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The Family Dish

Honest perspectives on family life and news that affects families. Join the discussion on Live Simply, Cozi's online family magazine.

The Family Dish: How do You Choose Family Movies?

This weekend's theatrical release of Where the Wild Things Are sparked a discussion about whether the darkly sad movie, based on the popular and long-lasting children's book by Maurice Sendak, was even appropriate for the young fans of the book. Is this a case of parents being too careful over what their kids do and see? Or is a movie about the reality of being a kid okay even if it is a downer? How do you decide which movies are okay for your kids to watch?
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The Family Dish: What to Say If Your Child Asks About Obama's Speech

President Obama delivered a speech this week that was aimed right at schoolkids. So it's a good bet that some of them will come home with questions and ideas about it. Take the chance to talk politics with your kids! Start here, with fun facts and great online resources. And if you do discuss the speech with your kids, we'd love to know how you handled it.
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