...I had to see if Man of Steel would uphold the same awing power over a new generation of young fans - if boys would want to emulate him and if girls would dream of being Lois Lane. More >>

June is a great time for Father's Day. There are barbecues to be had, baseball games to attend, and other fun, outdoorsy things to do, like fishing and camping. But why did we choose this specific month for dads to revel in our gratitude? More >>

As graduations and other milestones abound this time of year, it reminds me of the bittersweet moments in all parents' lives when our kids grow up and move on to a new phase a little too quickly for our comfort sometimes. I hope you can relate to this story... More >>

Before you do your child's next project for him or her, read this... More >>

Though it may not be as epic as the title claims, the animation and imagination in "Epic" make it worth a trip to the theater. More >>

This letter from a mother to a bride-to-be explains why May, even with Mother's Day, is paradoxically the cruelest month to be a mom... More >>

Baz Luhrmann's version of 'The Great Gatsby' opened this past weekend to mixed reviews. Here's a former high school English teacher's kid-focused take on the film... More >>

Although 'Iron Man 3' is a huge blockbuster right now, you may want to skip it... More >>

For parents about to lose their tempers, the following three tools I've discovered have been nothing short of MAGIC... More >>

Although the action, music, and visuals are highlights in the new Tom Cruise movie "Oblivion," parents should only take older children to see it... More >>