Rated: PG-13Running Time: 1 hour, 54 minutesRelease Date: March 1, 2013Child-friendly? While the medieval fantasy battle sequences certainly earn this film a PG-13 rating, "Jack the Giant Slayer" is a film that certainly keeps its core audience in mind - young children delighted with classic fairy tales.Has anyone else noticed that Hollywood is completely out of … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Jack the Giant Slayer
Make an excuse to get to the park this spring
After months of huddling indoors while the winds of winter pounded the sides of your home, the first rays of spring are starting to shine through the gloom. This offers your family an early opportunity to head outside and enjoy the fresh air, sunshine and colorful flowers of the season. There's no better place to celebrate spring than your local park, so here are a few … [Read more...] about Make an excuse to get to the park this spring
Three ways to get adolescents excited about a family vacation
While you and the kids may have enjoyed going to Disney World or the Grand Canyon when they were still young, now that you're living with adolescents, planning a family vacation can be a whole new game. To avoid the potential groans, sighs and eye rolls that can accompany an extended getaway with Mom and Dad, here are three tips to get your tweens and teens excited about an … [Read more...] about Three ways to get adolescents excited about a family vacation
Alternative punishments to grounding your kids
Grounding the kids for misbehaving may have been a popular punishment when children spent most of their time playing outdoors, but these days you might want to rethink your disciplinary strategies. With kids glued to TV screens, video games and mobile devices, your last thought should be taking away time that could be spent on outdoor play and exercise. Here are a few … [Read more...] about Alternative punishments to grounding your kids
Teach your children the dangers of cyber bullying
While many parents like to think that their children are generally good, well-behaved students when they're off at school, the national bullying problem suggests otherwise. Kids teasing classmates is hardly uncommon in the U.S. school system, but the rise of the internet and social media has taken this issue to a whole new level. These days, a fair amount of bullying and … [Read more...] about Teach your children the dangers of cyber bullying