Disney-owned Club Penguin has serious staying power with my tween. Meaning of course that after I plunked down money for a membership she didn’t immediately get bored with it. On a recent Spring Break trip, she was adamant that she needed to bring her laptop so she wouldn’t miss the April Fool’s party [...]
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As a parent, it’s a beautiful thing to see your kids develop a concern for an issue or cause that is bigger than themselves. Now, virtual worlds for kids are bringing real-world cash to back them up.
This week Club Penguin announced a new campaign called “Coins for Change.” During Club Penguin play, kids can earn [...] Tags: charity, club penguin, coins, coins for change, giving, kids
I was a little shocked to read about something called “bumping” that’s happening at Club Penguin. According to Izzy Neis, bumping is the equivalent of penguin sex. My 10-year old daughter is a big fan of Club Penguin. At this point in time, I regard her as a child who is more savvy about [...] Tags: bumping, children, club pengin, kids, Social Networks, tweens
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