Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 46 minutesRelease Date: March 30, 2012Child-friendly? This update on a classic Brothers Grimm fairytale blends humor and fantasy in a way that young children and adolescents will equally enjoy.My first few questions about this film all begin with "why?" Why is Hollywood intent on rehashing old fairytales? Why is Julia Roberts starring in … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Mirror Mirror
Three great outdoor spring activities that will solidify your “awesome dad” status
Now that spring has officially arrived, it's time to break out of that winter malaise and enjoy the season's fantastic warm weather and sunshine. As a dad, this is also the perfect opportunity to introduce your kids to your favorite outdoor recreation and leisure activities that your own father shared with you when you were young. So ditch those heavy winter jackets and … [Read more...] about Three great outdoor spring activities that will solidify your “awesome dad” status
Movie Review: The Hunger Games
Rated: PG-13 Running Time: 2 hours, 22 minutes Release Date: March 23, 2012 Child-friendly? This is a young-adult favorite, but beware, as it features gladiator-style battle sequences that small children may find disturbing. If you've never heard of Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games trilogy, the immense hype around this film likely came as a big surprise. All of a … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Hunger Games
Why celebrating Women’s History Month will earn you dad points
March is almost over, but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day with your children. Chances are your young ones are probably participating in some lessons at school in honor of history's most inspiring female leaders, but you may want to consider expanding their education to include some at-home activities … [Read more...] about Why celebrating Women’s History Month will earn you dad points
Movie Review: Puss in Boots
Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 30 minutesDVD Release Date: February 24, 2012Child-friendly? As family-appropriate a film as they come.If you haven't seen it already, Puss in Boots' high profile at the 2012 Academy Awards may have landed this film on your family's radar recently. A prequel to the immensely popular Shrek, the movie was nominated for Best Animated … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Puss in Boots