 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
BodiMojo
Common Sense Media says
Frank and factual information about teen health issues.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that BodiMojo provides teen-friendly information about a wide range of health danger zones, and allows teens to create their own profiles and contribute to the site. Teens will find frank discussions about drinking alcohol, dating violence, smoking, obesity, eating disorders, sex, drugs, and more. Some of the topics may not be as advice-driven as some parents would like. For example, the message on teen sex isn't abstinence. Instead it's "love can include sex in teenage relationships, but it definitely doesn't have to."
Is it any good?
BODIMOJO knows teens. Many teens are likely to tap into the vast amount of non-preachy, accurate health information here as needed because they're first introduced to it in a personal way. Teens can create their own profile page, set their own health goals, use the health tools, and connect with other BodiMojo members on Facebook. The site has a related iPhone app, and teens can text or email themselves positive affirmations: multi-platform use at its finest.
Online interaction: The ability to connect with friends and via Facebook will make this site attractive to social networking teens. Personal goals can be listed for all members to see, or kept private. Friends can send each other "virtual gifts" like little smiley icons.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how to distinguish between factual health information and myths. How do you know a source is accurate? How can you tell what's opinion and what's fact? How will your teen go about making choices about their own mental, physical, and emotional health once they know the facts?
You may want to read some of the articles here together -- especially those about sex, drugs, and alcohol -- to open the dialogue about your personal views on some of those issues. Listen for their views, too. There's a lot more to healthy choices than just having the facts and, believe it or not, parents' opinions often make a difference to a teen's choice.
Discuss how the media may impact your teen's health, especially relating to body image and sex. Read Common Sense Media's Sex and Media Tips and Diet Messages and Unhealthy Bodies.
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BodiMojo Worth Checking Out
BodiMojo provides online motivation and content to help motivate teens toward healthy behavior. A valuable resource for parents and teens alike.
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great site for self evaluation and positive reinforcement
BodiMojo is a great multi tool teen site that provides lots of self help tools and positive messages.
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Great website love it
really cool and fun, with quizzes! :D
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