President Obama could sign a bill this week that significantly expands the number of children in low-income families who can be covered by state health insurance.The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) is focused on households whose earnings are too high to qualify them for Medicaid, but are also too low to comfortably afford private medical insurance.Late last … [Read more...] about Congress supports expanding children’s health insurance
Movie Review: Inkheart
Rating: PGGenre: FamilyRelease Date: January 23, 2008Running Time: 105 minutesChild friendly?: There is action and danger in this film that could be a bit scary for the youngest viewers, but otherwise it is a solid bet as a film to please the entire family. There is no sex, swearing or drug use to worry parents. Older kids may have an easier time following the complicated … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Inkheart
New documentary explores lives of stay-at-home dads
As parenting skills, roles and expectations continue to evolve, an increasing number of stay-at-home fathers have been choosing to make their stories public.A new film, entitled Happy SAHD: A Documentary about 21st Century Dads, explores this very topic through the lens of a group of Baltimore fathers who provide primary childcare for their kids.Director Michael Schwartz told … [Read more...] about New documentary explores lives of stay-at-home dads
Recession prompts child care crisis for parents
Amid the current economic crisis, American families have been cutting corners in a variety of ways in order to save money.Child care is one of the latest services that many parents are being forced to downsize, according to an ABC News report. With salaries falling and jobs being shed, some mothers and fathers are finding themselves caught in a bind in which their income is not … [Read more...] about Recession prompts child care crisis for parents
Movie Review: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Rating: PG-13Genre: DramaRelease Date: December 25, 2008Running Time: 167 minutesChild friendly?: This is definitely a movie with some philosophical themes, such as the meaning of life, death and love. However, mature youngsters may still find themselves entertained by the compelling story. There is some wartime violence, use of tobacco and alcohol, and occasional swearing. The … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button