http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:03:21 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:12:29 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Mandisa-from-American-Idol-and-Josh-Turner-headline-Macys-Great-Tree-Lighting?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner American Idol is coming to Atlanta this week when Grammy-nominated Mandisa Hundley headlines the annual Macy’s Great Tree Lighting on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 26th at Lenox Square Mall. American country music artist Josh Turner... American Idol Christmas in Atlanta Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:12:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Mandisa-from-American-Idol-and-Josh-Turner-headline-Macys-Great-Tree-Lighting?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Zhu-Zhu-Pets-What-are-they-and-where-can-I-find-them?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner Zhu Zhu Pets are the newest toy craze, and the furry hamsters making a major commotion this holiday season. Toy reviewers are saying that Zhu Zhu Pets will be so big this holiday season that they’ll surpass sales of Beanie Babies, Tickle Me ... Christmas Gift ideas Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:41:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Zhu-Zhu-Pets-What-are-they-and-where-can-I-find-them?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-NASA-news-astronauts-send-their-first-tweets-from-outer-space?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner How cool is it when the Atlantis astronauts can share their mission experiences with us Earthlings, right from space? That’s right. Yup. Who would have believed it possible? NASA astronauts Leland Melvin and Robert Satcher are sending tweets... Miscellaneous Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:32:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-NASA-news-astronauts-send-their-first-tweets-from-outer-space?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-New-Moon-alert-Twilight-gifts-now-on-sale-at-Toys-R-Us?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner If you’re looking for New Moon and Twilight gifts for your tween or teen, here’s some good news. They’re on sale and in stock at your nearest Toys R Us store. Below is a sampling of Twilight and New Moon items currently on sale. ... pop culture Christmas Gift ideas Christmas Deals & Bargains Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:15:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-New-Moon-alert-Twilight-gifts-now-on-sale-at-Toys-R-Us?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Happy-Birthday-Mickey-Mouse-an-icon-of-American-culture?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner Mickey Mouse is celebrating a birthday! Yep, he's looking pretty good for being 81 years old, and he’s more beloved than ever. Not only is Mickey the leader of the Disney gang, he’s also an icon of American culture that has been ar... Miscellaneous Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:18:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Happy-Birthday-Mickey-Mouse-an-icon-of-American-culture?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Top-10-Thanksgiving-movies-for-kids-of-all-ages?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, here are ten great Thanksgiving movies for kids to get them into the spirit of the holiday. Not only are the movies entertaining, they also teach young ones about the true meaning of Thanksgiving. ... Holidays Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:39:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Top-10-Thanksgiving-movies-for-kids-of-all-ages?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Free-admission-to-Georgia-Aquarium-for-all-princesses-plus-frogs-and-princes-too?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner The Georgia Aquarium Princess Day is this Saturday, November 21st from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Girls 12 and under in princess costumes will be admitted free as part of the aquarium's Benefit for Frog Conservation. It's B.Y.O.T (Bring You... Things to do with kids Special events Atlanta Kid Activities Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:08:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Free-admission-to-Georgia-Aquarium-for-all-princesses-plus-frogs-and-princes-too?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Top-10-restaurants-serving-Thanksgiving-dinner-in-North-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner If you’re looking forward to a traditional Thanksgiving meal, but want to avoid the hours of shopping, cooking and cleaning up, your restaurant options abound in North Atlanta. Most of the restaurants offer a kids' price and are family-f... Holidays Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:34:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Top-10-restaurants-serving-Thanksgiving-dinner-in-North-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Space-shuttle-Atlantis-Launch-sparks-kids-interest-in-science?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner The launch of space shuttle Atlantis is scheduled for liftoff today at 2:28, and it’s a great opportunity to spark your child’s interest in science and space exploration. Since most elementary school children arrive home around 2:30, t... Things to do with kids Special events Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:25:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Space-shuttle-Atlantis-Launch-sparks-kids-interest-in-science?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Holiday-events-for-the-entire-family-at-Atlantic-Station-in-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner Atlantic Station in Atlanta is a hub of fun holiday events for the entire family. It’s definitely worth the “drive” from the burbs to spend an entire day shopping, browsing and enjoying the sights and sounds of the season. ... Holidays Christmas in Atlanta Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:49:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Holiday-events-for-the-entire-family-at-Atlantic-Station-in-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d13-A-Stone-Mountain-Christmas-opens-this-weekend-for-magical-family-fun?