Mary Poppins Returns - a mom's review of the good, the bad, age suitability and a comparison to the Original. It's hard to know the perfect age to watch this movie, but I've given it my best assessment in this review.

Mary Poppins Returns… A mom’s review

During the last school holidays I took my 3 year old (nearly 4 year old) and 6 year old to watch Mary Poppins Returns. I loved Mary Poppins growing up. I’ve watched it thousands of times. I’ve even made my kids watch it and reviewed it. (Here is the review of the Original Mary Poppins.) […]

Boss Baby makes the list of recommended movies for younger kids. Its harmless, no real villains and has good humour for parents who are having to watch.

Boss Baby – a mom’s review 

Boss Baby  I was not keen on Boss Baby when I saw the previews and adverts online. One day I got home from work to find the kids watching it… thanks nanny! Anyway, it happened and from that time on it’s been one of my 3 year old’s favourites. I think it must be the […]

Movies for Kids: Storks

Storks – The animated movie

Storks   What a gorgeous family movie. I’m not the biggest fan of animated movies because there are generally awfully scary scenes or they just miss the mark but I just loved this movie.   I don’t know if Storks can be classified a “kids movie” but it is definitely a family movie. It leaves […]

paddington bear movies

Paddington Bear Movie (2014) – A mom’s review

The Paddington Bear Movie  The Paddington Bear Movie of 2014 is a interesting take on the story of Paddington, originally written  by Michael Bond. It’s not the same as any of the books but has retained all the characters and stays true to Paddington’s story.

Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie

The Peanuts Movie The Peanuts Movie is my favourite movie of this generation for kids. I just love it. I think I’ve bought three copies of the dvd to ensure that every grandparent set has it on hand.   If you’re looking for a lovely movie for your kids that is full of good values […]