For Mothers & Tias

Frozen II a Magical Journey into the Unknown with Elsa, Anna, and the Whole Gang

As a fan of the first Frozen, Gianna our teen correspondent was ecstatic to see the second. Frozen 2 — the sequel to Disney’s 2013 Blockbuster– continues the adventures of Arendelle’s magical Queen Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel); her kind sister, Anna (Kristen Bell); and everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf (Josh Gad). Frozen broke numerous records and won several accolades including… [Read More]

2019 Miami Book Fair Author Panel and Giveaway

2:05 pm by Giancarlo Tapanes

During eight days each November hundreds of authors and thousands of readers converge on Downtown Miami for the nation’s premier literary festival. Our young readers and correspondents are excited to introduce and moderate a panel with Liz Braswell author of Unusual Heroes: Stuffies, Ghosts, and Warriors, Oh My! William Lashner, author of Elizabeth Webster and… [Read More]

Ford vs. Ferrari Even if you’re not a motorhead, you’ll be thrilled by this high-velocity film, powered by incredible acting and frenetic energy

1:19 pm by Giancarlo Tapanes

If you like cars, speed, racing or the history of them as much as our Dad Contributor Ray, Ford v. Ferrari is a must watch. The film is based on the true story of two very passionate individuals Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and Ken Miles (Christian Bale) that come together to battle the challenges of… [Read More]

My Experience with Autism in Elementary School: The Real Life Accounts of Julian Alexander Guas

4:15 pm by Giancarlo Tapanes

Before I even started going to school, a staffing specialist told my parents to put me in a special education classroom setting because I would never be able to succeed in a regular classroom setting. My parents, however, made sure that I would get the help that I needed in a regular class setting instead… [Read More]

Dora and the Lost City of Gold Giveaway Winner Announced-Get ready for an Action-Adventure that's fun for the Whole Family

2:27 am by Giancarlo Tapanes

We partnered with our friends over at Paramount to give away a copy of Dora and the Lost City of Gold. We are super excited that so many of you entered the raffle and we are even more excited to announce our winners! Jenna Johnson from Sarasota, Florida and Jeffrey Ragon from Tyler, Texas are… [Read More]

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Movie Review for Families

12:44 pm by Giancarlo Tapanes

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is the sequel to the 2014 global box office hit, Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning. We were lucky enough to be given the opportunity to watch the newest chapter in their story. Ultimately, the years have been kind to Maleficent and Aurora, their relationship, which if you remember was… [Read More]

Sweet Dreams: Tips to Help Your Child Get a Good Night Sleep

1:01 am by Giancarlo Tapanes

Our friends over at SleepHelp.org, a site created by insomniacs for insomniacs shared an interesting new series they created with us. The series is focused on helping children get more sleep so they can be well rested and ready to conquer the next day. It will also help you keep your sanity!! You can check… [Read More]

Watch the Movie Trailer for "Dora and The Lost City of Gold" (+ Miami Screening Giveaway!)

10:34 pm by Anllelic Lozada

******** SCROLL DOWN FOR GIVEAWAY ******* With tweens and teens at home you’re likely to have seen an episode of Dora the Explorer with her sidekick Boots. An entire generation – Gen Z – grew up learning little bits of Spanish and culture from the series that launched in 2000. And just like Dora, many… [Read More]

[Video] 8 of the Hottest Toys for Tweens According to Chris Byrne's, Author of "Toy Time"

11:31 am by Anllelic Lozada

Whether delivered in traditional toys or products driven by advanced technology, toys that keep kids and their imaginations at the center of the play experience. With increasing emphasis on value and play value, how do parents pick toys that will create outstanding play experiences for their kids? That’s one of the big questions heading into… [Read More]