I never gave much thought to the female protagonists in Disney animated movies until I had children. Since then, it's hard to believe it took THIS LONG for Disney to develop a strong, admirable ...
piper0137’s profile
- California
- 2 kids: ages 2, 2
What My Kids Love Now
Reading Little Bear, Toot and Puddle, Count the Birdies, Olivia, I'm Not Scared!, everything by Leslie Patricelli. Watching Little Bear, Toot and Puddle, Tinkerbell, The Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
House Rules
Less than an hour of TV a day -- with only three exceptions: Family Movie Night, Saturday mornings, and when we're stuck at home with colds.
When the Kids Are Asleep…
Reading when I have the time, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, AC 360, The Closer. I get 90% of my news online or in the car with NPR.
My Biggest Challenge Is:
currently, potty training!
Titles You’ve Reviewed
DVD: Tinker Bell
I rate this titleonand give it- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
best from Disney since...ever!
DVD: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
I rate this titleonand give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
clever, fun, best animated role model for young girls
The first "Tinker Bell" movie is by far the best Disney feature, or ANY feature (other than Little Bear) for toddler girls/preschool girls. Although I didn't like this movie as much as ...
DVD: Ice Age
I rate this titleoffand give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
definitely for ages 8 and up
After watching snippets of "Ice Age 3" on a flight back to L.A., we thought our girls might like the first "Ice Age," not realizing how much violence there is in the movie. ...
Book: Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity
I rate this titleonand give it- My highlights are:
- Great illustrations
Sweet sequel to one of the best children's books
An adorable book! My almost three year olds have enjoyed most of Mo Willems' material, but this and its precursor remain our favorites. It has a great message about friendship and sharing, and ...
Music: Here Come the ABCs
I rate this titleonand give it- My highlights are:
Great music for any age!
This album is perfect for my two-year olds. They Might Be Giants has been making fun, amazing music for decades, but the band's kid albums have become our household fave. Start with this album, ...
TV: Toot & Puddle
I rate this titleonand give it- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
A great show for little travelers!
What a fantastic show! Our family travels often, and it is wonderful to be able to watch a National Geographic Kids show that isn't boring, aimed at our toddlers that teaches geography in a fun ...
TV: Little Bear
I rate this titleonand give it- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Perfect for little kids new to TV
This show has become a staple in our house -- our twin two year olds would rather watch this show (and read the "Little Bear" books) than do almost anything else! The characters are ...
