate a large social-networking component. Though you can share playlists with friends, the service lacks other networking features like blogs and pairings with similar users. Parents should also remain aware ... read more

Age 13+
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Pandora Internet Radio
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that this site has a distinct social-networking component, where users can blog about their music tastes, share their personalized mixes with other users, and search for "stations" (pre-defined streaming music in the same genre) ... read more

Age 13+
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Tommy2.net
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that this entertainment site for tweens contains age-appropriate content but is extremely commercial, sending visitors to iTunes to purchase songs and videos by the artists it covers. The site links to Tommy2.net's MySpace page and other ... read more

Age 10+
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Buzznet
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this site is designed for teens and young adults interested in the indie rock scene. Edgy content, like raucous band interviews and in-your-face photography is too mature for tweens. The member's forum users post freely and the ... read more

Age 15+
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PluggedIn
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that this Will Smith-backed site has thousands of high-quality music videos. They're the "clean" versions, but you may run across some that contain mild swearing, sexual images, and lyrics that celebrate drug use and violence. A social ... read more

Age 15+
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Pitchfork.tv
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that this online video channel showcases artists and labels that don't normally get mainstream coverage. Some videos and interviews contain cursing, crude humor, and sexual references, but in general, there's less of the slick, ... read more

Age 15+
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DanceJam
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that this the video uploading and social networking site about dancing was created by MC Hammer and friends, and although it promotes dancing, does have some iffy comments in the profiles, links to teens' personal MySpace pages, and ... read more

Age 16+
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Kidzbop
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that while most of the site's content is completely G-rated, there are just a few user-generated videos that will raise eyebrows. For instance, one 7-year-old girl gyrates stripper-style as Beyonce sings, "We can't wait for the bedroom, ... read more

Age 8+
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MTV.com/Overdrive
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that they can visit this site to preview videos and music. It's an easy way to find out what your kids are listening and dancing to. Like the MTV TV channel, though, this site isn't for little kids. read more

Age 13+
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Bopsta
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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

Age 11+
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Sound Junction
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that the site has no advertising. The site takes some time to learn to use, so don't visit thinking you're going to have a quick look and listen. read more

Age 14+
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Music.Kids.us
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that because this site is in the kids.us domain, there's no advertising and there are no outbound links. But there's a dense legal disclaimer as you enter the site that may put some users off right away. read more

Age 8+
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Turntables
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that this is a fun little simulation with turntables, a box full of vinyl records, and a light show. Will the audience like your style? read more

Age 8+
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Kbears
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that kids will love the cause and effect demonstration as they pick out tuneful notes on the virtual keyboard. But there are very annoying banner ads on every page of the site. read more

Age 5+
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