Tweens & Teens
Puppy love is an important milestone
By Jane Clifford at February 1, 2012 | 8:55 pm | 0 Comment
Welcome to our Q&A with the experts. For February, the topic is your child’s first crush. Well, it is the month of love … Ruth Peters was a clinical psychologist, parenting expert, author and frequent contributor to the TODAY Show. She passed away, at 60, in August 2010 of ovarian cancer but she will live [...]
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By Jane Clifford at February 1, 2012 | 7:48 pm | 0 Comment
The first chapter of the “Star Wars” saga arrives for the first time in 3D starting Feb. 10 and AMC theatres across the country are celebrating the occasion with plans to make opening weekend one that fans and families will remember. To mark the opening of “Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace” in immersive 3D, [...]
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Entertainment: Things to see and do
By Jane Clifford at January 1, 2012 | 4:29 pm | 0 Comment
Things have settled down a little now that the holidays are over but there still are some things for the family to do. First up is the new film “War Horse,” directed by Steven Spielberg and brought to us by Walt Disney Pictures. It’s a love story, really, about a boy and his horse. The [...]
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Raising awareness about youth sports injuries
By Jane Clifford at January 1, 2012 | 3:59 pm | 0 Comment
Recently, doctors and families traveled to Capitol Hill for a summit focusing on young athletes suffering critical injuries, reports Lisa Esposito of HealthDay. Among them were parents whose children have died on the playing field. They are determined to do whatever they can to save other families from the same tragedies. Read more of her [...]
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Entertainment: Holiday Shows
By Jane Clifford at December 1, 2011 | 7:37 am | 0 Comment
Last month we highlighted three family friendly movies. This month, a time of family togetherness, we pass on recommendations from Common Sense Media — for the best in holiday movies. You may have seen some of them, or all of them, more than once. Now is the time to make hot chocolate and sugar cookies [...]
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Want to give children holiday gifts that will last?
By Jane Clifford at December 1, 2011 | 5:38 am | 0 Comment
Tech Savvy Mama found a site called Kidworth that helps parents teach their kids about saving, spending and sharing. It also allows “gift givers to contribute to a child’s goal of saving for an activity of their choice.” Find out more on her blog.
more...Entertainment: At the Movies
By Jane Clifford at November 1, 2011 | 7:38 am | 0 Comment
Well, it’s almost time for the holiday movie madness and there are three worth mentioning here. “Puss in Boots” stars Antonio Banderas (something for the moms), showcasing his popular “Shrek” character (something for the kids). But this story features the swashbuckling cat’s tale before he meets up with Shrek. It’s one of those family movies [...]
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Facebook: Parents Help Underage Children Create Accounts
By Jane Clifford at November 1, 2011 | 7:32 am | 0 Comment
A new survey by Microsoft and universities shows that more than half the parents surveyed said they know their underage children have create Facebook accounts (the minimum age for members is 13) and are them do so. Read the whole story here. Click here for more information on the survey.
more...Sugary Drinks Targeted Heavily to Children
By Jane Clifford at November 1, 2011 | 7:30 am | 0 Comment
A USA Today story reports on a new survey that “claims that the makers of sugar-laden drinks such as sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks and fruit drinks take direct aim at children, particularly black and Hispanic kids, in their marketing campaigns.” Click here for more.
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New Book Club for Teens and Tweens
By Jane Clifford at November 1, 2011 | 1:48 am | 0 Comment
NPR recently rolled out its Back-Seat Book Club for kids ages 9 to 14. The objective is to get young people and their parents to join NPR in reading a special book each month. And tht’s not all. Young readers can join in the conversation with that book’s author and tell NPR know what they think about [...]
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