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For Fun This Fall Get Lost

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:19:10 EDT

One great way to enjoy the autumn weather and expend some energy is to get lost.

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Oct 16, 2008

Want a Free Car? Throw a Party

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:51:50 EDT

The Saturn is a party favor for my latest House Party - the Saturn House Party. The party is sponsored by Saturn to promote TLC's new show Real Simple. Real Life.

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Oct 16, 2008

New TLC Show to Offer Real Simple, Real Life Solutions

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:11:57 EDT

This Friday TLC partners with Real Simple to premiere its brand new hour-long show - Real Simple. Real Life. - that promises to find solutions to make life easier. And who doesn't want an easier life? Count me in!

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Oct 14, 2008

Bugs Bunny and Friends Spill Blood in New Exhibit

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:31:44 EDT

Looney Tune characters violence turns bloody in a new art exhibit, but is this no-holds barred view too much for our kids?

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Oct 08, 2008

Do Children's Books Need a Rating System?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:58:21 EDT

A children's book is pulled off the shelf after a rash of suicides. I'm left wondering how this book got classified as a children's book to begin with. It's definietly not age appropriate for young kids.

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Sep 23, 2008

Content Truimphs Time in Children's TV Habits

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:57:00 EDT

Experts now say that children's television habits should be about making better choices instead of time limits.

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Sep 15, 2008

Is Too Much School Pressure Resulting in Overdiagnosis of ADHD?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:35:26 EDT

Kids with disrupting behavior are being labeled ADHD today. Let's look at why it's disrupting the classroom. What are we asking our kids to do in the classroom these days? The list is getting bigger and bigger by the day.

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Sep 15, 2008

Memories of the First Day of School

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:52:57 EDT

I got to thinking about the idea of the first day of school. I remember it being a big point of anxiety for me. I wonder what my kids will remember about their first day. I'd love to know what they remember 20 or 30 years from now.

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Sep 10, 2008

Abram's Fringe Offers Intrigue and Mystery

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:40:24 EDT

Fox's new series reminded me of an updated X-Files with a dash of Alias' science, Lost's intrigue and 24's terrorists. And like the X-files, fans will find that the "truth is out there" and I for one am looking for to the adventure to find it.

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Sep 10, 2008

'Supernatural' Fans Will the Novel 'Nevermore'

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:05:21 EDT

"Supernatural: Nevermore" the novel based on the CW series will delight die-hard Supernatural fans.

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Jan 23, 2008

Can a Good Preschool Lead to Future Success?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:57:41 EDT

A mother discusses the merits of preschool towards a child's overall education.

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Jan 23, 2008

Today's Children Are 'Growing Up Online'

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:53:26 EDT

A mom responds to the PBS documentary "Growing Up Online."

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Jan 23, 2008

'American Idol' Launches Its 7th Season in Philadelphia

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:46:23 EDT

American Idol launched its seventh season with auditions in the city of brotherly love Tuesday night. But if Philadelphia is any indication of the rest of the auditions, it's going to be a long road to Hollywood.

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Jan 16, 2008

What Has the World Come To? Disney Bans Children

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:26:21 EDT

Disney bans children. Now that's a sentence I never thought I'd see in print. Granted it's only one restaurant, in one upscale resort. But a precedent has been set.

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Jan 16, 2008

Christmas Cookies: a Delicious Christmas Tradition

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:10:36 EDT

Baking cookies at Christmas has been a holiday tradition in my house since I was tall enough to stand on a chair to reach the counter. I have many memories of a delicious-smelling kitchen filled with laughter.

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Dec 17, 2007

Review: Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium a Magically Simple Tale

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:38:00 EDT

Mr. Magorium's is simply a cute modest tale about a fun little toy store and the people it loves. If you take it for what it is, you'll have a delightful afternoon that's suitable for the whole family in awe of the fantastic little store.

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Nov 21, 2007

Preview of Family Movies for 2007 Holiday Season

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:51:00 EDT

Headed to the theater this holiday season with your family? Check out this preview of the offerings for 2007.

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Nov 15, 2007

10 Ways to Survive the Writers Strike

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:52:00 EDT

I watch too much TV. But as my favorite TV shows go dark one by one, I find myself in quite a quandary. So I've come up with my own 10-step plan to help me survive the strike.

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Nov 13, 2007

How Can America Leave Its Veterans Homeless?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:19:00 EDT

An article in the New York Times yesterday, upset me and got me all fired up. It was an article discussing the "Surge Seen in Number of Homeless Veterans." These are veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan, wars that are not even over yet.

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Nov 13, 2007

Do You Support the Writers Strike?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Brookie Crawford) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:48:00 EDT

I'll be honest with you. As the talks of a possible strike emerged and then became a reality, I was a little miffed. Why? Because it was affecting me and not very positively. One of my favorite past times has come to a screeching halt. But is there more at stake?

Contributor: Brookie Crawford
Published: Nov 09, 2007