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DC food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

'Doomsday!' 'The Mandalorian and Grogu!' 'Moana!' All the news from Disney at CinemaCon

Disney showcased an exciting lineup of upcoming films at CinemaCon 2026, featuring major stars and trailers.
Paris food
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How Disney Imagineers are using AI and robotics to reshape the company's theme parks

Disney Adventure World in Paris showcases advanced technology with its new attractions, including a robotic Olaf and a spectacular nighttime show.
#parenting
fromVulture
1 month ago
Parenting

What Brenda Song Watches (and Reads) With Her Kids

Brenda Song prioritizes raising her children normally and off-camera, teaching them patience and traditional activities like reading and card games despite growing up as a child actor herself.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

People Are Sharing The Most Creative "White Lie" Their Parents Told Them Growing Up

Parents often tell playful, creative white lies to children that later reveal themselves as humorous misconceptions in adulthood.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
21 hours ago

My Kids Love a Classic Children's Book Series. My Husband Claims They Promote an "Agenda."

Homophobia in a partner can lead to significant marital conflicts, especially regarding children's upbringing and values.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

If You Need ChatGPT To Tell Your Kids A Bedtime Story, You're Cooked

Using AI for bedtime stories may deprive parents and children of meaningful bonding moments.
Fundraising
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Zootopia 2 and Encanto choreographer teaches 'Cinderellas' with Saving Our Daughters

Saving Our Daughters empowers young girls of color through mentorship and dance education, fostering confidence and self-ownership.
Film
fromIndieWire
1 day ago

Warner Bros.' Future Slate, Disney's 'Infinity Vision,' Dirty Sodas, and More Lingering Thoughts from CinemaCon

Warner Bros. is committed to delivering numerous films through 2027 and beyond, despite uncertainties from the Paramount acquisition.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why Your Kids Can't Stop Squishing NeeDoh

NeeDoh has been successful, in part because it provides an outlet for stress relief. But the appeal runs deeper than anxiety management as it taps into the human need for tactile stimulation.
Fashion & style
#ai
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How AI and education are shaping the future of aesthetics

Aesthetic inspiration is social and collective, but aesthetic results are deeply personal. What works for one face, skin type, or bone structure won't always work for another.
Healthcare
Bicycling
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

His Business Sells a Nostalgic Childhood Hobby That Gets Kids Off Screens. It's On Track for $12 Million This Year: 'Absolutely Life-Changing.'

Loveland's children's bike business, Early Rider, focuses on balance bikes and achieved $10 million in revenue last year, aiming for $12 million this year.
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

What parents need to know about 'Normal,' 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' and more

Normal showcases extreme violence, including characters being stabbed, shot, and subjected to graphic injuries, alongside strong language and themes of parental abuse and suicide.
Humor
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

I Flew My 2-year-old to Disneyland Paris' New World of Frozen-Here's Why I'm Already Planning Our Next Trip

Disney is betting on more magical moments like these with its new World of Frozen, part of a $2-billion transformation of the resort and a highlight of its newly christened Disney Adventure World.
Travel
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.
Graphic design
fromMedium
5 days ago

Practical Guide for Creating Animated Effects with Claude Code

Use specific, clear prompts for Claude Code to create effective animated effects.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Two super hosts team up for a fun new series: best podcasts of the week

The first episode challenges Shakespeare's vision of a villainous Richard III, while a future episode will consider the Ross and Rachel of early modern history, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
Podcast
Film
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Sonic The Hedgehog 4's First Trailer Debuts At CinemaCon

Paramount showcased a teaser for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 at CinemaCon, featuring Jim Carrey's Robotnik and hints of his character's evolution.
#netflix
Games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Netflix is launching a new app for kids games

Netflix launches Netflix Playground, a family-friendly gaming app for kids under eight, included in subscriptions with no ads or in-app purchases.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Netflix vs. Disney: One Is Winning the Streaming War. Other Is Not Even Close

Netflix's revenue and subscriber growth significantly outpace Disney's, highlighting a divergence in their streaming strategies.
Games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Netflix just released a standalone gaming app for kids

Netflix launched Playground, a free gaming app for kids under eight, featuring no ads or in-app purchases and an offline mode.
Games
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Netflix just added free games for kids to your subscription. Here's how to access them

