Movie Review: 'One Direction: This Is Us'Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour 32 minutesRelease Date: August 30, 2013Child-friendly? A music documentary about boy band sensation One Direction? Being a father is full of challenges, but there are human limits.The inanely-titled "One Direction: This is Us" doesn't set out to break cinematic boundaries. Instead, it … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘One Direction: This Is Us’
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Movie Review: ‘Planes’
Movie Review: 'Planes'Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour 31 minutesRelease Date: August 9, 2013Child-friendly? Oh, "Cars" - who would have thought that Pixar's most uninspired, bland commercial release would end up being one of its most popular?From the animation studio that brought to life some of the most genuinely inspirational and enjoyable movies to … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Planes’
3 great push present ideas for dads
Moms-to-be are used to getting all the attention when it comes to having a baby, but as a father, you may now be able to join in on the fun as well.And who do you have to thank for this? None other than Jessica Simpson. The new mom of two is reported to have given her fiance, Eric Johnson, his own "push present" after the birth of their son two months ago.You may be … [Read more...] about 3 great push present ideas for dads
Hours of Educational Fun and Quality Time in a Box:Cooper and Kid Cooper Kit
The Cooper Kit, simply put, is awesome. It is full of games and activities focused around a particular theme that engages and educates, and carries the promise of quality time with your kids. And best of all, batteries are not required! This is just good old fashioned, high quality fun that will occupy a child or a group of children for hours. I received the “How Things Fly” … [Read more...] about Hours of Educational Fun and Quality Time in a Box:Cooper and Kid Cooper Kit
Movie Review: ‘After Earth’
Rated: PG-13Running Time: 1 hour, 40 minutesRelease Date: May 31, 2013Child-friendly? "After Earth" has the combined chemistry of father-son duo Will and Jaden Smith on board, so kids are sure to flock to this sci-fi epic in droves. Despite the futuristic thrills and spooky near-alien life-forms inhabiting a devastated Earth in this flick, "After Earth" … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘After Earth’