TV: Roary the Racing Car
Spunky speedster teaches kids social values.
Review Date: 10/10/2008

WEBSITE: Jr. Chefs of America
Healthy recipes and tips for would-be kid cooks.
Review Date: 9/26/2008

TV: Gary Unmarried
Post-divorce sitcom is optimistic and funny.
Review Date: 9/23/2008

MOVIE: Fly Me to the Moon
Movies on DVD
Not even very young kids will be over the moon.
Release Date: 8/13/2008
video review available

MOVIE: Tropic Thunder
Movies on DVD
Showbiz satire is witty, violent, controversial.
Release Date: 8/13/2008
video review available

GAME: Death Jr.: Root of Evil
Delightful romp with a not-so-grim reaper.
Release Date: 05/27/2008

TV: Living With Ed
Being green not always easy for eco-minded actor.
Review Date: 1/7/2007

MOVIE: Iron Man
Movies on DVD
Great action, lots of style, some iffy stuff.
Release Date: 05/02/2008
video review available

MOVIE: The Backyardigans: Tale of the Mighty Knights
Movies on DVD
Gentle knightly adventure set to rock opera.
Release Date: 01/14/2008

WEBSITE: NickJr.com
Smart preschool fun, just beware of ad avalanche.
Review Date: 11/12/2007

TV: Freddie
Dumb premise with few laughs -- not recommended.
Review Date: 11/1/2005

TV: American Chopper
Boisterous bike building; older tweens and up.
Review Date: 11/6/2006

MOVIE: The Backyardigans: Super Secret Super Spy
Movies on DVD
Spy caper for preschoolers with gentle action.
Release Date: 09/17/2007

MOVIE: Daddy Day Camp
Movies on DVD
Forgettable camp comedy is fine for kiddie laughs.
Release Date: 08/08/2007
video review available

WEBSITE: NickJr. Kids.US
Games and more for the preschool set.
Review Date: 6/7/2005

TV: Back to the Grind
Classic TV stars put on the payroll for laughs.
Review Date: 7/17/2007

MOVIE: Bug
Movies on DVD
Paranoid horror/thriller is too intense for kids.
Release Date: 05/25/2007
video review available

MOVIE: Brooklyn Rules
Movies on DVD
Predictable mob movie is too violent for kids.
Release Date: 05/17/2007

MOVIE: Everything's Gone Green
Movies on DVD
Slacker comedy mixes marijuana and satire.
Release Date: 04/20/2007

MOVIE: Wonder Pets: Save the Wonder Pets
Movies on DVD
Engaging classroom critters hit the right notes.
Release Date: 04/19/2007