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When the Boob Tube Gets Scary, Leave the Kids Alone
One might assume that a child would be less frightened watching something scary if he were in the company of his parents. Not so says a group of Finnish researchers. According to a new study published in the journal Child: Care, Health and Development, children are actually more afraid of the events on the screen when their folks are in their presence.
10 Classic Movies For Kids
Before there was Buzz Lightyear or Shrek, there was Mrs. Hannigan and the Cowardly Lion. Movies made for small audiences have come a long way in terms of animation and imagination earning them an entirely separate category at major award shows, but when it comes to the classics, the old artists relied on their voices, costumes, and acting skills to create some irreplaceable masterpieces that every tot should enjoy. Check out the list of these movies, and tell me which one is your (or your child's) favorite.
Check Out the Cool Kid Films That Are Set to Come Out
The Summer blockbuster season is drawing to a close, and with that we say goodbye to the group of flicks designed to give our lil ones a break from the warm weather. While many of us are eagerly anticipating the Fall movie season – including Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, Where the Wild Things Are and A Christmas Carol, movie studios are already banking on their 2010 arrivals. Take a look at what will be entertaining our kids next year and let us know which you are most excited about.
All Aboard! Disney's Christmas Carol Train Tour
All aboard the Christmas Carol Express! To promote their upcoming movie, A Christmas Carol, Disney has created a real-life locomotive experience for families that showcases graphic artwork, actor interviews, motion development, historical artifacts, and computer-generated characters from the motion picture.
Last Friday, I took my children out to see the moving exhibit, which stopped in Northern California.
My Sister's Keeper: As a Mom What Would You Do?
My Sister's Keeper is a must see for mothers. Bring a box of tissues and prepare to empty your tear ducts during the entire experience. Unlike most films that escalate this one puts a lump into your throat just moments after starting.
10 Hot Summer Movies For Tots
Parents of tiny tots may not dare go on a long adventure without bringing along their trusty DVD player. A lengthy airplane ride or a prolonged road trip can go from disastrous to delightful with a simple push of a button. Families flying the friendly skies or cruising the roads should stock up on this Summer's newest releases for wee ones.
What's Your Favorite Adoption Movie?
After watching the trailer for the horror flick Orphan the other day, I thought about all the other adoption films that have graced the silver screen. First to come to mind? Annie, of course.
Is "Orphan" Movie Fair to Those in Foster Care?
It can be a cold and cruel world for foster children. While some kids are fortunate enough to find warm, inviting homes and loving families, others spend most of their lives hopping from one home to another without the security of being able to settle down. Will flicks like Warner Brother's horror film, Orphan, scare potential parents from reaching out to take in tots?
Nursery University: Parents Lose Their Minds Over Preschool
The preschool application process in many major metropolitan cities is comparable to getting into college. Sometimes dubbed the brat race, it doesn’t get more competitive than what goes on in New York City, where some believe that getting into the right nursery school will put their tots on the Ivy League path.
In his new documentary, Nursery University, which hit screens last week, Marc Simon and Matt Makar take an in-depth, satirical and oftentimes sympathetic look at a process that lead to the downfall of one Wall Street’s biggest titans and has parents competing to spend more than $15,000 a year on their two-year-old’s education.
Movies With Miya: Monsters vs. Aliens
Dreamworks is releasing their first 3D movie, Monsters vs Aliens, today. Filled with celeb voices from Reese Witherspoon (Susan Murphy / Ginormica) to Seth Rogen (B.O.B.) to Hugh Laurie (Dr. Cockroach Ph.D.), the family film is rated PG and full of appropriate humor that keeps both parents and their kids laughing.
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