Tag: movies
I’m a Movie Geek Mom: We are Proud Television Owners
Before I had my son, as in, when he was kicking my bladder and making me rush to the bathroom every five seconds, I...
Mary Poppins Returns: What She Means to Modern Parents and Children
Disney released the original Mary Poppins movie in 1964. Speaking for myself, I watched Mary Poppins as a child and fondly remember the catchy...
The Greatest Showman Speaks to Me as a Dreamer and Mom
The Greatest Showman is my anthem, speaking to me as a dreamer and a mom.
If people can have spirit animals; mottos they live by;...
Top 10 Movies I Look Forward to Sharing with My Kids...
In my last post, I listed the top 5 "Teen Angst" and "Heartbreaking Relationship" movies that I can't wait to share with my kids...
Top 10 Movies I Look Forward to Sharing with My Kids...
A couple of years ago, I implemented a standing family movie night on Fridays. We seldom deviate from this tradition, and we take turns...
Deconstructing Toy Story and My Kids’ Perspectives on the Missing Dads
One Saturday morning following our weekly movie night, which featured the original Toy Story, I asked my kids for their perspectives on the more...
4 Kids’ Movies and TV Shows I Can’t Stand
My daughter loves to watch a good movie or TV show. I try to limit her screen time on most days, but I have...
Shannon’s Top 10 Holiday Movie Picks
It’s the holidays and the one time of year we let ourselves indulge in the pleasure of watching the same old movies over and...
Family Fridays
I am willing to guess that even the most organized of families still feel some of the chaos of the holiday season within the...