The Teenage Ninja Turtles have been around for decades. When I first saw them in the 1980’s, I didn’t quite “get it” even though it was obvious that kids were obsessively involved in the show and in practicing their own ninja moves at home. Now, many of those first fans are enjoying the new episodes […]
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Drawing with Mark: Life on the Farm DVD
Do you have kids who like to draw? Or maybe you would like to learn how to draw? Mark Marderosian is a professional cartoonist and former Disney illustrator who has created a wonderful DVD series for kids. He clearly has a passion for art and a gift for teaching and working with children. The lessons […]
Slugterra: Heroes of the Underground DVD
Have your kids gotten hooked on Slugterra? The TV series originally aired on Disney XD and episodes are now available on DVD. The Canadian animated show is an entertaining combination of action, sci-fi and comedy. It’s fun to watch one episode, but is even more fun to get involved in the whole series since the […]
Girl Rising DVD
Wow! Girl Rising is an amazing documentary that has touched me deeply. It acknowledges the horrible adversity that people face in other parts of the world and gives hope for the future. Change is not easy, but it is most definitely possible. Girl Rising takes us on a trip to 9 developing countries – Haiti, Afghanistan, […]
Dinosaur Train and Dental Health
February 14th is Valentine’s Day and the entire month is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Buddy, the adorable T-Rex from Dinosaur Train, is full of love and has a mouthful of teeth that need to be cared for. He is ready to help kids celebrate love and dental health. Buddy’s Teeth Little Golden Book […]
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks: Legends of Raloo
Hooray for Jakers! This oh-so-fun show started in the UK and then aired on PBS Kids in the US beginning in 2003. The stories are cute and the computer generated animation really pops from the screen. Grandfather entertains the children with stories featuring anthropomorphic farm animals. These are actually stories from his childhood and each […]