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Exclusive Interview with the Actors and Filmmakers of Warner Bros’ STORKS – Out September 23rd
My three kids and I felt like we were in heaven as we entered the beautiful Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills to meet and interview the actors and filmmakers of the new Warner Bros film STORKS. The entire foyer and interview room were decorated as if we were guests of an elaborate baby shower. There were activities for the kids, some of the films’ characters, and a bountiful buffet of scrumptious treats. We were so excited to meet the panel from the film that it was difficult to sit still! ABOUT STORKS From the studio that delivered The Lego Movie comes one of the most…
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Tim Burton’s Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children In Theaters September 30th
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, in theaters September 30 From visionary director Tim Burton, and based upon the best-selling novel, comes an unforgettable motion picture experience. When Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, Jake realizes that safety is an illusion, and danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out who is real, who can be trusted, and who he really is. This past week my family and I had a…
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Mama Earth :: Making the World a Better Place using Music, Art, and Nature
Making the World a Better Place using Music, Art, and Nature, with Andrea Miller. Many of you can attest to the fact that so many mothers tend to “lose themselves” after having children. That’s why it’s always so inspiring to be around women who are able to bypass that feeling, and do something about it. Andrea Miller is one mother with a purpose! I first met her at the park, many years ago. She stood out to me because I couldn’t believe there was another mother of color at our park! It was a brief encounter, and to be honest, it was the last time I ever came…
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Teaching Our Children About Civil Rights
My kids play with anyone without question. No matter what color hair or skin; regardless of their parents’ preference to vaccinate or choice of religion or method of education. They don’t care. What they care about is that the kids they play with are friendly and inclusive and compassionate. As I prepare my research for a forthcoming children’s nonfiction book about the Civil Rights Movement I am reminded that there was a time when it was commonplace to draw dividing lines based on skin color. When schools were segregated and children were limited to friends who looked the same. We made so much progress. Sadly, too often, I find…
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The world’s first family returns for an all-new hilarious Season 2 of DREAMWORKS: DAWN OF THE CROODS!
The world’s first family returns for an all-new hilarious Season 2 of DREAMWORKS: DAWN OF THE CROODS! We had so much fun watching this movie in the theater! I was so glad they came out with an animated show which is available exclusively on Netflix so the adventures can continue! Season 2 starts today so be sure to enjoy the show with you little cave boy or cave girl! Watch as Eep, Thunk, Grug, Ugga, Sandy and Gran encounter many new modern-day problems for the first time in history as they navigate life in the prehistoric Croodacious Era! Eep joins the first Scream-Leading team, sets up the first…
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READING IS FUNDAMENTAL TAKES PART IN PBS KIDS’ SUMMER LEARNING INITIATIVE
SINCE 1966, RIF HAS DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 412 MILLION BOOKS TO 40 MILLION CHILDREN NATIONWIDE, IMPROVING THEIR ABILITY TO READ, LEARN AND GROW. PBS Kids: Learning Goes Beyond the Classroom This Summer with All-New Programming, Digital Resources, Partnerships and Community Activities Available this Summer As kids spend time outside the classroom this summer, PBS KIDS will release all-new content and resources to help keep them active and encourage exploration at home and outdoors with their favorite characters. As part of its annual summer learning initiative, PBS KIDS will air all-new specials and episodes from ODD SQUAD, NATURE CAT and READY JET GO! beginning in June,…