Avoid this movie. I really think the screenwriters didn't understand the book. For example, the joyful Ghost of Christmas Present is creepy at best, and absolutely horrifying at the end. ...
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What My Kids Love Now
Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass for DS Lite, "Pendragon" series of books, "Hatchet" by Gary Paulson
House Rules
We do not watch any television at all. We watch dvd movies together on weekends after chores are done and instruments are practiced. No Wii or DS during the week, only on weekends.
When the Kids Are Asleep…
I have a DS too, so we can "visit" eachother on Animal Crossing and so we can share conversations about games they like. I usually read when they go to bed.
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Titles You’ve Reviewed

Movie: Disney's A Christmas Carol
I rate this titleiffyand give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence

DVD: Billy Elliot
I rate this titleonand give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
The musical from this movie has hit Broadway now with rave reviews. My kids wanted to see it very much, so I screened this movie to see if it's appropriate material. What a fabulous story! ...

DVD: Fame
I rate this titleiffyand give itMy concerns are:Entertaining if your tween is a budding star
This 30 year old movie and it's mores are very dated by today's standards. The huge serious scene of a boy admitting he's gay seemed really overblown, since it's not unusual for teens to describe ...

TV: What Not to Wear
I rate this titleoffand give itBad social message
I find this show to be very mean-spirited. I don't find any entertainment value in a show that makes such harsh value judgements. I feel so sorry for each person who is ambushed and told they have ...

Game: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
I rate this titleonand give itA joy for wand-wielders everywhere
I bought this for my kids and also have played through 80% of the game myself. We've enjoyed the PC versions of Harry Potter. The big attraction with this Wii version is the ablity to actually cast ...

DVD: Ratatouille
I rate this titleiffyand give itBe Prepared to Explain Some Things
This movie is being haled as a brave breakthrough in animation storytelling. I feel there are a few moments which could detract from the overall enjoyment of the film for some people. This review ...

DVD: Miracle on 34th Street
I rate this titleiffyand give itBetter for older kids
A gentle word of warning, if your kids are young you may not want to open the department store Santa can of worms. This makes it clear that Santas are hired help and are not always nice people. ...
