Kids Korner Family Magazine 2012

Kids & Their Finances, The Dirt on Dirt,Cyberbullying, Crafty Fun, & More!

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November brings newborn vampires, disenfranchised video game villains, and a boy in a boat with a Bengal Tiger. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s

new in theaters and on DVD and blu-ray this month.WRECK-IT RALPH Not yet rated; like PG. In theaters 11/02. Ok for kids 7+. Reel Preview: 3.5 out of 5 Reels. http://disney.com/wreckitralphThink you’ve got it rough? Try being a video game villain who never gets the recognition he deserves. From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes Wreck-It Ralph, the story of one such bad guy (voiced by John C. Reilly) who longs to be as beloved as his game’s good guy, Fix-It Felix (Jack McBrayer). So when a modern, first-person shoot-er game arrives featuring tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (Jane Lynch), Ralph sees his ticket to heroism and happiness. He sneaks into the game with a simple plan -- win a medal -- but accidental-ly unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens every game in the arcade. Ralph’s only hope? Vanellope von Schweetz (Sarah Silverman), a young trouble-making “glitch” from a candy-coated cart racing game who might just get Ralph his good-guy wish. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2Not yet rated; likely PG-13. In theaters 11/16. Ok for kids 14+. Reel Preview: 4 out of 5 Reels. http://www.breakingdawn-themovie.com/I know, I know… vampires! But even with all the Twilight parodies through the years, I’m still a fan. Especially now that I’ve finished the book just in time to see the movie – a fine cinematic ending

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One Reel: Even the Force can’t save it. Two Reels: Coulda been a contenderThree Reels: Something to talk about.Four Reels: You want the truth? Great flick! Five Reels: Wow! The stuff dreams are made of.

to the moody saga. After the birth of her daughter Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy), Bella (Kristen Stew-art) is enjoying her new life and powers as a new-born vampire. But her joy is short-lived as Irina (Maggie Grace) rallies the Volturi to destroy this potential threat to the vampire world. The Cullens assemble others to fight the ultimate battle to protect their family. Is it bad for me to hope that Stephenie Meyer writes more books about the new generation of vampires and werewolves? LINCOLNNot yet rated; likely PG-13. In theaters 11/16. Ok for kids 13+. Reel Preview: 4.5 out of 5 Reels.Steven Spielberg seems to produce more movies than he directs these days, but I’m always happy to see him behind the camera. In 2011, he directed The Adventures of Tintin and War Horse. Now he helms this movie, based on the book Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin, about the 16th President of the United States. I’ve long been a fan of Daniel Day-Lewis’ ability to morph into whatever character he’s playing, and he does that here, as well. The movie focuses on the political collision of Lincoln and the powerful men of his cabinet on the road to abolition and the end of the Civil War. The amazing cast includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Robert Todd Lincoln, Tommy Lee Jones as Thaddeus Stevens, Jared Harris as Ulysses S. Grant, Jackie Earle Haley as Alexander Stephens, David Strathairn as William Seward, and Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln. LIFE OF PINot yet rated; likely PG-13. In theaters 11/21. Ok for kids 13+. Reel Review: 4.5 out of 5 Reels. http://www.lifeofpimovie.com/This adventure film, directed by Ang Lee and based on the best-selling novel by Yann Martel, tells the story of Pi Patel (Suraj Sharma), the precocious son of a zoo keeper in Pondicherry, India. When the family decides to move to Canada, they hitch a ride on a huge freighter, but the journey ends in a ship-wreck. Pi finds himself adrift in the Pacific Ocean on a 26-foot lifeboat with a 450-pound Bengal tiger. Talk about tense! But also sweet, surprising and magical.

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Recently, a blog has been sweeping the mom world in cyberspace about our over-communi-cated society and

how it’s effecting this generation of motherhood.

It’s called How to Miss a Child-hood, written by www.HandsFreeMama.com.

She writes: “It’s for anyone who wants to let go of daily distraction and perfection to embrace what really matters.”

The blog hit home with me a little too much for my comfort level, with my busy work schedule and all, and I know many friends that feel the same way.

With the best of intentions, those little power packed gad-gets that we can do business AND socialize on are way cool, and robbing us of precious time.

Oh of course, I’m not advocating we throw them in a river like Anne Hathaway did in The Devil Wears Prada, but we can use our best judgement about when the call/text is im-portant, and when it can wait just a little bit while our child finishes his sentence or game.

Even as I write this, my 8 year old son is bored and waiting for me to get off the computer so we can finish getting him ready for the first day of school, and with guilt I said “Five more minutes”.

So, Hands Free is a quick two word reminder that I’m going to use to ask myself - “Do I REALLY need to clutch my phone or run to the computer? Is there something more important I should be doing? (There usually is). Unplugging and discon-necting now.........

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“What is investing?” Questions are conversation starters and shouldn’t be complicated. The key is to teach through open communication that allows kids to discover - rather than be told - the answers.

starting thinking: Most kids are impulsive and fixate on things that are interesting. It’s tough to get them thinking beyond “now” when it comes to money. Overcoming that helps kids understand the basic principles of budgeting. Challenge them with questions such as, “Are you still going to want that expensive sweater in a month, or would it be better to save toward something else?” Helping kids grasp the concept of “value” instills a sense of financial ownership and responsibility. Remind them that once they spend the money, it’s gone.

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start Investigating: The Internet provides a wealth of financial learning tools for children and parents. Of course, parents should monitor what their children are viewing online, but there are some invaluable educational sites, such as www.smckids.com, which features webisodes for Secret Millionaires Club (SMC), an animated series star-ring Warren Buffet as he mentors a group of kids.

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Kids who are being cyberbullied are often bullied in person as well. Additionally, kids who are cyberbullied have a harder time getting away from the behavior.

Cyberbullying can happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and reach a kid even when he or she is alone. It can happen any time of the day or night.

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kids 7+. Reel Rating: 5 out of 5 Reels. One of my favorite family movies of 2012 hits DVD and blu-ray this month. Disney/Pixar’s Brave follows the heroic journey of red-haired Merida (voiced by Kelly Macdonald), a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson) in the Highlands of Scotland. Determined to change her fate, Merida defies a sacred custom, unleashing chaos in the kingdom. An eccentric witch (Julie Walters) grants her an ill-fated wish, and the ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her resources, including her mischievous triplet brothers, to undo a beastly curse and dis-cover the meaning of true bravery. Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson and Robbie Coltrane also lend their voices to this beautiful tale. Tons of bonus features. CINDERELLARated G. On DVD 11/20. Ok for kids 5+. Reel Rating: 5 out of 5 Reels. First released in 1950, a couple of new editions of Disney’s animated story of Cinderella are new on shelves. The blu-ray versions came out Oct.

By Jane Louise Boursaw

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JANE’S REEL RATING SYSTEM

One Reel: Even the Force can’t save it. Two Reels: Coulda been a contenderThree Reels: Something to talk about.Four Reels: You want the truth? Great flick! Five Reels: Wow! The stuff dreams are made of.

2, and now this DVD version, all digitally restored with high-definition sound. You know the story: Cinderella ((voiced by Ilene Woods) has faith that her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother’s wand, the girl’s rags are magically turned into a glorious gown and off she goes to the Royal Ball. But when the clock strikes midnight, the spell is broken, leaving only a sin-gle glass slipper … the only clue to the ultimate fairytale ending. Bonus features include Tangled Ever After (animated short); Behind the Magic: A New Disney Princess Fantasyland; and Diane Disney Miller Intro.

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