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It's My Life (http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/)

common sense media says

Solid tween advice site talks about everything.

parents & educators say
  • 33% say there are positive messages
  • 33% say it's educational
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that topics on this wonderful advice and information site include alcohol abuse, eating disorders, and celebrity drug abuse as well as issues related to puberty and dating. There's a lot of helpful information and advice for tweens and teens about school, friends, family, emotions, and money. Every game teaches kids about something from saving money to handling a tough friend. There's no advertising on the site.

Educational value: Kids can learn about many things, including money issues and puberty.
Positive messages: Talks about healthy eating, money, time management, dealing with stress.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Talk to your kids
Families can talk about some of the topics raised on the site. Do you want a boyfriend or girlfriend? Why or why not? What would you do if you had a million dollars? What was your most embarrassing moment at school? If you could be any other age, what would it be?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Hosted by PBS, It's My Life is the place to go to get straight-up advice and information that tweens are looking for. Some of the games are a little preachy but others are super, such as challenging kids to get around school without being late for class. (Keep an eye out for bullies and avoid the spot where the guy just barfed.)
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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
  • 33% say there are positive messages
  • 33% say it's educational
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jessie007
parent of 15 year old
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96grlpowrCE
teen, 16 years old
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A great site for kids of all ages to get information on subjects like school, friends, health, and more!
I've always liked this website. It's one of the safest and most informative kids' and teens' websites out there, yet it's not preachy or babyish.
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Mojo02
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THE best
This is the best website online ever!
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rebma97
teen, 14 years old
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Good advice site for kids
This site is similar to KidsHealth; it talks stuff like puberty, feelings, etc. There are even eductaional games on there. It's good and pretty safe, except on the "You Said It" section (where people post their opionon on stuff) might have some negative posts, but usually they don't and IML will make a post to tell people to watch what they say and they'll get rid of the negative posts. But it's a very safe site
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miss_piggy7698
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This site is a great way to learn about issues like money management, and going into middle school.
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bookfriend1993
teen, 18 years old
 
I love this site! I'm on it all the time for its fun, educational games, helpful advice pages, and most of all, enjoyable "You Said It" pages (not "Talk About It"). Through the site, I, under the alias, I have made a lot of Internet pals, some from as far away as Saudi Arabia. It's a great site for anyone over about 8.
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vivianne14
teen, 16 years old
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just perfect
i love it i think its really neat and not to bad for a 10 year old or like a 15 year old like me
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Rosebud95
teen, 16 years old
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This site is cool. It is like Kidshealth, but theres more stuff on there. I like it a lot
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queendork3
teen, 16 years old
 
Yes and No...
I go on the games at that site, and THERE IS NO LANGUAGE FILTER in the story strips. Children are free to put anything. Its a good website overall, just make sure your perverted children dont go to the puberty section...
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annamariah
kid, 11 years old
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for 10 and below
i love it its the best
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bookluver101
teen, 18 years old
 
A good website but...........
This is a very productive website. Good for kids of all ages. After playing all the games once or twice, and explore the site for about a hour it becomes boring.
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FashionDiva0569
teen, 16 years old
 
great
I love this web site because it tells me whats safe and not safe like eating disorders w/ celebritys and how dangerous they can be for u and your body.they also have teen girls talk about problems with boys, friends,exc. great web site w/ hardly no advertisments!!!
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ladyslayer27
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dude........................................I lke to say that!
Awesome website for kids ages 10+!!!!!!!!!!
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this website is perfect!
great!
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it rocks
i love it the games are fun the information is rely good....
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