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Parents @ Play: One for the kids

Many of us who have kids at home during the summer break spend a lot of time thinking about how to fill all those school-less days and weeks. Here are a few of our current favorite ways to while away the hours…<h3>—Nerf Action Camera</h3>With a colorful, ...

How much sad stuff can my kid handle in movies?

How kids react to sad stuff can be very individual. But it also depends on their age, their temperament, and what’s going on in their lives. In general, it’s wise to be cautious with sad stuff for kids under 8. Until around age 8, kids can’t distinguish between fact and fantasy, so they ...

Movie review: ‘The Shallows,’ bloody ocean thriller will terrify teens

Parents need to know that “The Shallows” is a tense, bloody, jump-out-of-your-seat thriller starring Blake Lively as a young med school dropout who goes surfing at a secluded beach. After being chomped on by a shark, she must figure out how to survive and get to safety. Many scenes could ...

Bit by the travel bug? How to get around without spending a fortune

The travel bug. Its real.It’s no secret I love to travel. The food, the colors, the people: being in a new place is exciting. But being in a new place is also expensive.That being said, here are some tips and tricks I have found, through research and experience, that have made my traveling ...