5 Tips for Parents on How to Navigate Scary Halloween Entertainment By Melissa Henson Halloween is just one week away, and already Hollywood has been busy turning-out blood-chilling feature films,

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Do TV Rules Look Different for Your Family in the Summer? By Melissa Henson Many households observe strict rules about screen time during the school year, when the immediate concerns

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Our friends at Parents Television Council have a very cool event coming up in November in Atlanta. The mission of Parents Television Council (PTC) is to protect children and families

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Editors note:  We know that most advertising buys are made by 30 something aged people. Maybe they don’t see the damage being done to children who are exposed to this

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By Dan Isett There once was a time on American television when shows that featured families would generally be suitable for family viewing or as we call them today, family friendly. 

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By Melissa Henson Many families are still feeling the effects of the economic downturn. For those families, watching television together is an inexpensive alternative to going to the movies. And

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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 will

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What experts say and what grandparents can do about the amount of time young grandchildren spend in front of computer & TV screens By “The Grammies”     A hot topic among many

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Every week, millions of families tune in to Fox’s American Idol. Viewers love the music, the healthy spirit of competition, and the chance to root for everyday, small-town Americans to

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