Watching your child play an organized sport can be a great thrill as a parent, as this is a chance for your little one to build early exercise habits, make friends, learn about teamwork and have a good time. However, it's important to make safety a priority for your child when he or she is on the field or court. Here area few considerations to keep in mind when your young … [Read more...] about Sports safety tips for kids
Movie Review: G.I. Joe: Retaliation
Rated: PG-13 Running Time: 1 hour, 30 minutesRelease Date: March 28, 2013Child-friendly? The original G.I. Joe cartoon - based on the popular action figures - may have been a fun and futuristic military romp, filled with laser-wielding commandos, stealthy ninjas and a healthy dose of after-school-special moralizing, but "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" takes gratuitous and … [Read more...] about Movie Review: G.I. Joe: Retaliation
Advice for finding the perfect babysitter
After spending many long hours raising your young ones and keeping your household in relative order, chances are you need to get away from it all with your significant other every now and then for a night out. Before you start planning that romantic evening together, you're going to need to find a proper babysitter to watch the kids. If you can't find a close friend … [Read more...] about Advice for finding the perfect babysitter
Movie Review: ‘The Croods’
Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 38 minutesRelease Date: March 22, 2013Child-friendly? "The Croods" has a brand of slapstick humor that certainly lives up to its name, and the constant barrage of prehistoric humans in modern day situations is sure to keep your little ones giggling through the movie.In case you were wondering what Nicholas Cage has been up to lately - … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘The Croods’
Child-friendly tips for your first family road trip
With spring and summer weather on the horizon, you may be getting ready to plan an exciting vacation with your family. However, hitting the road with small children can be a challenge, especially if you're planning a lengthy trip. Here are a few child-friendly vacation tips to help you manage the open road. Plan around nap times Sitting for long periods of time can begin … [Read more...] about Child-friendly tips for your first family road trip