January 11, 2012 
Sometimes it’s hard for moms and dads to remember that when their kid is terrorizing the family with naughty behavior or crabbiness, God still loves those little urchins. I know my kids definitely strengthened my belief in prayer. Thi... continue reading...
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VeggieTales DVDs December 30, 2011 
Thank goodness for no talking animals – not even the family dog – in We Bought a Zoo, the cute and slightly sappy Cameron Crowe movie that has a couple of surprises for parents…
Matt Damon stars as Benjamin Mee, the real-life owner of a wildlife park. After the... continue reading...
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We Bought a Zoo December 20, 2011 
Our family recently saw several kid movies that are out right now – The Muppets, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked, and the instant classic Puss in Boots.
The first two have their moments; both are also fairly blah. Puss in Boots has... continue reading...
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Zach Galifianakis November 21, 2011 
Does your child like to go to movies? Is he or she a good writer?
From now until December 31st, your child can submit a written and videotaped film review to KIDS FIRST! and become eligible for their 2012 search for their panel of 8 film critics... continue reading...
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Workingmother.com October 3, 2011 
The Little Drummer Boy is always been such a powerful story – one who has so little and yet gives so much to the baby Christ child. Always such a great reminder for children and adults, alike that we can always give something of ourselv... continue reading...
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Wynonna Judd August 24, 2011 
Action, gadgets, potty humor and two determined 10-year-olds – What could be better for a family movie together?
Well…
I’m not sure if it’s quite all that but the just-released “Spy Kids All the Time in the World” – the fourth insta... continue reading...
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Time Keeper August 15, 2011 
Sorry, couldn’t resist. Spellcheck (thankfully) doesn’t know “smurfiest” but you will, after seeing the super fun “The Smurfs,” released July 29th as a combined effort from Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animations.
I hate myself for really liking thi... continue reading...
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The Smurfs July 26, 2011 
Two new sets of DVDs have hit the market full of old favorites and newer stories that your children will simply love.
My three-year-old son loves the “I’m Dirty and I Stink: The Kate and Jim McMullan Collection” ($19.95). He like... continue reading...
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The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash June 28, 2011 
The much anticipated return of the Cars franchise was a top priority for the family this summer. We saw the new film Cars 2 from Disney’s Pixar division, this weekend. Zzzzzzzz.
Our three-year-old made it through the first hour and 15 then started running around and eventually curled ... continue reading...
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summer movies for kids June 6, 2011 
Last week, a new movie came out on DVD devoted to the Silly Bandz/Crazy Bandz/Stretchy Shape craze for kids.
“Bands on the Run” (Elastic, LLC, May 31st, 2011) is an animated adventure of 5 stretchy rubber bands – a flower Daisy, an airplane... continue reading...
