Live & Learn Hollywood’s Top STEM Movies Angela Guzman November 8, 2016 November 8 is National STEM Day—a day to inspire children to explore and pursue their interests in science, technology, engineering, and math. Instead of teaching the four disciplines as separate subjects,...
Live & Learn ‘America: Facts vs. Fiction’ Offers a Fun Way to Learn History Angela Guzman September 6, 2016 America: Facts vs. Fiction, which debuted in July of 2013, debunks the myths and half-truths of history by digging deep into historical details. Comedian and former U.S. Navy Lieutenant Jamie Kaler hosts the...
Live & Learn 5 Best Friends We’ll Never Forget Angela Guzman August 4, 2016 Kids see their favorite character duos on TV shows and the big screen and will often admire the strong friendships represented in the stories. These characters can help our children learn how to treat others...
Live & Learn 5 Best Olympic Films of All Time Angela Guzman June 23, 2016 The Olympics represent pride, competition, and resilience at its best. Human greatness is exemplified through the various sports. The athletes are pushing the limits and relying on talent and adrenaline to...
Live & Learn How Educational Is ‘Finding Dory’? Brittany Marklin June 21, 2016 Disney and PIXAR's Finding Dory reunites the friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the true meaning of family along the way. The all-new big-screen...
Live & Learn How Educational is Disney’s ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’? Brittany Marklin June 16, 2016 Disney's new movie, Alice Through the Looking Glass, is based on Lewis Carroll's sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There which was published in 1871....
Live & Learn Summer Movies Your Kids Will Love Angela Guzman June 7, 2016 The summer season brings warmer temps and blockbuster hits that everyone has been waiting for. This summer make time for a great flick and some bonding time with the family. Not sure what to see? No worries,...
Live & Learn 10 Movies That Promote Strong Women Liz Hooker March 29, 2016 March is Women's History Month, a celebration of the contributions of women to society over the course of history. It's an important time to promote the strength of females around the world and to teach the...
Live & Learn 16 Family Friendly Films Nominated for the 2016 Oscars Paul Merced January 26, 2016 As the weather gets colder, what better way to spend a chilly evening in than with an Oscar Nominated film. From record-breaking hits to dramas based on historical events, we've selected the best Oscar-worthy...
Live & Learn The Real Science Behind Star Wars Paul Merced January 7, 2016 For almost 40 years, the Star Wars films have opened the eyes and minds of millions. We are just waiting for technology to advance to where we can race friends in our very own Podracer, wield lightsabers, and...
Live & Learn Free (and Spoiler-Free) “Star Wars” Printables and Activities Paul Merced December 22, 2015 Fans of all ages have been waiting a long time for the newest Star Wars sequel. And with the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, comes all-new enthusiasm for the popular film series. If your kids can't...
Live & Learn Learning Liftoff’s Top 7 Favorite Holiday Movies Seth Livingstone November 27, 2015 Everybody seems to have a favorite holiday movie. Ask ten people to name their favorite flick, and you can expect ten different responses. Some of the films are silly, others sentimental. So, we asked...
Live & Learn The History of Mickey Mouse Paul Merced November 17, 2015 November 18, 2016, marks the 87th birthday of our favorite Mouse. You'd think after 87 years he'd run out of adventures. With all the changes made to Mickey throughout the years, one thing is for sure, he will...
Live & Learn Spielberg’s ‘Bridge of Spies’: Is It Okay to Take the Kids? Michael Solow November 2, 2015 Thinking of taking the kids to see Bridge of Spies (PG-13)? If you haven’t heard much about it, here’s the basic plot, which is based on actual events during a critical moment in our national...
Books & The Arts 10 Goosebumps Books and the Classic Movies That Inspired Them Paul Merced October 30, 2015 We all know that Goosebumps books are great ways to get kids into reading. But, they can also be a fun bonding experience for kids and parents that are fans of classic horror films. Compare some of the popular...
Live & Learn Sesame Street Introduces New Character with Autism Seth Livingstone October 27, 2015 Last week, after more than 40 years on Sesame Street, Elmo introduced his long-time friend Julia to other Muppets and audiences around the globe. Orange-haired and green-eyed with a wide grin, Julia is...
Live & Learn 5 Times Hollywood Took a Stance on Bullying Sarah Mills October 14, 2015 Bullying is a serious issue that affects millions of adolescents every year. What else affects and influences kids and teens in such great numbers? Hollywood. While Hollywood has created documentaries and even...
Books & The Arts Should Kids See ‘The Martian’ Movie? Peter Spain October 5, 2015 The Martian is set to be one of the biggest films of this year. The film's opening weekend just barely missed breaking the record for October, set by the film Gravity. If you have not heard of this...
