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Top 10 Social Sites for Kids

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted Jun 27th 2011

Believe it or not, Facebook and Twitter aren't the only cool social networking sites on the Web. But before you register for any of these sites, be ...Believe it or not, Facebook and Twitter aren't the only cool social networking sites on the Web.
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Should Cell Phones Go to Camp?

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted Jun 21st 2011

Most camps have policies. Credit: Sigrid Olson, Getty Images Q. My 11-year-old is going to sleep-away camp, and ...My 11-year-old is going to sleep-away camp, and I'm torn about letting her take her cell phone. What should I do?
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How to Play: Siamese Gift Wrap

by Sally Worsham, Posted Jun 13th 2011

Wrap it up! Credit: mattbuck4950, Flickr
What you need: Wrapping paper, tape, scissors, bows and presents or empty boxes.
How to ...The pair with the best-wrapped present wins.
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How to Help Summer Learning Go On

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted Jun 10th 2011

Click here for a sneak peek of one of our favorite documentaries, "Spellbound."
Carefully chosen books, movies and games ...How do you prevent kids' brains from turning to mush over the summer?
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How to Play: Euchre

by Sally Worsham, Posted Jun 10th 2011

Get three "tricks" and win the game! Credit: Getty Images What you need: You need four players and a deck of 24 standard playing cards ...Get three "tricks" and win the game!
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How to Play: Password

by Sally Worsham, Posted Jun 9th 2011

Don't tell the password! Credit: Getty Images
What you need: At least four players and a pack of Password cards.
How to play: Divide ...What you need: At least four players and a pack of Password cards.
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How to Play: Ranter-Go-Round

by Sally Worsham, Posted Jun 8th 2011

Poker chips serve as "lives" in this game. What you need: A standard deck of playing cards and tokens (poker chips, candy, pennies). ...Be the last remaining player with a life or lives.
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How to Play: Out of the Water

by Sally Worsham, Posted Jun 7th 2011

Toss the garbage! Credit: Alexander Joe, AFP/Getty Images What you need: You will need a long rope (about 30 feet), ...Throw your balls in the trash can but don't get tied up!
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