Netflix Playground is a new app for children that allows interactive experiences with favorite characters from popular shows.
Games
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
1 week ago

Netflix launches Playground, a standalone games app for young children | TNW

Netflix has launched Netflix Playground, a standalone gaming app for children under eight, included in memberships with no ads or in-app purchases.
Television
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

17 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In April 2026

New family-friendly TV shows and movies are coming to Netflix in April, including returning series and Earth Day documentaries.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Netflix is launching a new app for kids games

Netflix launches Netflix Playground, a family-friendly gaming app for kids under eight, included in subscriptions with no ads or in-app purchases.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Netflix vs. Disney: One Is Winning the Streaming War. Other Is Not Even Close

Netflix's revenue and subscriber growth significantly outpace Disney's, highlighting a divergence in their streaming strategies.
Games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Netflix just released a standalone gaming app for kids

Netflix launched Playground, a free gaming app for kids under eight, featuring no ads or in-app purchases and an offline mode.
Games
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Netflix just added free games for kids to your subscription. Here's how to access them

Netflix Playground is a new app for children that allows interactive experiences with favorite characters from popular shows.
Games
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
1 week ago

Netflix launches Playground, a standalone games app for young children | TNW

Netflix has launched Netflix Playground, a standalone gaming app for children under eight, included in memberships with no ads or in-app purchases.
Television
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

17 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In April 2026

New family-friendly TV shows and movies are coming to Netflix in April, including returning series and Earth Day documentaries.
Media industry
fromDeadline
4 days ago

Former Disney & Discovery Exec Carolina Lightcap Launches ShowUp Studios To Create Gen Z Content On YouTube & TikTok

ShowUp Studios aims to produce Gen Z-focused content for YouTube and TikTok, with a goal of over 4,500 episodes in five years.
#child-development
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Parenting

I was a professional fairy. The kids made the job magical but the adults could be a nightmare

Children's entertainers gain insights into child behavior and parental dynamics, revealing early personality traits and social interactions.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

38 Calming Movies For Kids To Give Parents A Much-Deserved Break

Calming movies can help children regulate emotions during stressful times, but every child responds differently to calming strategies.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I was a professional fairy. The kids made the job magical but the adults could be a nightmare

Children's entertainers gain insights into child behavior and parental dynamics, revealing early personality traits and social interactions.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

38 Calming Movies For Kids To Give Parents A Much-Deserved Break

Calming movies can help children regulate emotions during stressful times, but every child responds differently to calming strategies.
Independent films
fromInverse
4 days ago

12 Years Later, A Cult Fantasy Series Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Over The Garden Wall is a beloved dark fantasy miniseries that blends spooky themes with autumnal charm, appealing to both children and adults.
#toy-story
Television
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

Seeing Aging Cartoons Is A Special Kind Of Heartbreak

Woody's aging in Toy Story 5 challenges the unspoken rule that animated characters do not age.
Film
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Avatar Animators Speak Out After Leaked Movie Circulates Online

The entire Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender movie has leaked online, disappointing the creators who feel disrespected by the piracy.
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

21 Easter Movies To Start A New Family Tradition

'It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown!' is a great family movie that includes funny callbacks between Linus and Sally about the Great Pumpkin.
Television
#childrens-literature
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Children and teens roundup the best new picture books and novels

Bear finds hope in a tiny seed after his forest disappears, needing help from other animals to nurture it.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Children and teens roundup the best new picture books and novels

Bear finds hope in a tiny seed after his forest disappears, needing help from other animals to nurture it.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Tacit Politics of Pixar's Latest Hit

Hoppers is a surprisingly blunt pushback to the notion of animals living together in harmony. Its advertising promises goofy hijinks amid an enclave of diverse species whose ecosystem is threatened by humans.
Pets
Film
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

What parents need to know about 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and more

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie features Mario and Luigi in a fantasy adventure with action violence and some scary elements for younger audiences.
Humor
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

'Bluey' experience opens at Disneyland. Here's what it's like

Bluey has debuted at Disneyland with a performance-focused takeover featuring shows, games, and dance parties, emphasizing imaginative play and family bonds.
Typography
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The way the world is, something daft is appealing' why everything from pizzas to podcasts has a cartoon character on it

