Walter’s mom is a single mother who’s hoping to get her hands on his twin granduncles’ great fortune. During his summer break, she sends him to live with them in the hope that they would grow to love him and… Read More ›
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Common Sense Media Website
Understanding Internet safety and appropriate online behavior as well as having general media savvy is an important skill for your children in today’s world. Common sense media has designed and developed a curriculum guide for parents and teachers for this… Read More ›
Disney’s A Christmas Carol – Movies for Dads and Kids (Teens)
Jim Carrey is Ebenezer Scrooge, the rich but miserly money lender. He declines his happy nephew’s invitation to Christmas dinner, and spends the day complaining about the town’s joyful cheer. Suddenly, four spirits visit him: The spirit of his former… Read More ›
Hachi: A Dog’s Tale – Movies for Dads and Kids (Preteens)
College professor Parker Wilson finds an Akita at the train station. He feels sorry for the puppy and brings it home. His wife sees the dog and was adamant that they not keep it. However, when no one comes forward… Read More ›
October Sky – Movies for Dads and Kids (Teens)
Homer’s father loves the traditional way. Strict and unbending in his discipline, he is fiercely discouraging when Homer dreams about becoming a rocket scientist because he wants to protect his son from disappointment. And he was right. The odds were… Read More ›
Movie Selection Tips for Families
The Chin family had planned to spend every Friday evening unwinding for the weekend by watching a video together. The first time they tried this, Dad put on “Finding Nemo”, only to have their preschooler quiver and quake minutes into the show. A quick check on the MDA Films Classification Database showed a G rating. What does that mean? Common… Read More ›
Ah Boys to Men – Movies for Dads and Kids
Catch Jack Neo’s latest movie Ah Boys To Men with your family! In conjunction with the NS45 campaign “From Fathers To Sons”, the movie depicts how youngsters now step out of their comfort zone and learn the importance of protecting… Read More ›
The Tigger Movie 10th Anniversary Edition – Movies for Dads and Kids (Preschoolers)
Tigger is his usual over-the-top joyful, bouncy self when he suddenly discovers that he doesn’t have a real family. This makes him feel like a stranger amongst his friends, as if a piece of himself were missing. He fantasizes about… Read More ›
Mr Popper’s Penguins – Movies for Dads and Kids (Preschoolers)
Starring Jim Carrey and six adorable penguins, this movie is straight up uproariously funny for little kids. You’ll be super-entertained as you watch your children literally roll on the floor laughing! Mr Popper’s Penguins is about Tom Popper who’s a… Read More ›