Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 37 minutesRelease Date: November 21, 2012Child-friendly? Rise of the Guardians puts a new spin on children's favorite holiday characters and casts them as an elite team of superheroes charged with protecting Earth (and kids' imaginations!) from an evil spirit determined to take over the world. If this isn't a film marketed to kids, I … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Rise of the Guardians
Keeping kids healthy around the holidays
Thanksgiving is days away, and dates like Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year's Eve are quickly approaching, which means that pretty soon your whole family will be in gear for the holiday season. While there might be a lot of pressure on you and your spouse during this time of year, it's important to help everyone stay on top of good health habits, particularly … [Read more...] about Keeping kids healthy around the holidays
Handling your child’s first flu
Cold and flu season has officially arrived, which means that you're probably doing all you can to keep your family germ-free. But what happens when that fateful day comes and you discover your little one has come down with the flu? Here are a few parenting tips to keep in mind to help your little one get through it.Know when to see the doctor Since this is your child's … [Read more...] about Handling your child’s first flu
Fun kids craft projects for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is only a couple of weeks away, which means there isn't much time left to get your home ready for the big family dinner you'll be sharing on November 21. And while you're probably thinking about getting your house clean, putting up decorations and preparing a multi-course meal, your kids are probably looking for ways to contribute to the holiday mood as … [Read more...] about Fun kids craft projects for Thanksgiving
Movie Review: Wreck-It Ralph
Rated: PG Running Time: 1 hour, 32 minutesRelease Date: November 2, 2012Child-friendly? A Disney movie about lovable video game characters coming to life for all sorts of action and adventure? It doesn't get much more child-friendly than that - and parents will be sure to love Wreck-It Ralph as well!When I first saw a poster for Wreck-It Ralph in the movie theaters awhile … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Wreck-It Ralph