Rated: G Genre: Music/Documentary Running Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Release Date: February 11, 2011 Child-friendly? Recommended for ages 5 and up.Somewhere after the Backstreet Boys and Zac Efron turned our preteen daughters into big piles of mush, a bizarre-looking boy with a strange hairdo stormed onto the scene. His name is Justin Bieber and it's safe to say he's … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
Archives for February 2011
Music will make your kids smarter, here’s why
It is widely known that musical talent boasts plenty of perks. Whether it be used to relax or attract women, learning how to play an instrument certainly pays off in the long run, and it seems as though it can help out with raising children as well. A new study indicates that children who take music lessons performed better in school than those who don't.According to … [Read more...] about Music will make your kids smarter, here’s why
Top Ten Worst Valentines Gifts for 2011
This list was sent to me by the makers of FakeTV, which is a cool gadget we actually own. FakeTV shines random color patterns on your wall to emulate the changing blue glow of a TV so that potential burglars think you are at home. It self-activates when the sun goes down and uses less electricity than a regular lightbulb. I know it works because our neighbors called us while we … [Read more...] about Top Ten Worst Valentines Gifts for 2011
Study: Solid food too early raises obesity risk
While some parents may be eager to feed their children solid food as early as possible, results of a new study indicate that doing so may increase a child's risk of being obese. The research supports the guidelines suggested by the United States which stipulate that children should not be fed solid food before they reach 4 months. The research was conducted by a team of … [Read more...] about Study: Solid food too early raises obesity risk
Will you record your baby’s birth? Ruling on cameras in delivery room causes controversy
For many moms and dads, the video of the births of their children can be one of their most cherished possessions. However, a hospital in Hagerstown, Maryland, has some parents-to-be fuming over a policy that prohibits them from carrying any type of camera into the delivery room. The policy, enacted by Meritus Medical Center, angered Laurie Shifler so much that she spearheaded … [Read more...] about Will you record your baby’s birth? Ruling on cameras in delivery room causes controversy