A "Radica" idea for dealing with 'tweens.

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Living with a 'tween girl can be difficult. It's an unsure time for them: they don't want to be treated like babies, but they're still not quite mature enough to be left to their own devices. One thing's for certain, as they become more aware of their appearance, they want to create their own "look," but just what that is, they don't know. It's still too soon for makeup--and crazy haircuts can take a long time to fix. That's where Digi Makeover from Radica: Girl Tech, Dallas, Tex., comes in.

This touchpad console with a built-in digital camera plugs directly into the TV, so girls can snap their picture and see themselves on screen. With the stylus, they can alter their look by swapping hairstyles, experimenting with makeup, and even adding accessories. This way, they are able to transform themselves and still never touch a hair on their beautiful heads. Digi Makeover ($59.99) also has a photo booth mode, so kids can pose, alone or with friends, with different backgrounds and save three of their favorite creations.

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