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Father Sues Facebook for Daughter’s Racy Pictures Online

An angry dad is suing Facebook because his 12-year-old daughter published provocative photos of herself on her profile. Although names have been withheld, theBBC reports that a father in Northern Ireland claims the pictures his daughter posted puts her at risk for sex abuse and is holding Facebook responsible for its inability to reinforce its policy prohibiting those under the age of 13 from having an account.

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Technology Resources for Talking to Your Kids About 9/11

For children who catch a glimpse of this imagery and don’t understand what exactly they’re seeing, it can be a very scary sight and one that is sure to elicit a lot of questions. But the question for parents is, how do you explain something so incomprehensible to a young child without scaring the dickens out of them? Luckily, there are a lot of resources available for parents who are unsure of how to broach this sensitive topic.

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Screen Play App of the Week: Alphabuild

Kids who are learning their letters or who are mastering the art of writing will enjoy practicing their craft with Alphabuild – a fun app that takes place in a letter factory. It is the job of the player to build the alphabet, one letter at a time, using the letter parts that roll by on the conveyor belt.

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An Electronic Kids’ T-Shirt That Totally Rocks

A typical post on Screen Play covers anything from gadgets, electronic toys, news and trends in the technology industry to Facebook and more, but covering electronic clothing is definitely a first. The Kids Electronic Rock Guitar t-shirt by ThinkGeek is a cool sartorial statement to any edgy kid who wants to mix a little fashion with function.

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Kid-Proof Your iPad with Big Grips

If you’re using an iPad anywhere in the vicinity of children, you know that they have an uncanny ability to sniff it out and be drawn to the pretty colors and flashing lights. While there are so many fantastic apps designed for kids’ entertainment and educational purposes, sometimes kids’ lack of deft can leave you standing nearby in the event of an accidental drop.

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Screen Play App of the Week: GreatSchools

GreatSchools is a handy app for anyone who is moving or just looking to switch schools within the town. You can immediately get a listing of elementary, middle and high schools throughout the U.S., based on your current location or by zip code. Once you have the listing of schools, you can view their ratings, parent reviews, test scores and district information. With more than 125,000 K-12 schools in the U.S., you can also filter your search by narrowing down whether you are looking for private, public or charter schools.

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Is Your Kid Begging For an Email Account? ZillaMail is a Safe Starter Option

There are many social networks out there geared towards kids and whether it’s gaming, community or listening to music, kids can find whatever kind of network they’re looking for online. While many of them offer a slew of features and interactive activities, some kids simply want a way to email grandma – and parents simply want their kids to do it in a safe way. If it’s a secure, parental-controlled email account you’re looking for, a site called Zilladog is worth checking out.

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Tired of having to download all those cute kid photos from your camera? Let Eye-Fi do the work for you!

Your baby’s first taste of pureed apples, your toddler’s first wobbly steps, your son’s first time swimming without floaties…there are big milestones in your life as a parent that you want to capture and treasure forever. But even on a daily basis, there are so many opportunities to take a snapshot of life to laugh about, groan about or just show off. With a camera in hand and your kids up to their usual antics, there are literally hundreds of moments you can capture each day.

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Screen Play App of the Week: Facts of Lice

Say the word “lice” and people immediately begin squirming and unconsciously scratching their heads. Most parents have either gone through the experience of dealing with lice themselves or know someone who has and from all accounts, it’s an absolute nightmare. There’s no way to control whether or not lice breaks out in your town or school, but there are certain preventative measures you can take.

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Does Gaming Help Parents Better Bond With Their Kids?

If you have kids who are into gaming, you know how much joy they get from swinging around their Wii joysticks, jumping to their Kinect games and hollering at the screen when their race cars hit mach speed. There has been debate about how beneficial (or detrimental) gaming is for kids, but how does it affect family time for kids who game with their parents?

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Totally Awkward Family Vacation Photos

The most hilarious, cringe-worthy family trip moments ever caught on camera