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Carey's Kids' Movies & TV Blog June 2009 Archive

By Carey Bryson, About.com Guide to Kids' Movies & TV since 2005

4th of July Celebration

Monday June 29, 2009
Kids can learn as they celebrate this week with movies, books and crafts that focus on the 4th of July and the founding of our nation. Great patriotic DVDs like ... Read More

Princess Protection Program Seen by 8.5 Million Viewers

Sunday June 28, 2009
Princess Protection Program was the third biggest debut out of the 76 Disney Channel Original Movies that have ever aired. 8.5 million viewers is pretty darn good, but I bet ... Read More

How does reality TV come across to kids?

Wednesday June 24, 2009
I remember when the show Supernanny had just started. We watched a couple of episodes, and it didn't bother us if the kids were running around and happened to stay ... Read More

Will your child start Kindergarten in the fall? -- Use summer TV time to help him get ready!

Friday June 19, 2009
I know it sounds crazy to let your kid watch TV in order to prepare for school, but research has shown that preschoolers' shows are effective at teaching basic skills. ... Read More

What about natural violence?

Wednesday June 17, 2009
We all know that it's no good for kids to watch violence on TV, but what about violence that occurs in nature? A wonderful new series, Nature's Most Amazing Events, ... Read More

The Jumpitz Perform Online

Tuesday June 16, 2009
How about a FREE concert for the kids? The Jumpitz, a diverse group of musical performers who provide educational media content and live performances for kids, have announced a virtual ... Read More

The Best Family Movie of 2009 - What's Your Prediction?

Sunday June 14, 2009
We're about half way through the year now, and some great family movies have been released so far. Disney/Pixar's Up is garnering rave reviews, and coming up, Ice Age: Dawn ... Read More

Summer Fun Saturday: Father's Day Specials and Activites

Saturday June 13, 2009
We are going to focus on Father's Day this week with some fun Father's Day specials and activities: Of course, the movie Imagine That is now showing in theaters. ... Read More

Lots of DVDs for preschoolers this week!

Tuesday June 9, 2009
Four new DVDs for the preschool age set are available on DVD today: From the favorite Nick Jr. TV show Wonder Pets, Ollie's Slumber Party features four episodes of the ... Read More

Super Why! Toys!

Sunday June 7, 2009
Super Why! has become incredibly popular among preschoolers, and for good reason. The show has fun and relatable characters, and even better, it has been proven to help kids ... Read More

Saturday Morning Classics

Saturday June 6, 2009
Have you shared your favorite childhood cartoons with your kids? We used to love The Jetsons, and we watched some of the recently released DVD set The Jetsons: Season 2, ... Read More

Selena Gomez to Guest Star on Sonny with a Chance

Tuesday June 2, 2009
Disney is really going all out with BFFs Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato this summer. Selena, star of Wizards of Waverly Place and the upcoming Wizards of Waverly Place the ... Read More
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