On February 14th release of THE ADVENTURES OF CHUCK & FRIENDS: Friends to the Finish, will be available for purchase.
My Little Man loves this show, which he usually watches on the Hub Network. Chuck is a friendly little dump truck that has all sorts of adventures with his friends, vehicles of all sorts.
Chuck tries to be a good friend, but has some learning [Read more…]
I am sure you all know how excited Little Man is for the newest of “The Buddies Movies”. These movies revolve around a group of cute golden retrievers who go on adventures in fun family friendly ways. The most recent addition to the set is Treasure Buddies. This is the sixth film in the series. Treasure Buddies follows Rosebud, B-Dawg, Budderball, Buddha, and Mudbud as they go treasure hunting in Egypt for the Cat’s Eye jewel. Along the way they meet up with Cammy, the adorable baby camel, and Babi, the coolest little monkey in a fez you’ve ever seen. There is also an archaeologist dog who goes by the name [Read more…]
Has anyone else noticed that kids seem to be growing up a lot quicker these days? Sure, a case could
be made that a hundred years ago it was common for kids to get married early in their teenage years,
so not that much has changed, really. Of course, the life expectancy back then was about 50, so that
argument doesn’t really hold water. The point is, kids are so busy being connected to the whole
world through the internet, social media, and their many technological devices that they are no longer
connecting with their families. And they’re probably learning a lot more about the world than parents
would like, and a lot earlier in life. But you can get back to basics with your kids, and it starts with
opening the lines of communication.
There’s no denying that modern kids can be hard to talk to. For one thing, they have their own lingo.
But that’s really nothing new; you probably used slang in your childhood that threw your parents for a
loop, too (I can’t be the only one who perturbed my father by him “dude”). Even if you’re not hep to
their jive, you can try talking to your kids in regular old English. Even if they don’t seem to know how to
speak it at times, they can at least understand what you’re saying. But sometimes it can be difficult just
to get started, and getting them to open up may seem tougher than breaking into Fort Knox.
However, it behooves you to keep in mind that any wall may be breached – you just have to find the
weak spot. Often, it starts with a positive attitude. It’s easy for parents to get caught up in the demands
of daily life and start ushering [Read more…]
OK, so it is not summer time in the slightest. But it will be here before you know it- so think warm thoughts!
If you start day dreaming of hot weather and water parks, it will come true, right? (Or, eventually, seasons will change, haha.)
Have you ever heard of The Beach Waterparkin Warren County, Ohio? The Beach Waterpark is a huge water park, and a great way to spend a hot summer’s day. From the Kahuna BeachWavepool to the massive amount of water slides ranging from tame to insanely twisty. For those more interested in the cooling properties of the water and not so much the the wild or thrilling, there are “lush palm trees” to lounge under and a huge lazy river to slowly float your day away.
For the bigger kids, Splash Mountain offers tons of attractions including otter slides and a pool with waterfalls and fountains. There is also the Toucan Lagoon which is a zero depth slide with a miniature body slide.
Have Sippy Disclosure- not my favorite place for little [Read more…]
These days it seems like movies are either full of so much action and special effects that they don’t have
time to relate a story, they contain subject matter that is largely inappropriate for younger audiences, or
they work so hard to shove morals down your throat that you leave feeling like you just swallowed a bar
of soap. What happened to all the great family movies?! Well, luckily, they’re still around, and many
have found a new life thanks to re-release on Blu-ray. So here are a few classics you’ll definitely want to
share with the kids.
1. Toy Story (1995). Can you believe it’s been almost twenty years since this feature-length
animated movie put Pixar on our radar? The tale of toys that come to life when humans aren’t
around is sure to delight kids of all ages, but even with their first offering Pixar showed that they
knew how to spin a timeless story that could reach the hearts of kids and adults alike. So enjoy
the first adventure (in a series of three) that introduced Woody, Buzz, and the whole toy box to
an adoring public.
2. E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial (1982). I’m not afraid to admit that I cry every time I see this movie
usually multiple times throughout). But that hasn’t stopped me from watching it over and over.
Although you’ve probably seen it before, there’s nothing like watching it with your kids for the
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Recently featured on ABC’s hit show “Modern Family”, the new Adora playtime baby is bound to become your daughter’s new best friend and “best baby”. This will be the one that she takes everywhere, to bed, to school, to grammie’s house. These timeless and creative dolls will be welcomed into any child or collectors arms, and will occupy a special place in her heart forever. With Valentines Day right around the corner, now is the perfect time to shop Charisma Dolls for your sweetie!
The 12″ Adora Playtime dolls are made to be well loved and come in 5 ethnically diverse skin tone and eye combinations. They have lifelike features; Silky-Smooth body and a bean-bag weighted bottom make them perfect for cuddling. The original sculpted faces have features like a real baby and the tiny hands and [Read more…]
Many families these days are opting to choose one night a month (or even a week) to turn off the telly,
put away their many mobile devices, and plan a family game night as a way to reconnect and have
some fun. And if you feel that you’re just not getting the quality time you crave with your family due
to the distractions of daily life, this could be a great way to bring everyone together to make some new
memories. But you’re going to need some games that are suitable (and appealing) for the whole family,
and luckily, there are plenty of options. Here are just a few that you may want to check out.
1. Scrabble. This one is an oldie but a goodie, especially for families that encourage their kids
to read. If you want a game that is both fun and educational, this long-lived board game can
give you both. Keep a dictionary on hand to help kids out and let them look up new words that
match their tiles. This will increase their vocabulary, improve their spelling, and if you have
them read out definitions, it could even do wonders for their comprehension skills and take
them to a higher reading level. In short, it’s great for their overall language aptitude, and you
could learn something along the way, as well.
2. Charades. Kids love to play pretend, and this game provides an excellent way for them to put
their theatrical flair to the test. Although many parents know this to be a popular party game
for adults, there’s no reason the whole family can’t spend an evening miming movies, books,
songs, quotes, people, and events. You’ll have to make some cards beforehand, so just take
care [Read more…]
The dissolution of any marriage is a time of sadness and grief, but when a marriage that has produced
children comes to an end the effects can be devastating for everybody involved. What was once a rarity,
and a tragic one at that, has sadly become the norm in modern society and our children are those truly
suffering from the divorce epidemic in America. Nonetheless, many adults find divorce to be necessary
and must make accommodations for their children during this difficult time. Finding ways to ease
the strain of your impending or recent divorce on your children can seem like an impossible task, but
there are actually several things you can do as a parent to help them cope and eventually recover. One
relationship may be coming to an end, but you will have to work hard to keep your relationship with
your children intact through the ordeal of divorce.
In order to begin the healing process with your children during a divorce, you have to be willing to put
your own feelings aside and put yourself in their shoes. Empathizing with your children is imperative
during this extremely traumatic experience, so make sure that you do not so get caught up in your own
problems that your children’s pain becomes merely an afterthought. Talk to them openly about how the
divorce has affected them, and do not restrain the conversation to the realm of feelings and emotions.
Obviously, you should always be attentive to the way your child feels, but often the fracturing [Read more…]
