Everyone knows the value of search engines such as Google and Yahoo. As a go-to source for information, search engines help us find exactly what we are looking for. The Internet puts information right at your fingertips! A growing concern for parents is

filtering out questionable content and finding sites that are safe and relevant for kids.

The following links are some great resources on search engines that are kid-friendly. Check them out to see how to make the Internet a safe place for your family.

Child Safe-Searching on the Web

Kids Search Engines

Internet Resources for Kids

Kid Safe Search Sites

As the mouse and keyboard become more prevalent than pencil and paper, ergonomics plays an increasingly important role for kids. Monitor height, chair design, and keyboard angles are all factors that can affect your ability to work and study. It is important to customize the work area for productivity and comfort for both kids and adults.

Here are some links on how to set up a great workstation for kids.

Arranging an Area for Kids

One Size Doesn't Fit All

Ergonomics enters the Classroom

By Rich Maloof for msn.com

Parents always find it nerve racking when their children explore a strange new world, whether it’s loud music, offbeat fashion or weird friends. Of course, making adults twist a bit can be half the appeal.

Peeking over the shoulder of a 10-year-old as he stares into a luminescent screen, it’s little wonder the grown-ups get nervous. What rabbit hole has this child’s mind disappeared into? What’s a wiki or a widget or a neopet? And when did capital letters become passé?

In truth, a family-wide grasp of technology not only raises a parent’s comfort level, but also offers an opportunity to share experiences and learning between the generations.

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