Movie for Children: Despicable Me 2
In 2010, people fell in love with a minion-ruling villain turned soft-hearted adoptive father of three precocious girls in the movie Despicable Me. Last year, …
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Children’s Movie: Planes
Following the success of Cars in 2006, Disney released Planes in 2013, now on DVD. The colorful planes (and trucks and forklifts) are the characters in this …
Watch Sarah & Her Pet Duck On This Fun TV Show With Your Grandkids
Are you looking for a good children’s TV show to watch with the grandkids when they visit? We are starting a new series here at Grandmother Hen where we …
Movie Review by a Kids First Film Critic: R.I.P.D.
By Ranny Levy, GRANDmother extraordinaire, Founder and President of Kids First! R.I.P.D. puts a new spin on cop movies. A recently slain cop joins a team of …
New Jackie Robinson Movie is a Home Run for Grandparents & Grandchildren!
’42’ Inspirational, Educational and Humorous Story of An American Legend that Grandparents & Grandkids Will Love! By Ranny Levy, …
New Age Nanas: Being A Grandmother in the 21st Century
Being a grandmother is one of life’s most important roles, and many women can feel unprepared to take it on. New Age Nanas: Being a Grandmother in the …
Got a Minute? Grab a Grandchild and This Book!
I’ve got it! The answer to the age old question: “What can I do with my grandchildren?” It’s different, fun and educational for both …
Beasts of the Southern Wild is Truly GRAND!
By: Pat Burns, Western Regional Editor and Art Cinema Reviewer for GRAND Magazine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA6FFnjvvmg Oprah’s new favorite movie, …
2 for You, 2 for Wheeee!
DadDoes talks tech for all Some months we talk toys for the kids and in other months we look at tech for the adults. This time we mix it all together and …
Easier Is Better
The JitterbugPlus cell phone has what we need: simplicity, personalization, access to great services and apps By Madeline Pantalone In 2006 the …