At this writing, we are about halfway through the annual Screen Free Week, the brainchild of the Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood (CCFC), an advocacy group that tries to reduce the impact of advertising on kids.
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Chris visited The 10! Show in Philadelphia to show off some of the hot summer toys!
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My friend and fellow blogger Lenore Skeanzy, whose wonderful blog is Free Range Kids, has been quoting Mark Twain on the risks of riding trains in 1871. It’s fascinating and entertaining reading.
Last week was Jim’s turn to be in Hong Kong, this week it’s mine. The trade show here is the second largest in the world, and it’s where the “toy year” officially starts. Many manufacturers started showing things privately in October, but here in Hong Kong at the amazing Convention Centre that juts magnificently into the harbor from Hong Kong Island, or in the hundreds of showrooms and hotel suites on the mainland, this is where the toys you’ll be trying to find ten short months from now start to take shape.
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If you’ve got teens, or even pre-teens in the house, it’s hard not to ignore the reality show “Jersey Shore” now on MTV. Kathy Griffin mentioned it on CNN New Year’s Eve with Anderson Cooper, who claimed to know nothing about the show. Though typically late to the party, the New York Times has become aware of the show’s popularity and its potential impact on the culture.
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Looking to add a new game to your Family Game Night line-up? Then check out the great deals on games at ToysRUs.com. For a limited time only, ToysRUs is offering up to 50% off a wide range of popular games for the whole family. Games included in the sale are Scrabble Junior: Dora the Explorer
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Barbie is 50. And considering all the things that girl has been through, it’s amazing she made it. Over half a century, Barbie has reflected changing times and tastes, had more than 100 careers and the most fabulous clothes.
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Originally written for the Live with Regis and Kelly Blog Here come the holidays! And that means toys for kids. But if you’re like the vast majority of people we’ve spoken to over the past months, you’re probably concerned about your budget. The good news is that it’s still possible to manage your budget and
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