Jayisgames is an online center for children. They give the options of hundreds of games. These games include online or downloadable games for your MAC or PC. The downloadable games can include frightening images and ideas for children under the age of 10. Also the downloadable games require money after the first hour of playing. Despite this, the games are a lot of fun to play. If you d not want to download the games onto your computer, Jayisgames, offers ..read the full article

Disney’s toontown offers your child a safe interactive environment to play educational and entertaining games. This program is adored by both my younger siblings who have been playing it for years. They began when they were younger, and despite that it may be considered too young for them; they still continue to play it at the age of 13 and 14. Some reading is required for this game. Your child must be able to read the tutorial and the ..read the full article

Neopets is a fun-filled site that allows children to choose and create their own pet. Your child has the option to choose from over 40 different ‘species’ of magical creatures. Also, when creating new Neopets, your child has the ability to give their pet its own name and personality.

When using Neopets, your child has to create an account, which is free to all users. Some basic information is required, including an email address, in case of a lost password. Also ..read the full article

BinWeevils is a wonderful social platform site for children ages 7-13.  The BinWeevils site gives the children many activities to do and keeps them safe while they do it.  They have games (many educational) that you can play with other members or independently.  In BinWeevils you also have the ability to create your own BinWeevil, decorate your place and get a pet and SO much more.  Both my children, ages 7 and 10 really enjoy this site and the MANY ..read the full article

The Runt Farm Series of books are adorable and engaging.  I have read the first three with my 7 year old daughter, taking turns reading and we both adore them. The site along with it allows kids to use their imagination and either color pages or make up their own stories or artwork. I was thrilled to have this introduced to me. I don’t review books often but with the accompanying website and the love my daughter ..read the full article

Eco-Match from Play First Games at first looks like any other match three game but it is so much more.  The object – to match three of the same pictures in the row by swapping two tiles that are next to each other. This game takes it a step further as you have a purpose beyond matching three.  You also have to match a certain number of the animal that you are trying to save. This game is educational and ..read the full article

Civiballs 2: Empire Bounce and Roll is a wonderful new puzzle game from Shockwave.  You can play online or download a full version and it definitely is NOT just for kids. This is puzzling at its best.

The goal – to get the balls in their correct containers by cutting them.  Sounds easy, right?   As you can see by the second image – the puzzles get harder.  What’s nice is there is no time pressure and the problem solving ..read the full article

It is THAT time of year – the commercials have begun and if your kids are anything like mine they already have their lists going for all the things they are hoping Santa will bring.  My son is ten and I have still been able to keep him AND my 6 year old daughter AWAY from violent computer games and sites.  Luckily there are MANY top choices for non violent computer games for kids that they will thoroughly enjoy. I ..read the full article

From Amanita Design, makers of Quest for the Best and Samorst 1 & 2 (which I mentioned in Top Free Online Adventure Games) comes their newest installment which is so much more than a kid’s computer game.  Their games draw you into the story and though odd, propel you forward to figure out WHAT is going on and make you ask, “how can I make it right?”  Mechaniarium comes with a free demo to play online as well as the ..read the full article

Moshi Monsters takes a very different spin on kid’s computer games and the recent inundation of interactive social networking sites for children. The games are educational and the environment silly, entertaining, safe and fun at the same time.  For parents, they have a thorough description of their site and their commitment to education and safety of children on their site. This is a QUALITY networking site for children to play games and learn.  As you might have guessed by the ..read the full article

It has been ages since I reviewed any of the FREE wonderful Kid’s computer games at Discovery Kids! Their site is voluminous and offers many educational games for all ages.  I had recommended Discovery Kids for Pre-schoolers but in the last two years it has become so much more.  Whizz Ball is a prime example of a superb thinking game with a similar feel of one of my all time favorites, “The Incredible Machine“.

Whizz Ball comes with many options ..read the full article

Wii Sports Resort is not just a kid’s computer game — it is a game the whole family will enjoy playing. Whether it is fencing, ping pong, basketball, wakeboarding, archery, skydiving or any of the other many games that are offered – there is truly something for everyone.  The game play is so realistic and the addition of the Wii Motion Controller adds to the feel of you really being IN the game.  I feel this game is appropriate for ..read the full article

In the last 2 months my family has discovered all new kids computer games.  We have turned MAC.  We had an IPOD we loved for years and recently have gotten a Mac Laptop,  my husband and I switched to IPhones and my son received an ITouch for his birthday. There are so many wonderful Applications (Apps) for these products but it is good to know which ones are safe and educational before you download.  Here are a few ..read the full article

As far as kid’s computer games go for the Wii – Jump Start Pet Rescue is one of THE BEST games I have found for 3-6 year olds. My children have played Jump Start Games since they were 3 and to see these characters come to life in a Wii game is WONDERFUL!  From designing their own avatar, to adopting pets to playing educational and fun games — Jump Start Pet Rescue will keep children entertained and learning for a ..read the full article

Generation Cures has a VERY special place in my heart.  It is the first site I wrote about when I launched this site at jennymannion.com AND it is a site with a very special purpose.  I wrote a detailed post about Generation Cures in October last year which I would love for you to read.  Generation Cures was created by “Children’s Hospital Boston” and is truly inspirational and innovative! It has an online community created for tweens to educate kids ..read the full article

Although Tropix says it for ages 10 and up I feel any child that can read would have an amazing time with it.  Tropix is a game with many mini games, goals and beautiful graphics.  My 6 year old daughter has not been THIS fond of a game in a LONG time and my 9 year old son enjoys it as well.  This game is available for the PC, for The Nintendo DS or online through Shockwave.

In Tropix your character ..read the full article

Auditorium is MUCH more than a kid’s computer game.  It is a game adults will love as well.  It is good for all ages and the music and graphics are simple gorgeous.  It is no wonder this game has won so many awards and I consider it a gift to have found it. It has a very zen like feel to it and I was hooked and went back to it a FEW times yesterday.  I also told everyone around ..read the full article

One of my son’s favorite genre of kids computer games are physics games.  Red Remover was too cute for me not to post.  It will make you think and is appropriate for all ages.  It comes from the site Physics Games and is just one of many.  The site does have ads so I always warn parents to make sure your child is old enough and responsible enough to be on a site with ads before leaving them unattended on ..read the full article