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A Movie Scene About Abortion, With a Message for Mother and Daughter

I don't want my daughters to have abortions. I do want them to know they can come to me, like the character in "Obvious Child" goes to her mother. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 07 2015 5:03 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Movies, parenting, abortion, Birth Control and Family Planning, Highlights, Slate, Jenny

‘Inside Out:’ Pixar’s Convincing Argument Against Childhood Happiness

In its latest release, Pixar helpfully and gleefully rejects the premise that all we should want is for our children to be happy. Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 06 2015 5:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Movies, parenting, Anger (Emotion), Highlights, Inside Out (Movie), Pixar Animation Studios

The Appeal of the Parent-Child Rom-Com

In movies where adults fall for children, parents, nonparents and children alike see an idealized version of what they want in their own family relationships. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2014 1:17 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Movies, parenting, Highlights, The Sound of Music (Movie), About a Boy (Movie), The Switch (Movie)

Parents Respond to The ‘Frozen’ Frenzy

"Frozen" has gone from movie to phenomenon, at least in part because the passion at its heart is one children of both genders can relate to. Read More...

Published Fri, May 05 2014 2:25 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Movies, parenting, Walt Disney Company|DIS|NYSE, Walt Disney Company, Highlights, Menzel, Idina, Frozen (Movie)

Yippee-Ki-Yay, Movie Night

I thought it would be great if my children enjoyed watching the films I liked. I was right, until I pushed my luck. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 04 2013 6:20 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Movies, parenting, _featured, Families and Family Life

Should Movies Be Rated 'R' ... for Smoking?

Researchers suggest that it's the smoking in movies, not the associated adult behavior or the allure of the grown-up plot, that's associated with teenage smoking. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 07 2012 7:12 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Movies, Research, smoking

Hollywood to Black Mothers: Stay Home

What to expect at the movie theatre? More proof that black mothers are not welcome at the real mothers table. Read More...

Published Mon, Jun 06 2012 6:02 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Movies, I Dont Know How She Does It, what to expect, black mothers, media portrayal of mothers

That 'He's Adopted' One-Liner in 'The Avengers'? Not Funny.

I have never walked out of a movie before. But when in "The Avengers" Thor dismissed his evil brother with the words "He's adopted," I left. Read More...

Published Wed, May 05 2012 8:21 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Movies, Adoption, Marvel Entertainment|MVL|NYSE, adoptee, The Avengers