KidsofftheCouch (http://www.kidsoffthecouch.com)
common sense media says
Fun movie-themed activities get families moving.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this activity site -- which pairs kid-friendly movies with kid-friendly things to do -- is most helpful for big-city dwellers, since it gives specific recommendations for outings in the country's major metro areas. But you can tailor most of the activities to your own town (for example, after watching Bend It Like Beckham, head out for some Indian samosas). Any red flags in the featured movies are mentioned -- if there's a racy romance scene, for instance, or if kids will be scared by the movie's message.
Educational value:
Recommends practical resources to help families dig into movies' "Cultural Connections" and relate them to community activities.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
There are links to rent or buy the movies featured on the site, as well as to featured locations (restaurants, museums, etc.), but the site doesn't allow movies or locations to pay to be included in its recommendations. KOTC sweatshirts, mugs, hats, etc. can be purchased in site's online store. The site runs banner ads that are relevant to the target audience (parenting sites, the Getty Center, etc.).
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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eswanson
parent of 10 year old
parent of 10 year old
Great ideas for making more of movies
Site is really for parents, not kids. There's nothing inappropriate, it's just that younger kids won't be interested.
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hazel27
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Great Resouce for Moms
I run out of ideas all the time
and this site
stimulates the excitement for our
whole family
everyone loves movies
and watching them makes us eager
to get out there and experience something!
Thank you KidsOffTheCouch.
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