“42” tells the story of Brooklyn Dodgers General Manager Branch Rickey’s breaking of the infamous color line by signing Jackie Robinson to the team. The 1946 deal, put the two men at the forefront of controversy and created a historical moment like none other. The new biopic tells their story and Robinson’s amazing courage, determination… [Read More]
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Calling All Tween & Teen Inventors & Innovators
Do you have an aspiring tween or teen inventor in your home? Want to encourage a career in science, technology, engineering or math? In preparation for the release of Iron Man 3, Disney, Discovery Science Center, Broadcom Foundation, Marvel Studios, Visa Signature and the famous El Capital Theatre in Hollywood have teamed up to sponsor a… [Read More]
Sneak Peek at "Oz the Great and Powerful"
To say the tweens (and moms) are excited about Disney’s upcoming film “Oz the Great and Powerful” would be an understatement! Now we’re getting a sneak peek at the big Superbowl Sunday commercial. Check it out below and let us know what you think of the newest Oz movie. Also, warn the tweens… [Read More]
"Oldies But Goodies" – Classic Movies to Watch with your Tween
By Sebastian Cannata, “Dad” Contributor It’s summer and a fun season to make time to actually watch something together. When I was a kid, there weren’t 24-hour kids-only TV stations, animated movies being released weekly and PG-13 didn’t exist. We watched movies and TV shows with our parents, often times peeking through their fingers. I became a pretty big… [Read More]
Merida and Her & Mum – A Princess Lesson for us All
Brave Review I’ve been excited to see Disney/Pixar’s new movie, Brave (view my previous post). I was thrilled for Pixar’s first female main character and that she turned out to be a unique princess outside of the more standard Disney princess past. I went into the theatre expecting a great learning experience for my tween… [Read More]