Rating: PGGenre:Fantasy Release Date: July 15, 2009Running Time: 153 minutes Child-friendly? At this point, it's fair to say that most children are familiar with the Harry Potter films and books, given that this is the sixth movie in the franchise. It's important to note that this is the second to last film in the series so parents may want to prepare their younger children for … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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Movie Review: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Rating: PGGenre: Animated Release Date: July 1, 2009Running Time: 94 minutes Child-friendly? The third installment in the Ice Age movie franchise gives viewers something new: 3-D. While exciting, some of scary scenes involving dinosaurs may prove to be a bit troublesome for younger audiences. However, those scenes are balanced with the comfort of familiar characters returning … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Movie Review: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Rating: PG-13Genre: ActionRelease Date: June 24, 2009Running Time: 149 minutes Child-friendly?The sequel to 2007's Transformers is louder with more explosions and at times can seem more violent than the first film. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen also packs in some vulgar language that includes one use of the "F" word as well as multiple uses of words that degrade … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Obama devoted much of the Friday before Fathers Day to talk about importance of parenting
I hope we can all be inspired by Obama's message about the importance of dads in the lives of their kids. Some men take their own personal experience and triumph over adversity as an example of how all kids should pull themselves up despite the lack of the same advantages most of us take for granted. I like the fact that Obama speaks plainly about how the pain of going without … [Read more...] about Obama devoted much of the Friday before Fathers Day to talk about importance of parenting
Using Parenting Skill to Teach Water Safety
With the onset of summer, kids are likely to spend more time in and around swimming pools and other water bodies. In such instances, it is important for a father to recognize the importance of water safety for his kids. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2005 there were 3,582 fatal unintentional drownings in the Unites States alone. Also, … [Read more...] about Using Parenting Skill to Teach Water Safety