Did you hear the one about the fish who moved to Hollywood?
We’re not laughing at L.A.; we’re laughing with it. From jokes about earthquakes to jokes about LA traffic, these kid-friendly jokes will have your little one laughing out loud.
We’re not laughing at L.A.; we’re laughing with it. From jokes about earthquakes to jokes about LA traffic, these kid-friendly jokes will have your little one laughing out loud.
It’s been almost of year of anticipation as we wait for the Hocus Pocus 2 trailer, but it’s finally here and we can already smell children. Disney+ has released the first actual glimpse of the Sanderson sisters, 29 years in the making.
In an Instagram post back in January, Executive Producer Adam Shankman revealed that the sequel would debut on Disney+ during the Halloween season.
“Now more than ever, people need to laugh. We should be laughing every day, and there is so much fun to be had with these three unbelievable women playing delicious characters from such a beloved film,” says director Anne Fletcher. “I am so grateful to be able to play a part in bringing these witches back to life, and to be working with my friends at Disney again makes it all the more special. This is a movie for everyone, from the fans who grew up with the first film to the next generation of viewers, and I can’t wait to get started.”
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The trio returns when someone lights the Black Flame Candle and resurrects the sisters, who will, of course, be played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy. They’re out for revenge and it’s now up to three high school students to stop the rampaging witches in Salem.
In the newest trailer, we also finally get a glimpse into the Sanderson Sisters as teenagers and we’re hoping that means we’ll get the entire origin story. It also revealed the first glimpse at Billy Butcherson, a “good zombie.”
Doug Jones, who played Billy Butcherson in the original, will return to reprise his role. He is the only male actor to return for the second film. Keep an eye out for Hannah Waddingham, Tony Hale, and Sam Richardson, who are joining in on the sequel fun. Anne Fletcher takes over for the OG director Adam Shankman, who has a scheduling conflict.
Missing from the cast will be Omri Katz and Vinessa Shaw who played Max and Allison in the initial film. Fletcher tells Entertainment Weekly that “It was very difficult to try to have them be a part of it because we did talk about it—painstakingly. You’re trying to stay on track with the story, even if they came in as a cameo. People would say, ‘They could be in the background!’ and I’m like, really? You’re going to put the leads of the first movie in the background and be satisfied? You’re not going to be satisfied, you’re going to be angry.”
Hocus Pocus 2 will debut exclusively on Disney+ on Sept. 30, 2022.
He’s sharper than the average bear and he’s making a comeback after 30 years! Yogi Bear, along with Boo Boo, Cindy and a familiar crew of Hanna-Barbera characters, are returning to a screen near you. HBO Max is releasing Jellystone! a new animated comedy that reimagines the cartoons from your childhood—with a modern touch.
Season one premieres today and will follow an ensemble cast of characters as they work, play and participate in hijinks around the town. Each plays a specific role in the community, including Huckleberry Hound as the town’s mayor and the bears as the town’s medical staff. You’ll be delighted to see the gang get back together and your kids will definitely be laughing at the show’s hilarious plotlines. Watch the trailer now!
Keep an eye out for Mr. Jinks, Wally Gator, Lippy the Lion, Auggie Doggie, Jabberjaw, Snagglepuss and many more! The show is run and produced by Hollywood mainstay C.H. Greenblatt, who also voices some of the characters, plus Warner Bros. Animation. Make a nice little pic-a-nic and settle in to enjoy Jellystone! on HBO Max!
––Sarah Shebek
Featured image courtesy of Warner Bros. Animation and HBO Max
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It’s 2 am, and your baby is bright-eyed and seemingly starving. Your astute mama instincts tell you it’s going to be a while before either of you gets back to sleep. Don’t stress! Instead, give your mind a rest and stream the latest binge-worthy show while you nurse or bottle-feed your baby back to a peaceful slumber. Whether you want pure escapism, laugh-out-loud comedy, or a suspense to keep you from dozing off, we’ve got you covered. Here are 10 series that will keep you fully entertained during those sleepless nights.
—Aimee Della Bitta
featured photo: iStock
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While this last year for many parents has meant taking kids “to work” pretty much every day thanks to school and work from home, you might find yourself laughing at the idea of celebrating this day. But hear us out!
