that anyone can view
anything on this video-sharing site. Because the videos aren't rated for
age-appropriateness, you never know what you're going to get. That’s part of
the fun of the YouTube -- but it makes it hard to know what ... read more
that this heartwarming holiday tale has strong messages about the importance of seeing past first impressions to judge a person's (or dog's) true character. There’s lots of emotion in the dog’s pleas (audible only to viewers’ ears, ... read more
that The Princess and the Frog is Disney's first movie first to feature an African-American heroine, Princess Tiana. The New Orleans-set story is a spin on the classic fairy tale about the princess who finds true love when she kisses an ... read more
that this Robin Williams/John Travolta family comedy from the director of Wild Hogs includes lots of sight gags and physical humor, as well as jokey references to relationships and the "birds and the bees," but it's generally ... read more
that this active-play dance game is built for use with the Wii Balance Board -- a large flat controller that players stand on to use -- which is sold separately. The game can be played without the balance board, but girls looking for a ... read more
Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 (Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...
that this loud and chaotic vehicular battle game is all about smashing and crashing. People not familiar with the Battle Force 5 animated series might see the famous Hot Wheels name and assume this is more of a racing game. Be aware that ... read more
Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands (Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi)
Parents Need to Know...
that this engrossing, farm-based role-playing game requires a lot of time and patience. The plotline, once it gets going, can be very interesting, but kids will have to work through lots of straight forwarding farming simulation in order ... read more
that there's not a lot of marketing on the site, but there is some product placement within the games. The product-themed games lack inspiration and are short on fun value. If you're looking for more on Arthur, try the PBS kids' site. read more
that this site is a mom-owned business inspired by a daughter's love of fashion. The idea is to encourage girls to be creative and design their own outfits, which is fun and easy to do. But while mixing and matching is free, to actually ... read more
that it's hard to argue with Disney's creativity and the magical fun that it consistently produces for kids. But it's also hard not to pick a bone with the amount of Disney branding and tie-ins to other Disney sites and products on this ... read more
that this makeover show -- which deals with real issues that many moms face, such as being overwhelmed by childcare duties and their own high standards -- isn't very likely to interest kids. The focus is on mothers, although one dad ... read more
that this educational series offers educational information about dogs and cats, from breed-based facts to health and training tips. While it's pretty mild overall, expect some brief discussions about animal mating and the use of service ... read more
that the experts featured in this series use knowledge and imagination to come up with solutions to problems like the hazards of road rage. There's plenty of worthwhile educational material here -- as well as inspiration for budding ... read more
that Imogene is a girl with a mission. While she does protest the loss of the local historical society, her actions are appropriate acts of civil disobedience. read more
that this girl band has been featured on the ABC Family series 10 Things I Hate About You and has opened for Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato. Chances are your tweens have heard of them, or will soon. But don't worry; although they rock ... read more
that this first song from the most recent American Idol winner is fine for kids of just about any age, offering a snappy beat and absolutely no foul language. read more
