March 5, 2015 Another wave of shows is returning this month which is great since half of the country is stuck inside due to the extremely frigid temperatures. Once Upon a Time viewers will be happy to see the return of the surprisingly popular show that now features characters from Frozen and Maleficent, among others….
March 19, 2015 When Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck starred in Daredevil together, who could have known how their lives would change? The pair began dating in 2004 and, on June 29, 2005, when the actress was four months pregnant with their first child, Violet, they got married. Since then, they have added two more…
March 26, 2015 It’s starting to heat up outside but the box office is still warming up for the summer blockbusters. Still, there are a few gems to be seen in theaters this month and there is plenty of variety. Fans of the late Paul Walker will likely find the release of Furious 7 bittersweet…
March 19, 2015 I recently had the opportunity to watch this amazing video and speak to its creator, 19-year-old filmmaker/singer/songwriter Juliana Lyons. Juliana filmed, directed, and edited this video about body image and pressure young girls feel to look a certain way. And it’s all set to a song she wrote a recorded! How amazing is that?…
March 24, 2015 Bullying. Narcissism. Short attention spans. More and more, technology is getting the blame for raising a generation of anti-social children. But can technology, especially electronic games, also help children develop better people skills? Jessica Berlinski and Jeremy Richman think so. Berklinski, the chief impact officer for Personalized Learning Games, and Richman, founder…
April 3, 2015 The weather continues to improve and that’s a great thing for people who have been suffering from cabin fever during this particularly harsh winter. Still, there will be times when you want to just chill on the couch and, fortunately, some great programming is returning to the lineup this month. One highly…
May 7, 2015 Springtime in California brings families out for fun in the sun, but it’s a great reminder to take precautions with the little ones in the sunlight, heat and around the water. Don’t let the carefree days turn ugly. Enjoy the warmer months with these easy safety tips: Water Safety: With two children dying…
April 21, 2015 Are you getting tired of the high cost of cable? If so, you are not alone. Many people have begun cutting the cord and finding other ways to watch their favorite programs and movies. The reality is that regular cable packages are too expensive and often contain channels that subscribers don’t even…
April 30, 2015 When it comes to the appropriateness of movies, music, television shows and video games, every family is different. Ultimately, only you can decide what you think is right for your children. Some parents are fine with allowing their children free range in order to test their own limits whereas others feel that…
May 7, 2015 I don’t know about you but I love a great film that weaves in an important message. Strange Magic is just that! With great musical elements and a diverse cast of characters, this new animated film from Lucasfilm empowers you to believe in yourself and accept others for who they are. You’ll also find…
May 21, 2015 It’s the beginning of blockbuster season and, this month, there are three big sequels (Avengers, Mad Max and Pitch Perfect) mixed in with some new material. The expected action-packed offerings are broken up by a horror (Before I Wake), comedy (Spy), romance (Aloha) and family-friendly flick, Tomorrowland. Here’s what’s in theaters May…
May 4, 2015 Girls these days have to battle against so many negative messages in the world. Culture wants to dictate how women look, act, and succeed. At the same time, many voices have joined the fight to free us from these imbalanced standards. Common Sense Media produced a fabulous video for Women’s History Month…
May 7, 2015 She’s just a few days old but Princess Charlotte is already a little trailblazer in her own right. Fortunately, her parents, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton), have been insistent that their desire to provide a progressive, modern life for their children be heard at Buckingham Palace. Here are…
May 11, 2015 It’s a very personal decision to freeze embryos and it’s usually something that is borne of necessity. Whether a woman (or man!) is about to undergo treatment for cancer or wants to preserve her eggs as she gets older, there are very good reasons why couples decide to bank some of their embryos….
May 26, 2015 It’s been a long wait. For fans, it has felt like an eternity but, finally, the third season of Orange is the New Black will be made available on Netflix on June 12, 2015. It’s pretty exciting for those who have followed the series but, if you haven’t, there’s still time to…
May 18, 2015 With last week being Mother’s Day, we’ve definitely seen our share of mom commercials. Personally, I got a little sick of being told I all I want is a car, a shopping spree, or a brown diamond. I would settle for a hug and a nap! But then I kept seeing this…
June 3, 2015 It’s finally June which means we are well into summer blockbuster season! The weather is warm, the delicious scent of backyard cookouts fills the air and there’s always something fun playing in theaters. Life is good! This month, we have some original, standalone films, sequels and a follow-up to a television show…
June 18, 2015 One of the best things about summer is the music. There’s something so liberating about taking a drive, rolling down the windows and singing along to your favorite tunes as the wind whips through your hair. It just doesn’t feel like summer has truly begun until you’ve experienced one of those carefree moments….
