http://familyinternet.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2011-08-25T00:43:32Z Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:43:32 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/31/virtual-field-trip-to-the-museum-of-natural-history.htm <p>It's a great time of year to visit New York City. Can't make it in person? Instead, try this <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://familyinternet.about.com/od/websitesforkids/a/empire-state-building.htm">Virtual Field Trip to the Museum of Natural History</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/31/virtual-field-trip-to-the-museum-of-natural-history.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/31/virtual-field-trip-to-the-museum-of-natural-history.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:16:21 +0000 2011-08-31T23:16:21Z http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/25/hurricane-and-earthquake-preparedness.htm <p>If you live on the East Coast of the United States, this is turning out to be quite the week for natural disasters. But regardless of where you live, it's always a good idea to be prepared for emergency situations. I wanted to share some links for you to make sure your family is ready if disaster should strike.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/25/hurricane-and-earthquake-preparedness.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/25/hurricane-and-earthquake-preparedness.htm Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:43:32 +0000 2011-08-25T00:43:32Z http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/19/the-sims-social-launches-into-beta-on-facebook.htm <p>The much-anticipated <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.facebook.com/TheSimsSocial">The Sims Social</a> game app went live on Facebook earlier this week. If you're a fan of The Sims, you'll want to head over and create your Sim. The online game has a lot of similarities to other versions, so you'll find yourself concerned with all the basic necessities, while building your house, making friends, and earning Simoleons!</p> http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/19/the-sims-social-launches-into-beta-on-facebook.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:35:00 +0000 2011-08-19T09:35:00Z http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/18/securachild-steps-in-where-amber-alerts-cannot.htm <p>A missing child is one of the biggest nightmares for parents. The feeling of helplessness adds to the fear of the unknown. Most of us are familiar with the Amber Alert system, but not everyone realizes that there are <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.amberalert.gov/faqs.htm">specific criteria</a> for when an Amber Alert is issued:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/18/securachild-steps-in-where-amber-alerts-cannot.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/18/securachild-steps-in-where-amber-alerts-cannot.htm Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:57:04 +0000 2011-08-18T01:57:04Z http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/17/take-off-on-a-white-house-scavenger-hunt.htm <p>This <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://familyinternet.about.com/od/websites/a/white-house-scavenger-hunt.htm">webquest</a> sends you through the virtual halls of the White House in search of a variety of artifacts. Can you find them all?</p> <p><strong>Read more</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://familyinternet.about.com/od/websites/a/white-house-scavenger-hunt.htm">White House Scavenger Hunt</a></li></ul> http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/17/take-off-on-a-white-house-scavenger-hunt.htm Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:37:00 +0000 2011-08-17T22:37:00Z http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/11/virtual-ride-on-the-yellow-school-bus.htm <p>My son starts kindergarten this year. It's a big deal for me because he's growing up so quickly. It's a big deal for him because he'll be taking the bus to school. Very exciting. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/11/virtual-ride-on-the-yellow-school-bus.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/11/virtual-ride-on-the-yellow-school-bus.htm Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:54:44 +0000 2011-08-11T01:54:44Z http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/10/get-to-smurfing-on-facebook.htm <p>I <a href="http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/07/07/la-la-la-la-la-lathe-smurfs-are-back.htm">mentioned <em>The Smurfs</em> website</a> last month. This month I want to point out the <em><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://apps.facebook.com/thesmurfsco/">Smurfs &#038; Co</a></em>. app from Ubisoft. If you're a fan of Facebook games, you'll enjoy this cute game that has you building Smurfy buildings, collecting resources and gathering a gaggle of different Smurf personalities. It's a fun way to delve into the Smurf's world.</p> http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/10/get-to-smurfing-on-facebook.htm Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:52:00 +0000 2011-08-10T21:52:00Z http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/03/free-tech-tools-for-busy-families.htm <p>The back-to-school season can be stressful for parents. Coordinating which kid is at which activity and how they're getting there can be a monumental tasks. And then there are the volunteer responsibilities. And we can't forget the basics like laundry, food and generally staying on top of the house. I've put together a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://familyinternet.about.com/od/computinglifestyle/tp/Tech-Tools-For-Busy-Families.htm">list of free tools</a> that can help you with the craziness. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/03/free-tech-tools-for-busy-families.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/03/free-tech-tools-for-busy-families.htm Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:23:00 +0000 2011-08-03T19:23:00Z http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/01/pottermore-invites-you-to-delve-deeper-into-the-harry-potter-world.htm <p>I always loved the magic of <em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</em> and how much anticipation surrounded the search for the elusive golden tickets. This week, J.K. Rowling and Sony are creating plenty of anticipation of their own with <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.pottermore.com/">Pottermore.com</a> and the quest for the Magical Quill. For seven days, readers have the chance to gain early access to the mysterious new site.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/01/pottermore-invites-you-to-delve-deeper-into-the-harry-potter-world.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/08/01/pottermore-invites-you-to-delve-deeper-into-the-harry-potter-world.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:13:39 +0000 2011-08-01T13:13:39Z http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/07/21/summer-reading-and-classic-books-online.htm It's not too late to add some classics to your kids' summer reading lists. There are great books available to read online for free. Our contributing writer, John, has a ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/07/21/summer-reading-and-classic-books-online.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://familyinternet.about.com/b/2011/07/21/summer-reading-and-classic-books-online.htm Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:12:06 +0000 2011-07-21T01:12:06Z