Take Away Their (M)TV and Discipline Like Tiger Mom

I had never heard of Amy Chua until the “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” media firestorm erupted – and I’m sorry I hadn’t.  Photo by Erin Patrice O'Brien for the WSJ I mean, what kind of parent doesn’t allow her child to have playdates, sleepovers or not go to the bathroom until the piano [...]

Lifetime Channel Movie “Within” Won't Make You Turn The Lights On

During Comic-Con, I was asked to screen this movie for Lifetime (aired Saturday, July 31). It sounded fun so I agreed. I sat us down for movie night, threw the DVD in the player, and since “Within” is described as a horror film I turned off the lights for effect.

Latest at www.TheWrap.com: “Incredible Trifecta of Tarts”

What an incredible Trifecta of Tarts hit the media outlets recently! In first place is the 7 year old “Single Ladies” video of a hip hop dance contest for tender tots which shows them popping and grinding with their best Beyonce impersonation, and clad in Victoria Secret-like underwear.   Coming in second is the HOrrific Miley [...]

Parents: Is Anybody home? FREE Guide for Parents, Too!

“Hey, Mamarazzi, what would you do if a 19 year old wants to date your 16 year-old daughter?” asked a …

THE OSCARS WENT TO THE DOGS!

The Oscars went to the dogs this year, SlumDogs that is! The $15 million budget 'SlumDog Millionaire' was expected to be the top winner of the 2009 Academy Awards, and it took the top prize as Best Picture for 2008. Winning 8 out of 10 nominations, Ben Stiller joked about the low-budget movie saying