June 15, 2015 Every month, Netflix adds new titles while removing others. It’s always exciting to see what is coming to the online streaming service. It’s summer which is great news for fans of Orange is the New Black. The third season of the Netflix original show will premiere on June 12th and fans are…
July 1, 2015 July is a great time to head to the movie theater and get out of the summer heat and, fortunately, this year there are some great titles being released. In fact, it doesn’t always work out this way but there’s a decent selection for moviegoers looking for options in almost every major…
August 5, 2015 Here we are. The last month of summer vacation and movie studios are hoping you will want to see a few more films before you forced to go back to your regular routine. The selection is not as varied and impressive as last month’s but the offerings are still pretty decent. Friday,…
June 30, 2015 At the end of last year, my family came across a Frozen photo op in the form a character board with holes for faces. My daughter enjoyed the movie, so I suggested we stop. She answered, “Okay, but I get to be Elsa. I’m not gonna’ be Ana. She got engaged twice…
October 20, 2015 Pretty much every mom groans in disbelief when they glance down at their calendar. How in the world did we get half way through October?! In honor of standing solidly in the season, I decided to get the real picture of Fall from a variety of moms. I asked them about the best, worst,…
October 27, 2015 ‘Tis the season of sugar highs, haunted houses, and laughing when someone scares the snot out of your friends. I steer clear of anything during this time that could possibly lead to heart attack or piercing someone’s eardrums with my terrified shriek. That being said, I can certainly find the humor in seeing it…
December 16, 2015 I don’t know if it escaped your notice, but a somewhat popular movie is set to hit theaters this weekend. You might have caught the branding on toys, clothes, water bottles, cereals, toothpaste, vitamins, toilet paper … Star Wars. It’s everywhere you look. If you haven’t already, highly recommend you sit down and…
December 22, 2015 This weekend brought the expected onslaught of Star Wars mania. In addition to the new lines of products with the characters slapped on them, we saw anticipation all over talk shows, news, and video sharing. One of the most popular videos that has been passed around is this unique and fabulous a…
January 7, 2016 There’s a real baby boom happening in Tinseltown right now. Some celebs are having their first child while others are adding to their brood. It’s definitely exciting! While we can’t list all of the expectant parents, here’s a list of some of the most notable celebrities with a baby on the way. Chelsea…
February 2, 2016 Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away and many of us are stressing about what to do that evening. If you’re single, you could plan a great solo getaway to pamper yourself. If you’re in a relationship, you may need help knowing what not to buy your significant other this year. You…
April 5, 2016 It’s springtime at the box-office which usually means that, as we gear up for the summer blockbusters, some great titles will be coming to theaters. This year, is no exception. In fact, we may have a little more variety than usual! April 1 Collide – Casey Stein is forced to live on…
April 28, 2016 Some summers at the box-office are better than others and 2016 is shaping up to be one of those years that is better! There are so many good new releases, in fact, we can’t even go into all of them. Instead, we’ve selected some great titles to help get your blockbuster season…
June 29, 2016 It’s that time of year again! It’s time to kick back on the beach, your porch, your couch or even sneak a few minutes on your lunch break to enjoy some great summer reading! Books are great year round but there’s just something about creating a summer reading list that feels so…
July 19, 2016 Starting on August 5th, the world will all be tuned in to watch the biggest global sporting event. There’s something special about the Olympics. It combines culture, physical feats, patriotism, unity, inspiration, and more. It’s the kind of event I want my kids to embrace. Especially when it falls during the summer, the Olympics…
August 10, 2016 Nintendo has been a pioneer in the gaming industry for forever and a day but things have been rough for them over the last couple of years. Not only had sales plummeted but they also lost long-time programmer, developer, and company president, Satoru Iwata, just over a year ago. If it wasn’t…
August 15, 2016 With the Games in Rio in full swing, you’re probably seeing a lot of sports on TV and in the news. Whether you’re a fan of the Olympics or not, there’s one part of the show that almost no one can resist, and that’s the commercials. Much like the Super Bowl, the commercials…
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October 13, 2016 Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s a great time to check out some seriously spooky movies! If you enjoy being scared, there are excellent titles at the box-office this year to deliver a delightful fright. (Note: check ratings because some of these films are definitely not for children!) These three…
November 18, 2016 With the election over (whether your side won or not) many Americans felt exhausted and beat up. We still do! Collectively, many of us wanted to unplug, relax and escape—even if for just a few hours. Where to do that? The movies. Last weekend’s box office was up 56 percent from last year, according to…
November 23, 2016 Who am I? And, is that who I should be? With my oldest son graduating college and my teen daughter trying to navigate high school, these are questions that have become front and center in our family. Heck, it’s a question I still ask myself from time to time. The animated film…
December 21, 2016 You hear it everywhere you go: “I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas!” Time always seems to fly when life gets busy. Chances are your emotions are running from panic when you consider your to-do list, to frustration when you try to find parking at the mall, to excitement about get togethers with family…
December 20, 2016 Who are the most powerful people at the multiplex? Your kids. Family and superhero movies took the top 10 spots in the list of this year’s highest grossing films. It’s a trend that’s been on the rise since the turn of the millennium—around the time Harry Potter, Shrek, Pixar, and Tobey Maguire’s…
January 5, 2017 There is SO much to look forward to this year–live-action Disney, giant robot battles and superheroes galore! It’s noteworthy that a time when the real world is becoming a scarier and darker place, Hollywood will battle good versus evil in a more comforting and familiar way with sequels, spinoffs, and remakes of…
August 25, 2011 While it is sad to say goodbye to those long days of summer, there is one good way to pass those increasingly cooler fall nights – fresh primetime television shows for fall 2011. Sure, we love our old stand-bys but it’s definitely exciting to get addicted to a new show with original…
September 19, 2011 It’s time for the season premieres of your favorite (and new) primetime TV shows. From shows you already know and love (Two and a Half Men), to new ones that have everyone talking (Ringer) it looks like there’s a great lineup of fall TV to keep us all glued to our television…
October 17, 2011 There’s Oscar buzz surrounding Brad Pitt’s latest movie Moneyball and there’s good reason. It’s that good. The film tells the story of Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane’s successful attempt at putting together a baseball club on a budget, by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players. It’s inspiring and it tells…
November 22, 2011 There are at least two times a year where a family movie day is in order – Thanksgiving and Christmas. My family has made a tradition out of heading to the theater together during the holidays and it’s an event we all look forward to every year. Whether you have the same…