Some of the best kids movies of all time were made by Pixar Animation Studios (now owned by Disney.)  On the next rainy weekend, set the kids up with some popcorn and work your way through this list of Pixar’s first 10 feature films: Toy Story (1995|Rated G)  Fantastic kids movie about the life [...]

   Two star-filled, G-rated Disney movies were released on DVD today: Hannah Montana The Movie (Rated G)  Hit Disney film starring Miley Cyrus as herself and her other self, Hannah Montana.  Miley returns to her roots in this wholesome movie with a message about remaining true to your family and friends.  Also includes must-have How to Do the Hoedown Throwdown [...]

     It’s back-to-school time.  Get your kids ready to face the challenges of a new school year with these back-to-school read aloud books. Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes.  A mouse named Chrysanthemum loves her name until she is teased about it on her first day of kindergarten.  A great conversation starter about names and the value [...]

   Disney’s Ponyo, a G-rated kids movie created by Japan’s animated film master Hayao Miyazaki, opens today in theatres nationwide.  American audiences may remember Mayazaki’s Spirited Away, an Oscar-winning animated film.  Ponyo, already a huge success in Japan, is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale The Little Mermaid. After seeing the Ponyo movie trailer, I decided to [...]

        Good news for parents stockpiling kids DVDs for a late summer road trip – there are plenty of new kids DVD releases to keep your kids entertained in the back seat:  Barney: Sharing is Caring  Everyone’s favorite plush purple dinosaur promotes generosity. Daffy Duck’s Quackbusters  This Looney Tunes cartoon movie is an [...]