October 7, 2010 
Chris Byrne “The Toy Guy” and Jim Silver editor-in-chief from Time to Play Magazine talks to Marijo Tinlin, editor-in-chief of Family First about all the fabulous new toys out this year for the holiday season. From Lego to Tonka to ... continue reading...
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Zoobles September 10, 2008 
Trivia is a passion of mine.
However, a trivial fact that is later proven otherwise transforms me for a trivia whiz to a Cliff Claven wannabe.
How do you get genuine, substantiated truisms?
Simple. Visit today's FamilyFirst pick: Veegle: Substantiated True Facts
Here are a few e... continue reading...
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zimbabwe August 2, 2005 
One of my favorite all-time websites around is the subject of today's Family First Site. The name of the site is Surfing the Net with Kids, and it is one of the best non-educational educational sites I have come across. What makes it so appealing is that not only does it provide inf... continue reading...
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weekly newsletter April 25, 2005 
Many popular movies and television shows are made in very recognizable locations. "Saving Private Ryan" was made in France, where the action occurred. "Apollo 13" was made on a sound stage but did use some exterior locations to supplement the story line, such as Cape Canaveral and the Jo... continue reading...
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Social Science January 30, 2005 
I recently purchased a used PDA as a back-up for the one I use. When you buy used items, occasionaly there are some small problems with them, or they don't come with all the items that a new one did. In this case, I wanted a leather case, and an extra A/C adaptor for work. Since this PDA is not being ... continue reading...
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topical books June 30, 2004 
Have ever remembered the books you read as a child, and wished you could share them with your children? I recently tried to find some books like that for my son, and it was a chore. But if I had known about today's Family First site, that chore would have been much easier.The site is called Anyb... continue reading...
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stock July 17, 2003 
Reading has always been a way to relax and spend a quite day. Whether it is in the summer under a shady tree, or curled up in front of a warm fire on a wintry evening, stories entertain have always been a wonderful way to pass the time. Today's Family Site looks at a site that helps young readers ... continue reading...
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young ones June 22, 2003 
Looking for a good book for your young ones to read this summer (other than the new Harry Potter book, that is). I can remember some great times curling up with a good book in the shade of a tree, in a hammock and some ice-cold lemonade. It was a good w... continue reading...
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young ones June 21, 2003 
One of the most anticipated books ever printed will be in today. It is the latest in a series of books that have enthralled youngsters over the past few years. It is responsible for making more children interested in reading than any other series of books (to which I can attest to).... continue reading...
August 21, 2002 
When it comes time for cyber visitors to find information on the Internet, everyone has their own favorite search engine. There are many out there, such as AltaVista and Dogpile, among others. But what do kids use? The majority of the search engines are for grown ups to use, and return grown... continue reading...
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