A distinctive visual style combining 1920s rubber hose animation, 1950s Americana, and contemporary graffiti aesthetics has become the dominant branding approach for independent food and beverage businesses since the late 2010s.
#nostalgia
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Television

8 Saturday morning rituals from boomer childhoods that created a sense of magic kids today don't get to feel - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Television

8 Saturday morning rituals from boomer childhoods that created a sense of magic kids today don't get to feel - Silicon Canals

Parenting
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

What Pete Holmes Watches (and Reads) With His Daughter

Pete Holmes balances his comedy career with family life, sharing limited anecdotes about his daughter to connect with diverse audiences.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

No, Pixar Doesn't Need to Give Up 'Autobiographical' Stories

Pixar shifts toward universal stories over personal artist narratives, viewing recent diverse-director films as internal failures despite critical acclaim and cultural significance.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Children's Toys Are Shipping With Adult AI Inside Them

Leading AI companies conduct minimal vetting of developers accessing their models, allowing child-unsafe AI products to reach market despite known risks.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

New program connects schools with Disney's musical magic

Through Disney Musicals in Schools' Stage Connect, educators are given free resources like show scripts, music tracks and training that give them the confidence they need to produce a school musical. The program makes musicals and bringing the magic of Disney into public schools more accessible for all.
Education
#pixar-animation
Independent films
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Pixar's Surprising, Hit New Movie Suggests a Way the Studio Could Escape Its Doldrums

Hoppers follows a grieving young woman who transfers her consciousness into a mechanical beaver to save her childhood pond's ecosystem and discover why its wildlife disappeared.
Independent films
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Pixar's Surprising, Hit New Movie Suggests a Way the Studio Could Escape Its Doldrums

Hoppers follows a grieving young woman who transfers her consciousness into a mechanical beaver to save her childhood pond's ecosystem and discover why its wildlife disappeared.
Television
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Disney+ gets its own time-sucking vertical video section

Disney+ launches Verts, a vertical short-form video feed similar to TikTok and YouTube Shorts, designed to increase user engagement and compete with social media platforms.
Pets
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Go behind-the-scenes of 'Hoppers': A special look at new Disney-Pixar comedy

Disney and Pixar's 'Hoppers' follows Mabel, who uses technology to transfer her mind into a robotic beaver to communicate with wild animals and protect their habitat from human development.
France news
fromFrenchly
2 months ago

Family-Friendly French TV Shows & Movies for Kids of All Ages - Frenchly

Introducing children to French through books, movies, and TV can spark lasting language skills, cultural connection, and life-changing family experiences.
Independent films
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Pixar Cut Elio's Gay Elements to Make a Film That Would "Appeal to Everybody"

Pixar removed LGBTQ+ content from Elio and Win or Lose, citing parental concerns about unwanted conversations, while shifting creative strategy toward universal appeal over personal storytelling.
Gadgets
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

28 Budget-Friendly Toys That, According To Reviewers, Kids Are "Obsessed" With

A rainbow-colored, clue-shouting hide-and-seek gadget that encourages turn-taking and repeated play by offering hints and a celebration song when found.
fromVariety
2 months ago

Hasbro Entertainment and Animaj Launch Lumee to Rethink How Kids' Content Makes Money Online

The joint venture is now operational and in talks with major advertisers. Together, Hasbro and Animaj say their digital networks generate more than 50 billion views per year on YouTube alone. "Kids attention and curiosity continue to evolve faster than ever," said Sixte de Vauplane, co-Founder and CEO of Animaj. "With Lumee, we are building a bridge between advertisers and anew generation of digital-native kids."
Marketing
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Mickey Mouse Reveals About Being Human

Mickey Mouse is more than a simple animated character. He represents a particular emotion that most people experience before they have a chance to process what they've seen. From Mickey Mouse's two black dots for his ears, his round-shaped head, his big doe-like eyes, and his expressionless smile, it is clear that one can understand Mickey Mouse without being told anything about him.
Psychology
E-Commerce
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

If You're Looking For Toys The Whole Family Love, Here Are 26 Of 'Em

Playful, tactile, and educational gifts—Throw Throw Burrito, NeeDoh Nice Cube, dual-tip acrylic markers, and an easy-to-use telescope—encourage family fun, creativity, and curiosity.
Mindfulness
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Grogu heads to classrooms, living rooms in special Disney/LucasFilm collaboration with GoNoodle

