Rating: PG Genre: Fantasy Release Date: February 12, 2010 Running Time: 119 minutes Child-friendly?Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is the story of a teenager who learns he is the son of the Greek mythological legend Poseidon, god of the sea. The film is based on a popular children's book but the characters are older and the movie contains a lot of violence … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
How fathers can help their kids avoid obesity
Making some adjustments to your family's daily routines can help ensure your kids avoid become obese, according to a new study.Researchers at Temple University and Ohio State University say that preschool-aged children who live in homes that engage in three specific routines have a 40 percent lower prevalence of obesity than kids who live in homes where none of the routines are … [Read more...] about How fathers can help their kids avoid obesity
Advice for saving for college
If you're worried about saving for your children's college education you're not alone, according to a new survey.The Futuretrust Hopes and Dreams survey found that 77 percent of fathers and mothers are concerned about college tuition costs. In addition, 29 percent of parents surveyed said that the rising costs of food, gas and other daily necessities is the single greatest … [Read more...] about Advice for saving for college
Parenting tips for avoiding high-calorie fast food meals
A recent study found that parents and kids consumed fewer calories at fast food restaurants when the menus included nutritional and caloric information.Researchers in Seattle surveyed 99 parents of children between the ages of 3 and 6 about their fast food dining habits. When presented with a sample menu and asked what they would order, the parents who were shown menus that … [Read more...] about Parenting tips for avoiding high-calorie fast food meals
Movie Review: Leap Year
Rating: PG Genre: Romantic Comedy Release Date: January 8, 2010 Running Time: 100 minutes Child-friendly?Leap Year is the story of a young woman who sets off on a trip to Ireland to surprise her boyfriend and propose. Her plans change when she meets a handsome stranger that helps her get to her final destination, however. The movie is an innocent romantic comedy that doesn't … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Leap Year