I am a big fan of the Wii. Think of it less as a video game, and more as a family fun center that can replace static board games as an activity the whole family can do, when it's raining or you just don't have time for a longer outing. Now there are more and more Wii games that are good for getting a bit of exercise. Notice, I say a bit of exercise. Like a lot of things, you … [Read more...] about 5 Wii Games that get kids to exercise
Archives for June 2010
Seven picture books about dad
Here's an idea: give dad a new picture book he can read to the kids, in which the dad is the star for once. Here are 7 new ones that feature dads of different type and are good for kids 3-8: Daddy Calls Me Doodlebug Oh, Daddy! Stars Above Us My Father Knows the Names of Things … [Read more...] about Seven picture books about dad
Will Smith most popular celebrity dad?
I'm only looking for three votes in that category. Poor Will Smith has to appeal to bigger numbers. Movie ticket selling website Fandango.com has done a poll ahead of Father’s Day (June 20 in the U.S., Canada and U.K.) of movie fans’ favorite father/son and father/daughter actors and actresses, and Will Smith comes out a winner.[From Hollywood’s most popular Dad? … Will … [Read more...] about Will Smith most popular celebrity dad?
18 body sign questions to see if you’re a baby expert
Baby Body Signs Quiz 1. All U.S. babies at birth get an Apgar test. What does Apgar stand for? A. The name of the doctor -- Virginia Apgar -- who developed it. B. The American Pediatric Gross Assessment Record. C. Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration D. All of the above 2. How much more accurate is a newborn's sense of smell than sense of taste? A. … [Read more...] about 18 body sign questions to see if you’re a baby expert
Movie Review: The Karate Kid
Rating: PGGenre: Action/FamilyRelease Date: June 11, 2010Running Time: 132 MinutesChild-friendly? "The Karate Kid" is a remake of the 1984 film of the same name. It deals with a young boy named Dre who travels with his mom to China and winds up being an outcast. After he is attacked by a group of bullies, Dre meets an experienced martial arts master who trains him in … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Karate Kid