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9 Foods Not to Give Your Kids


9 Foods not to give your Kids: This article by By Joe Wilkes Shares some startling data about Childhood Obesity, common food choices, and healthier alternatives. Read this before you serve up your next meal.

HOMELESS: THE MOTEL KIDS OF ORANGE COUNTY


HOMELESS: THE MOTEL KIDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, premiering this Monday, July 26th explores the world of children who reside in discounted motels within walking distance of Disneyland, living in limbo as their families struggle to survive in one of the wealthiest regions of America. The parents of motel kids are often hard workers who don’t earn enough to own or rent homes. As a result, they continue to live week-to-week in motels, hoping against hope for an opportunity that might allow them to move up in the O.C.

For more information on the show: http://www.hbo.com/documentaries/homeless-the-motel-kids-of-orange-county

Despicable Me - Movie Review


Universal Studios most recent animated release Despicable Me with the voice of Steve Carell as Gru, a super bad villain who just became number two when a new Villain named Vector steals one of the great pyramids has a lot heart as well as laughs.
Through the course of the movie Gru's character make the transformation from a self centered villain with aspirations of grandeur to a selfless parent who realize that raising a child is indeed a grand undertaking with countless rewards.
Along the way there are plenty of laughs from Gru's um.. Dog and his minions who slapstick comedy steals most scenes. The movie is predicable but well done. There are a few scenes of that may be inappropriate for children 4 and under.
The girls are adorable especially the little one who unbridled joy can melt even the "despicable one's" heart.

Easter Egg - Stay during the final credits for some additional fun with the minions
If you were on the fence about seeing Despicable me jump off and get to a theater you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll boo, you'll hiss, most of all you'll have a good time.

Central Park Sandbox Program


Central Park Sandbox - July 12 through August 20, 2010


For children ages 3-8 years old and accompanying adults. No advance registration needed. All programs are FREE. Inclement weather will cancel these events.

Rock out in your favorite Central Park playground at free Sandbox Programs featuring dance, music and stories!
Now in its 21st consecutive summer, these Sandbox Programs happen in 15 different playgrounds.

Sandbox Dance: Mondays & Tuesdays, 11:00 am
Learn some new moves from a professional dance instructor as you feel the rhythm of musician Michael Wimberly's live African djembe beat at Sandbox Dance programs, co-presented by the Museum for African Art.
  • July 12: Heckscher Playground (W/C 63rd Street)
  • July 13: Bendheim Playground (East 100th Street)
  • July 19: Adventure Playground (West 67th Street)
  • July 20: East 96th Street Playground
  • July 26: Billy Johnson Playground (East 67th Street)
  • July 27: Spector Playground (West 85th Street)
  • August 2: Diana Ross Playground (West 81st Street)
  • August 3: East 110th Street Playground
  • August 9: Wild West Playground (West 93rd Street)
  • August 10: Heckecher Playground (W/C 63rd Street)
  • August 16: Safari Playground (West 91st Street)
  • August 17: Pat Hoffman Friedman Playground (East 79th Street)

Sandbox Music: Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays, 11:00 am
At Sandbox Music programs, you'll accompany live brass instruments with your own percussion rhythms under the guidance of professional musicians and educators from Central Park Brass.

  • July 14: East 110th Street Playground
  • July 15: Billy Johnson Playground (East 67th Street)
  • July 16: Spector Playground (West 85th Street)
  • July 21: West 110th Street Playground
  • July 22: Mariners' Playground (West 84th Street)
  • July 23: East 96th Street Playground
  • July 28: Rudin Family Playground (West 96th Street)
  • July 29: Wild West Playground (West 93rd Street)
  • July 30: Diana Ross Playground (West 81st Street)
  • August 4: Heckscher Playground (West/Central 63rd Street)
  • August 5: Bendheim Playground (East 100th Street)
  • August 6: Bernard Playground (East 108th Street)
  • August 11: Spector Playground (West 85th Street)
  • August 12: Diana Ross Playground (West 81st Street)
  • August 13: Billy Johnson Playground (East 67th Street)
  • August 18: Mariners' Playground (West 84th Street)
  • August 19: Adventure Playground (West 67th Street)
  • August 20: Wild West Playground (West 93rd Street)


Sandbox Stories: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays, 2:00 pm
Hear stories about goblins, shoemakers, witches, princesses, fools and much more at Dan Kitrosser's hilarious Sandbox Stories performances.

  • July 13: Safari Playground (West 91st Street)
  • July 14: Rudin Family Playground (West 96th Street)
  • July 15: Adventure Playground (West 67th Street)
  • July 16: Pat Hoffman Friedman Playground (East 79th Street)
  • July 20: Bendheim Playground (East 100th Street)
  • July 21: Rudin Family Playground (West 96th Street)
  • July 22: Heckscher Playground (West/Central 63rd Street)
  • July 23: Safari Playground (West 91st Street)
  • July 27: Diana Ross Playground (West 81st Street)
  • July 28: Mariners' Playground (West 84th Street)
  • July 29: Pat Hoffman Friedman Playground (East 79th Street)
  • July 30: West 110th Street Playground
  • August 3: Spector Playground (West 85th Street)
  • August 4: Billy Johnson Playground (East 67th Street)
  • August 5: Adventure Playground (West 67th Street)
  • August 6: East 110th Street Playground
  • August 10: Spector Playground (West 85th Street)
  • August 11: West 110th Street Playground
  • August 12: Bendheim Playground (East 100th Street)
  • August 13: Bernard Playground (East 108th Street)
  • August 17: West 110th Street Playground
  • August 18: East 96th Street Playground
  • August 19: Rudin Family Playground (West 96th Street)
  • August 20: Bernard Playground (East 108th Street)

For more information call 212-860-1370.