Disney, Lucasfilm and GoNoodle released Star Wars-themed videos featuring Grogu to teach breathing, movement, mindfulness, focus, and emotional regulation for children.
Music
fromMashable
2 months ago

This dad is turning his 3-year-old's stories into adorable, groovy songs

A songwriter father turns his 3-year-old's imaginative stories into catchy, professionally composed songs that have become viral hits on social platforms.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

25 Years Later, Pixar Is Reviving Its Boldest Fantasy Franchise

Monsters, Inc. 3 is in early development at Pixar, marking the franchise's first direct sequel 25 years after the original film.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

27 Gifts That Are Both Kid *And* Parent Approved

A celestial projector if you want a night-light that is ~out of this world.~ This has a bunch of different colors and comes with a timer, so it will shut off after you or your little one has drifted off to sleep. The little astronaut projector makes great daytime room decor, too.
Gadgets
Independent films
fromVulture
1 month ago

Hoppers Skips and Jumps to Pixar's Best Original-Film Opening in a Decade

Pixar's original animated film with anthropomorphized animals achieved its best opening weekend for an original film in nearly a decade, signaling audience appetite for this genre over recent underperforming originals.
Film
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Movie Review: Pixar Underdog Hoppers Is the Funniest Pixar in Forever

Hoppers follows an environmental activist who transfers her brain into a robot beaver to save a glade from development by communicating with animals and convincing them to return home.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Cast of Disney Channel's 'Electric Bloom' sets sail on the Disney Destiny

Disney's new cruise ship, the Disney Destiny, offers first-at-sea villain encounters, exclusive live theater (Disney Hercules), family attractions, and unique entertainment experiences.
Independent films
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

'Hoppers,' Disney-Pixar's latest animated adventure, features beavers as animal superheroes

Disney-Pixar's 'Hoppers' features beavers as environmental superheroes, combining action-adventure storytelling with messages about community and ecological importance through a unique consciousness-transfer premise.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

What Timothy Simons Watches (and Listens To) With His Kids

Timothy Simons balances adult and family-friendly acting roles, often choosing projects his twins can enjoy while pursuing diverse film and TV work.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Just 40 Toys That'll Have Your Kids Completely Entranced (And, Hopefully, Out Of Your Hair)

As a parent myself, I know what I'm mostly looking for when buying another toy is that it'll ACTUALLY keep my kids engaged long enough to bring a sliver of peace to my home (a tough task, to say the least!). From Magna-Tiles and the new Toniebox 2 to colorful sensory tubes and a LeapFrog Touch and Learn eReader, my kids have tried out enough of these items to lead you in the right shopping direction!
Parenting
Television
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

26 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In March 2026

March on Netflix features International Women's Month celebrations with girl-powered classics like Matilda and The Swan Princess, plus new shows including One Piece Season 2 and a Steven Spielberg-narrated dinosaur documentary.
#toy-story-5
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Need more free TV? How to stream over 100 classic cartoons for $0 - no subscription required

If you miss the days of Saturday morning cartoons, you might want to go ahead and download the free Tubi app. In a recent announcement, the ad-supported streaming service said it is kicking off its "cartoon era" on March 1, adding more than 100 classic cartoons you can watch for free. The service already has an extensive collection of retro cartoons, but it's about to get a lot bigger.
Television
Television
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

19 PBS Kids' Shows That Only People Born Between 1981-1996 Can Identify With Just A Screenshot

PBS Kids programming created powerful, comforting childhood memories and strong Millennial nostalgia tied to routines, sensory cues, and show recognition.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Disney Jr. sets March premiere dates for new preschool series "BeddyByes" and "Magicampers"

Disney Jr. premieres BeddyByes March 2 and Magicampers March 23, with episodes available on Disney+ the following day.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

To infinity and beyond! Visitors can dive into Pixar worlds in immersive London show

Mundo Pixar Experience recreates 14 detailed Pixar film sets in Wembley for immersive, photo-friendly encounters with iconic scenes and research-driven design.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Disney Jr.'s 'RoboGobo' kicks off Season 2 with 10-episode marathon

RoboGobo Season Two premieres February 16 on Disney Junior with new Robo-Suits and celebrity voices as pet heroes protect MetroPet Island.
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