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The History of Kids’ Virtual Worlds: What Happened to Club Penguin?

Sarah Kimmel
October 6, 2026
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Online spaces for kids like Animal Jam and Club Penguin have disappeared. Has this been a benefit or a hindrance to our kids’ social development? How can we give our kids the same types of experiences while keeping them safe online?

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Sarah Kimmel

Sarah Kimmel is a family tech expert, host of the Oh My Tech podcast, and author of the upcoming Screens Without Screams. With 25+ years in IT, she helps families feel confident managing the technology in their homes. Find her @FamilyTech everywhere.

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Sarah Kimmel, family tech expert and digital parenting coach

Hi, I'm Sarah Kimmel!

Family tech expert, digital parenting coach and host of the Oh My Tech podcast, with 25+ years in IT. I help families go from tech chaos to tech confidence.

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