Adding the “athlete” designation to our list of roles as women is both a privilege and an accomplishment. I sometimes add “princess” to my list because I cannot stand uneven and/or chipped nails.  My husband selflessly preserved my fresh manicure by making sure that the air pressure in my tires was correct for my weight, then cleaning and oiling the gears and chains of my beloved Dolce racing bike.

The average length of a K-12 school year, depending on where you live coincides with the average pregnancy.

Inspired by the New York Times bestseller of the same name, What To Expect When You're Expecting is a hilarious and heartfelt big screen comedy about five couples whose intertwined lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood. Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual content, thematic elements and language, one of our KIDS FIRST! youth film critics, Raven Devanney (age 14) reviewed it this week and "laughed through this whole movie!" Here's her review: 

What To Expect When You’re Expecting

Review by Raven Devanney

Based on the classic Hasbro naval combat game, Battleship is the story of an international fleet of ships who come across an alien armada while on a Naval war games exercise. An intense battle ensues over sea, land and air. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence, action and destruction, and for language we do recommend it for older kids. The movie is filled with eardrum shaking noise and a multitude of destruction. One of our youth film critics, Anthony Aranda (age 10) reviewed it this week (with the permission of his parent of course) and here are his comments: 

After 40 years of marriage my husband is divorcing me. It has been a terrible blow to my ego. On Mother's Day, however, my daughter gave me an incredible gift. I got my self esteem back.

Audiences at the Dallas International and Portland International film festivals gave First Position filmmaker Bess Kargman a first place in the audience awards, as did the staff at the San Francisco Docfest. In her review, below, KIDS FIRST! youth film critic Julia Chestnut (age 11) shares many reasons why people connect with this film and how it inspired her.

First Position
Reviewed by Julia Chestnut (age 11)

I think the IFC film First Position is great. It is an award-winning documentary that is inspiring and captivating. 

The film Dark Shadows opens this weekend to an eagerly awaiting audience of both Tim Burton and Johnny Depp fans. Based on the ABC daytime show which aired during the late 1960s which generated a cult following, what was taken seriously in the late 60s / early 70s comes across as comedy today.

Your child is 10 or 11 years old. Do you take him or her to see The Avengers? Always a good question. The Avengers earns this rating for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout and a mild drug reference. How do you make a decision? Our advice: Inform yourself so you can make an informed decision.

Want a stress free vacation this year? How about a family vacation where everyone comes home refreshed and feeling like the entire itinerary was designed around them? Here are the top 2 travel tips on how to have lasting memories on family trips instead of breakdowns thus creating a Refreshing Family Vacation this year and every year!

Vacations are not just your time and money, they are also your memories.  So start with these top 2 basic tips and you will be on your way quick to the vacation of your dreams.

1. Location, Location, Location

I recently participated in a “teambuilding” exercise at work, where we shared life-changing advice.  Some of the advice was wonderful, other advice so-so, but the point was that it was personal and life-changing.  Since the team included working moms, we quickly transitioned to discussing life changing products.