This year, Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is going virtual for 2021 and is adapting to current times by creating a virtual career day for parents and kids to experience together. They’re hosting an online event geared toward elementary and middle-school-aged kids. Each program will include keynote speeches, interactive polls, video programming that focuses on diversity and inclusion, and an up-close look into more than 15 workplaces from industries such as the Arts, STEM, Health Sciences, Marketing, and Business.
photo: iStock
Whether you currently work from home, are back in the office in a hybrid model, or are a full-time in-person employee, this special day is a way to celebrate your career with your child. Starting in 1993 daughters and sons have enjoyed learning more about what their parents do for a living. To carry on the excitement of this career-centric day, the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation is transforming the previously all in-person events to cyber fun.
Tune in to the virtual event on Thursday, Apr. 22, 2021 at DaughtersAndSonsToWork.org. All participants should register before the event begins. Visit the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation website here to register.
Catch the broadcast at one of two times—either 9:00 a.m. ET or 12:00 p.m. ET. Entrepreneur and author Ellen Langas will host the 9:00 a.m. event, along with her daughters Stephanie and Veronica Campbell. Activist and icon Gloria Steinem will also make a special appearance, answering questions gathered from children before the event day. Courtney Carson, beauty and lifestyle TV personality, will host the 12:00 program. Gitanjali Rao, TIME Magazine’s first Kid of the Year will also make a special appearance.
Visit the Take Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation’s website to get an Activity Passport and an Activity Guide for parents and teachers.
—Erica Loop
Featured photo: Ketut Subiyanto via Pexels
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Anxiety told this sweet girl to panic. Anxiety told this little one she couldn’t be alone in a room. Anxiety told this sweet one she had to fear, rather than be filled with joy. But you know what anxiety didn’t do? It didn’t take over. It didn’t get the best of her. It didn’t take away her happiness.
This sweet girl took control. She didn’t allow it to strip her from her joy. She didn’t let the thoughts churning inside crush her spirit.
This little girl did the work. She learned strategies to calm her spirit when it was revving up. She practiced relaxation techniques. She took deep breaths and then some more.
This little girl did the work. And now, as a teen, she is thriving. Anxiety creeps in every now and then but she has the tools to stop it long before it attempts to take over.
When I look at her now, I see a calm surrounding her. She has arrived at a place of comfort. She has arrived at a place of peace. She has arrived at a place of confidence.
My sweet girl is a light of hope and strength.
As I look at her now, in social settings talking with confidence, not worrying about the next thing coming and laughing with a joy that deeply fills her heart, I take pause.
I pause and I smile, with tears in my eyes, knowing how blessed she is, how much work she has done and the payoff now of feeling free…
Free from the controls of anxiety.
Free.
And what a blessing for my sweet girl.
So mamas, if your little one is struggling with anxiety, know there is hope. If you are looking for some tips on how to help your little one, turn to your pediatrician or reach out to a therapist for guidance. They have the tools and answers to guide you through this journey.
Hey mamas,
Anyone else out there feel like they are on the COVID “no” train with their kids?
“No, you can’t have a sleepover but your friends can stay as late as they want.”
“No, your friends can’t hang out in your bedroom right now but you can hang out in our heated garage.”
“No, your friends can’t come inside the house and no, you can’t go inside your friend’s house.”
Friends, I’m exhausted talking to my teenagers about this and I’m weary that this has gone on for so long.
To be quite honest, I’m over this.
What I thought was going to be a few days off from school is now approaching the ten-month mark but I know deep inside, I have to remain positive and stay grounded to keep our family safe.
But today I was also reminded, from a stranger, how I have to remain diligent as a mom.
A delivery person called to confirm a flower delivery and began to pour out his heart, sharing with me how he lost his dad to COVID.
His dad was a healthy 72-year-old man who, within days, was placed on a ventilator and never came out of the hospital.
This young man was weepy sharing his story. He willingly opened up his deepest wounds about how he was able to hold his dad’s hand and how he is one of the lucky ones since his dad didn’t die alone.
