Archive for January, 2008

Pingu On Thin Ice: Here’s What They’re Saying So Far

I must have been the only person on the planet who had never heard of Pingu, the mischievous and extremely popular Penguin, who stars on his own show on the PBS Sprout Network. But as the 2nd most watched show on the network, Pingu must be doing something right!
If you, like me, aren’t familiar with [...]

Blog Blast This Friday: Healthy Living — The Perennial Resolution

Each year, many families resolve to cook, eat, and live more healthfully.  For some, that means cooking at home more often instead of eating take-out.  For others, it means going organic and reducing processed foods. These are laudable goals, but how many of us truly live as healthfully as we’d like?
Being parents, we’re pulled in [...]

Barney & Friends: Celebrating Around the World — Final Round Up!

Thanks to Barney’s 2oth birthday, our bloggers and their kids have had a renewed relationship with everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur. Taking his friends around the world on a magic train ride, Barney exposes kids to different cultures, all through catchy songs and fun-filled dances.
The first group of bloggers enjoyed this 54-minute extended version DVD, and [...]

Sex Detox Campaign Launch

Whether you’re a bona fide sexual god or goddess, or you haven’t had sex since you conceived your last child, sex is something that definitely makes us human, and in many situations, parents.
I mean, isn’t that how many of us got in this situation in the first place?
But for many people and parents, their sex [...]

Pingu On Thin Ice Campaign Launch

Pingu, a mischievous little penguin, has made his way to the DVD world with his new release “On Thin Ice.” Rated the second most popular show on PBS Kids Sprout, Pingu is a loveable character making light of life with his sister in his snowy Antartic world.
Our parent bloggers jumped at the chance to check out [...]

Barney & Friends: Celebrating Around the World — Here’s What They’re Saying So Far!

For the tough rap that Barney gets, most parents will agree that Barney is friendly and educational, and his shows offer the opportunity for kids to learn a variety of skills. Plus he’s been going strong for 20 years now. He must be doing something right! As one of our parents said “Every child should know Barney [...]

The Ultimate Tea Diet - Here’s What They’re Saying So Far

Unlike most of the PBN reviewers who read The Ultimate Tea Diet by Mark Ukra, I’ve never been a tea drinker. I’ve tried to be - especially iced tea, that quintessential summertime drink - but I’ve never acquired a taste for tea. I keep a box of mint tea in the pantry for [...]

Wheels on the Bus: Mango’s Big Dog Parade Final Round-Up

For the last few weeks, our bloggers and their preschoolers have been viewing this new dvd, the third in an award winning series of educational DVDs aimed at children 2-4. Featuring the voice of “The Who” member Robert Daltrey as Argon the Dragon and Bus Driver, the DVD features a mix of real and puppet characters [...]

A Shower for Parent Bloggers Network Co-Founder, Julie Marsh

If you’re feeling generous or just in the need to offer your advice about raising boys, come visit a virtual shower being held in Parent Bloggers Network Co-Founder Julie Marsh’s honor. Only three short weeks after clearing her house of all her baby stuff, she found out she was pregnant.
With a boy!
So we’re helping her [...]

Brainetics — A Program Developed by Mike Byster: Campaign Launch

We’re pleased to introduce you to Mike Byster. He just looks like an average guy, right? You wouldn’t think that at the age of 4, Mike was able to rattle off every single president’s birth and death date. In order.
This man with an amazing memory and a mission to share his ability with others, particularly children, has been [...]