Live & Learn Why TV Time Can Mean Quality Family Time Elizabeth Street September 23, 2015 Many parents might consider TV time for children a waste of precious hours that could be spent reading, playing outside or doing anything else. And many even feel guilty when they allow their kids to indulge...
Books & The Arts 3 Reasons to Read ‘The Martian’ Before the Movie Comes Out Peter Spain September 18, 2015 The Martian, by Andy Weir, is a science fiction novel about astronaut Mark Watney, who finds himself stranded on Mars after a mission does not go according to plan. The story revolves around how Watney will...
Live & Learn Muppets among New Shows Fit for Family Viewing in Fall TV Lineup Seth Livingstone September 9, 2015 September is the traditional month for broadcast and cable networks to premiere their new fall series. This fall, several of the most-anticipated family programs adopt throwback themes. Think Adventures of...
Live & Learn Get a Refresher on 5 School Subjects with these Educational Summer Movies Elizabeth Street July 30, 2015 There’s an ever-looming threat to kids during the summer, and it has nothing to do with sharks. It’s the real and present danger of summer learning loss. Experts say students can lose as much as two months...
Live & Learn Should You Take the Kids to see Jurassic World? Michael Solow July 2, 2015 With July fourth weekend coming, Jurassic World may be beckoning. It’s big, it’s loud, it’s already popular, and most importantly, it has dinosaurs—lots of them. This is the fourth installment of...
Live & Learn Best Fairy Tale Movies: Enchanted Sarah Mills May 14, 2015 From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...
Live & Learn Best Fairy Tale Movies: Mirror Mirror Brittany Marklin May 13, 2015 From recent theatrical releases such as Into the Woods to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...
Live & Learn Best Fairy Tale Movies: Hook Brittany Marklin May 12, 2015 From recent theatrical releases such as Into the Woods to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...
Live & Learn Best Fairy Tale Movies: Big Fish Sarah Mills May 11, 2015 From recent theatrical releases such as Into the Woods to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...
Live & Learn Should Kids See The Avengers: Age of Ultron? Peter Spain May 1, 2015 The sequel to the immensely popular film Avengers releases this weekend. This action packed sci-fi action-adventure is sure to draw huge audiences, young and old. You may be wondering if the film is...
Live & Learn Newest Cinderella Movie Delivers Surprising Message Deanna Glick April 8, 2015 Neither my daughter nor I are the biggest princess fans. But we couldn't resist the appeal of Disney's live-action retelling of Cinderella. And why should we, anyway? The latest adaptation of this...
Live & Learn Learning Liftoff’s Favorite Fairy Tale Movies Sarah Mills February 2, 2015 From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...
Live & Learn Best Fairy Tale Movies: The NeverEnding Story Brittany Marklin January 30, 2015 From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...
Live & Learn Best Fairy Tale Movies: Labyrinth Sarah Mills January 29, 2015 From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...
Live & Learn Best Fairy Tale Movies: Snow White and the Huntsman Brittany Marklin January 28, 2015 From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...
Live & Learn Best Fairy Tale Movies: The Princess Bride Sarah Mills January 27, 2015 From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...
Live & Learn Best Fairy Tale Movies: Alice in Wonderland Brittany Marklin January 26, 2015 From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...
Live & Learn 2015 Oscars: 7 Family Friendly Academy Award Nominees Brittany Marklin January 23, 2015 The full list of nominees for the 2015 Academy Awards have been announced, and the winners will be awarded their Oscar statuettes on February 22, 2015. If you're interested in getting your kids involved in the...
Live & Learn Should Kids See ‘The Imitation Game’? Elizabeth Street January 9, 2015 It’s rare for a movie to both entertain and educate simultaneously, but The Imitation Game expertly succeeds at doing both. It helps that it tells the fascinating yet little known true story of British...
Live & Learn Should Kids See ‘Unbroken’? Michael Solow January 7, 2015 One of the longest-running best sellers of all time, Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, has sold more than 4 million copies. And, as a fan of Hillenbrand (who also wrote the wonderful Seabiscuit), it’s one of...
Live & Learn Should Kids See ‘Into the Woods’? Deanna Glick January 7, 2015 Sometimes people leave you in the woods. Nice is different than good. Children will listen. These and other profound messages are woven throughout Into the Woods, along with stellar performances and...
Live & Learn Best Educational Movies of 2014 Sarah Mills December 23, 2014 The Best Educational Movies is one in a series covering Learning Liftoff's Best of 2014. We hope that Learning Liftoff has provided your family with some valuable movie reviews and suggestions as you navigate...