This man’s personal encounter with COVID needed to be heard through my Bluetooth, in the car, for my teens to hear.
His message was needed as my girls too often forget why we are sacrificing being indoors and sleepovers with friends right now.
One day though, it won’t be this hard.
And on the days I begin to feel filled with frustration, I simply need to go back to this phone call.
My answer of “no”, is to keep our neighbors safe. My answer of “no” is to protect the health of my family members. My answer of “no” is often not the path other people are taking, and at times it’s not fun, but the big picture is more important to me. I just hope one day my teenagers see this as well.
So for now, I have to remain confident and comfortable being the “no” mom.
But I sure do miss our old ways. I miss the girls having friends over laughing in the kitchen and hearing all about college applications and life in high school while munching on endless bags of chips.
I miss making waffles, the morning after a sleepover and watching the girls walk downstairs in their oversized sweatshirts and messy buns.
I miss the hustle and bustle of what my house once was. It was a place where kids were in and out all of the time, side doors slamming and laughing. Lots and lots of laughing.
But I really miss saying yes.
These girls miss their friends and sleepovers.
I am really patiently waiting for the day I can start to say “yes” again and again and again.
Yes, to the sleepovers.
Yes, to the snuggles on the couch, with a friend, watching a movie, and sharing a bowl of popcorn.
Yes, to a handful of teenagers hanging out in the kitchen eating whatever leftovers I have in the fridge.
Who knew one simple word could mean so much?
I see the light and know the bend in the road is coming soon. The road we all miss and hold close to our hearts in memory, but also a road that will be the same, yet different, once we embark on it again.
So for now, I will continue to look forward to the day I can say “yes.”
A “yes” that is filled with every ounce of confidence, stored within this heart of mine, knowing my family and all those around me will remain safe.
Valentine’s Day is usually about sharing loving sentiments to the sweetie in your life but left in the hands of a child, it can mean some pretty creative short poems. Whether your kids are pouring their hearts out into love poems or just learning the art of poetry, these funny poems for Valentine’s Day will leave you laughing. Keep scrolling to see some of the funniest things kids have to say when it comes to love.
––Jacqui Boland & Karly Wood
Feature photo: iStock
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Getting a holiday picture with Santa is a Christmas tradition, and while many families walk away with a picture-perfect shot, there are just as many who end up with a major Santa fail. Until they get older, tons of littles find the big man in red terrifying––and these photos prove it. From crying babies to getting Mrs. Claus in on the action, keep scrolling to see some hilarious Santa photo fails that’ll keep you laughing the entire holiday season.
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Happy holidays—and good luck out there, parents.
––Karly Wood
Feature photo: Beach House Photography via Instagram.
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Change up the rules of your day by laying down a few fun laws. Have each member of the family contribute 1 or 2 laws and then take turns enforcing them. For added bonus, make a list and post it in a prominent place (like the fridge) for all to see.
1. The Rule of Fun
If at any time, any person is not having fun at their appointed task or role, all others in the vicinity need to stop and come to the aid of the not-having-funner. A joke must be told in order to create laughter. This must be repeated until each person is laughing in tandem. Here are a few cheesy jokes to help you out.
2. Eat Your Veggies
Any persons who have finished the vegetables on their plate in entirety may choose one all-in, after-meal activity. If more than one person finishes their veg, each person will take turns, starting with the first person done. All persons at table must participate in the after-meal activity and said activity should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.
3. Dance ‘Til Yawn
During the course of the day each member of the household can randomly declare it dance time, crank the music, and require all members of the household to dance until the song is over.
4. Backward Behavior
At a time unknown to the younger members of the household, parent or guardian or appointed “adult” should leave the room and come back with one or more items of clothing on backward. Anyone who notices gets a thumbs up and a wink.
5. Every Rose Has Its Thorn
At dinnertime each member of the family shares their favorite happy moment of the day (the rose) and their least favorite moment (the thorn). No action is required, but discussion is encouraged. Parents are allowed to enact The Rule of Fun if an argument ensues.
Want a few more laughs? Read up on some real laws that are totally weird-but-true.
What kinds of laws do you have in your house?
—Amber Guetebier