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The Mouse Club
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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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Whateverlife
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that this social networking site for teens was started by a Michigan girl and her pals who enjoy designing Web sites. Though not quite finished, it already has too much advertising, and we accidentally saw what might be evidence that the ... read more

Age 13+
Whateverlife
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Tangle
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that TANGLE, formerly GodTube, is a hip, Christian social networking site for people 13 and older that includes YouTube-style videos, Christian rock downloads, a prayer wall, various ministries, and social networking features. There's a ... read more

Age 13+
Tangle
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Camp Pete
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that this site uses positive sports messages to motivate kids. The seemingly innocuous Sports Newz section of Camp Pete is unfortunately the most PG part of the site, with daily news from the world of college football involving fights, ... read more

Age 7+
Camp Pete
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We're Fed Up
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that We're Fed Up is a supportive and informative social network created by California teens interested in fighting youth obesity. Originally, 40 youth leaders began the site, and now hundreds form a growing online network with a shared ... read more

Age 13+
We're Fed Up
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Espin
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that although ESPIN is all about flirting, sex, and indulging in teen hormones, that's not the major problem. This is a site that can pose a major danger to a teen user's delicate self-esteem. Because the site encourages members to judge ... read more

Age 15+
Espin
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The Twilight Saga
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this site is run by Hachette Book Group, the publishers of the Twilight series. Because of this, be aware that there is a slew of promotion for the vampire franchise on the site, from the books to gift sets and companion readers. The site ... read more

Age 13+
The Twilight Saga
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My Death Space
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that this site details stories of untimely deaths, linking the profiles of MySpace users with their obituaries -- although the two sites are completely unrelated. The stories are generally about young people who have died tragically -- ... read more

No Kids
My Death Space
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Yahoo! Answers
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that this free informational site offers up answers to virtually any question imaginable but is an iffy place for young kids to explore without supervision. The self-proclaimed “world’s biggest think tank” lets visitors ask ... read more

Age 13+
Yahoo! Answers
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PopSugar
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that this humongous gossip site combines celebrity news, online shopping, and social networking, most of it harmless fun but some parts fairly adult in nature. The avatar bloggers and the guessing and matchup games could have been ... read more

Age 15+
PopSugar
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Tibesti
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that this shopping-centric social networking site is all about products, shopping, and buying and sharing that experience with online friends. Users set up their own pages and post images of favorite products -- and not all photos and ... read more

Age 17+
Tibesti
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Omegle
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This chat site’s catchphrase, "Talk to strangers!", says it all. Though created by an 18-year-old, Omegle is not for kids. The site puts two strangers together in a chat room. Though chats start out anonymous, users often ask ... read more

Age 15+
Omegle
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PulseIt
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that this "book social networking site" features a rotating selection of new titles published by Simon & Schuster, which teens ages 14-18 can read online and discuss. (Only teens in this age group are permitted to register ... read more

Age 14+
PulseIt
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My Secret Circle
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that this private social networking site -- actually a program that loads only when a special USB key is plugged into the computer -- is super secure.  A completely closed environment, My Secret Circle is invisible to the rest of the ... read more

Age 8+
My Secret Circle
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Kidgurus
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that this social networking site for tweens looks like it was slapped together quickly in hopes of making a few bucks off advertising. It's too bad because the idea -- networking mixed with plenty of opportunities to be creative -- is ... read more

Age 9+
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GoTrybe
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this is a fitness-themed Web site, designed to give kids the information and guidance they need to stay fit and healthy. The subscription site focuses on exercise and nutrition and features lots of video content. Users can design their ... read more

Age 8+
GoTrybe
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Blerp
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that the creators of Blerp seem committed to making the discussion app a fun, wholesome tool for everyone, including high schoolers. Blerp has banned thousands of adult-content sites out of the gate, and users can opt to block posts that ... read more

Age 15+
Blerp
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People's Dirt
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that there is nothing redeeming about this trashy message board, which encourages teens to post anonymous gossip about classmates. The site has been shut down twice to allow criminal investigations. According to one online newspaper, ... read more

Age 13+
People's Dirt
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Bathroom Wall
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that this aptly named application lets users anonymously post "secrets" on a "wall" on Facebook. This site attracts the same raunchy comments found scrawled on real stalls, with the potential for embarrassment limited only by ... read more

Age 13+
Bathroom Wall
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YourCause
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that this provides kids with an easy, fun way to raise money for a favorite charity. Though members can friend one another, send email and post testimonials, social networking is secondary to the site's main purpose of helping deserving ... read more

Age 13+
YourCause
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My Tiny Planets
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that this space-themed Web site lets users design their own planet. They earn "star" points by playing games and participating in other activities on the site, and then spend the points to purchase spaceships and a wide variety of ... read more

Age 9+
My Tiny Planets
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Alloy
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that this ad-heavy site encompasses entertainment news, social networking, and lots of shopping -- there's an online store that sells clothes and accessories. The celebrity and fashion content is generally OK for pre-teens, but bad ... read more

Age 12+
Alloy
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