It's My Life

http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/

Common Sense Media says

Solid tween advice site talks about everything.

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Quality

Learning

Positive messages5
It's My Life encourages kids to be healthy and make responsible decisions.
Violence0
Not applicable.
Sex0
Not applicable.
Language0
Not applicable.

Consumerism0
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking0
Not applicable.
Privacy & safety0
Not applicable.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that topics on this wonderful advice and information site include alcohol abuse, eating disorders, and celebrity drug abuse as well as issues related to puberty and dating. There's a lot of helpful information and advice for tweens and teens about school, friends, family, emotions, and money. Every game teaches kids about something from saving money to handling a tough friend. There's no advertising on the site.

What kids can learn

Kids can learn how to navigate the ups and downs of adolescence on this educational PBS site. It's My Life provides factual information on topics like nutrition, puberty, and money management, plus advice on common tween issues like feeling lonely, dealing with bullies, and fighting with parents. Kids will find a wide range of activities, including games, videos, quizzes, and places to ask questions and submit comments. It's My Life is a credible, compassionate guide to growing up.

Subjects and Skills

Subjects

Language & Reading
discussion, reading
Math

Science
Social Studies

Arts
Hobbies

Skills

Thinking & Reasoning
Creativity
Self-Direction
personal growth, time management

Emotional Development
handling stress, identifying emotions, self-awareness
Communication
Collaboration

Responsibility & Ethics
Tech Skills
Health & Fitness
balanced diet, body awareness, fitness, mental health

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What's the story?

What's it about?

IT'S MY LIFE is divided into clear categories that have articles on tween-related topics plus relevant games, suggestions for offline activities, videos, and information on where to get help. The "Body" section is mostly about puberty, eating disorders, and alcohol abuse. "Emotions" offers articles on dealing with death, depression, and anger. The "Advice" area features all kinds of questions, from dating to health. The "Dating" ones focus on kissing and flirting and crushes and go no further. Questions are answered by both teen mentors and qualified adult experts. If you click on the "Celebs" tab, you'll see brief interviews where celebrities reveal their thoughts about growing up and what they had to go through when they were kids. There are also videos where kids discuss all kinds of topics.

What's the story?

What's it about?

Is it any good?

Hosted by PBS, It's My Life is the place to go to get straight-up advice and information that tweens are looking for. Some of the games are a little preachy but others are super, such as challenging kids to get around school without being late for class. (Keep an eye out for bullies and avoid the spot where the guy just barfed.)

Explore, discuss, enjoy

Families can talk about some of the topics raised on the site. Do you want a boyfriend or girlfriend? Why or why not?
What would you do if you had a million dollars? What was your most embarrassing moment at school? If you could be any other age, what would it be?

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Genre:

Educational

This review of It's My Life was written by Jean Armour Polly

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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:

33% say there are positive messages
33% say it's educational

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96grlpowrCE

Teen, 14 years old

June 9, 2010

OK for kids & up

A great site for kids of all ages to get information on subjects like school, friends, health, and more!

I've always liked this website. It's one of the safest and most informative kids' and teens' websites out there, yet it's not preachy or babyish.

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vivianne14

Teen, 15 years old

December 15, 2010

OK for kids & up

just perfect

i love it i think its really neat and not to bad for a 10 year old or like a 15 year old like me

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Mojo02

Kid, 11 years old

April 9, 2008

OK for kids & up

THE best

This is the best website online ever!

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miss_piggy7698

Kid, 11 years old

July 31, 2009

OK for kids & up

This site is a great way to learn about issues like money management, and going into middle school.

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rebma97

Teen, 13 years old

October 3, 2010

OK for kids & up

Good advice site for preteens

This site is similar to KidsHealth; it talks stuff like puberty, feelings, etc. There are even eductaional games on there. It's good and pretty safe, except on the "You Said It" section (where people post their opionon on stuff) might have some negative posts, but usually they don't and IML will make a post to tell people to watch what they say and they'll get rid of the negative posts. But it's a very safe site

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jessie007

Parent of 14 year old

October 18, 2009

Pause for kids & under

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tommysportsgirl

Adult

April 9, 2008

OK for kids & up

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RitaJ10

Parent of 3, 5, 9, 11, 12, and 13 year old

November 16, 2009

OK for kids & up

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Rosebud95

Teen, 15 years old

October 16, 2010

OK for kids & up

This site is cool. It is like Kidshealth, but theres more stuff on there. I like it a lot

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bookfriend1993

Teen, 14 years old

April 9, 2008

OK for kids & up

I love this site! I'm on it all the time for its fun, educational games, helpful advice pages, and most of all, enjoyable "You Said It" pages (not "Talk About It"). Through the site, I, under the alias, I have made a lot of Internet pals, some from as far away as Saudi Arabia. It's a great site for anyone over about 8.

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It's My Life

Common Sense Media says

What parents need to know

What kids can learn

Subjects

Skills

What's it about?

What's it about?

Is it any good?

Explore, discuss, enjoy

Most useful reviews by all members

A great site for kids of all ages to get information on subjects like school, friends, health, and more!

just perfect

THE best

Good advice site for preteens

Center for Young Women's Health

KidsHealth.org/kid

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