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner Stone Mountain Park in Atlanta transforms into a magical Christmas wonderland with its annual event, “A Stone Mountain Christmas.” Opening on Saturday, November 14th and running through December 30th, Stone Mountain Park will glow with... Christmas in Atlanta Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:31:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d13-A-Stone-Mountain-Christmas-opens-this-weekend-for-magical-family-fun?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d13-The-Pink-Pig-is-a-favorite-Atlanta-holiday-tradition?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner She’s pink. She oinks and she’s back to entertain kids in Atlanta during the holiday season. For fifty-five years, Priscilla the Pink Pig has been a holiday tradition for generations of families in Atlanta. Priscilla the Pink Pig ... Christmas in Atlanta Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:22:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d13-The-Pink-Pig-is-a-favorite-Atlanta-holiday-tradition?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d12-New-Moon-party-and-ticket-giveaway-in-Atlanta-Free-tickets-to-an-advance-screening?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner Twilight and New Moon fans in Atlanta are invited to a Friday the 13th Celebration of New Moon. Attendees have the chance of winning free tickets to a special private screening of The Twilight Saga: New Moon on November 19th, before the nationwide... pop culture Special events Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:45:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d12-New-Moon-party-and-ticket-giveaway-in-Atlanta-Free-tickets-to-an-advance-screening?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Curious-George-exhibit-at-Imagine-It-is-a-real-treat-for-kids-in-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner The Curious George “Let’s Get Curious” exhibit at Imagine It! Children’s Museum of Atlanta provides a great day of exploration for kids. The exciting hands-on activities encourage children to look at new and interesting pro... Things to do with kids Special events Atlanta Kid Activities Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:51:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Curious-George-exhibit-at-Imagine-It-is-a-real-treat-for-kids-in-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Veterans-Day-History-crafts-printables-and-events-in-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner Celebrate Veterans Day with kids by sharing its history, making a patriotic craft or attending a local event. Veterans Day, a national holiday that honors America’s military veterans, is an excellent opportunity to talk to kids about the sac... Holidays Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:15:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Veterans-Day-History-crafts-printables-and-events-in-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Update-on-Maclaren-strollers-Website-issues-recall-video-from-CPSC?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a nationwide recall of more than one million strollers on Monday, but parents were frustrated over their inability to get in touch with Maclaren yesterday. Their website crashed on Monday a... Miscellaneous Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:26:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Update-on-Maclaren-strollers-Website-issues-recall-video-from-CPSC?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Tropical-Storm-Ida-Atlanta-flood-victims-express-concern-not-panic?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner The historic flood in Atlanta happened just six weeks ago, but with the possibility of flooding rains from Tropical Storm Ida, many of Atlanta’s flood victims are expressing concern, but not panic. While residents in rain-soaked Georgia prep... Miscellaneous Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:41:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Tropical-Storm-Ida-Atlanta-flood-victims-express-concern-not-panic?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Elizabeth-Lambert-Parents-and-soccer-fans-react-to-ponytail-takedown-video?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner Parents and soccer fans are reacting to Elizabeth Lambert’s ponytail takedown against a Brigham Young University fellow player. Parents and soccer fans are expressing their outrage over Lambert’s surprisingly poor sportsmanship on a ne... Miscellaneous Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:03:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Elizabeth-Lambert-Parents-and-soccer-fans-react-to-ponytail-takedown-video?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d8-The-Sunday-Funnies-A-Michael-Jackson-and-Donny-Osmond-oldie-but-goodie?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner Welcome to another edition of The Sunday Funnies, a weekly feature devoted solely to the lighter side of life. This week’s edition highlights two of the entertainment industry’s most beloved pop icons: Michael Jackson and Donny Osmond.... Sunday Funnies Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:28:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d8-The-Sunday-Funnies-A-Michael-Jackson-and-Donny-Osmond-oldie-but-goodie?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Christmas-2009-Top-20-hot-toys-for-boys-and-girls?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner Are you looking for the perfect Christmas toy? Below is a list of hot toys for boys and girls for the 2009 season. While parents may not want to admit it, the holiday shopping season is rapidly approaching. For those who plan ahead, it’s pos... Christmas Gift ideas Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:22:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3958-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Christmas-2009-Top-20-hot-toys-for-boys-and-girls?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Northside-Family--Parenting-Examiner