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Do You Try to Keep Characters and Logos Out of Baby's Sight?
Elmo, Dora, Mickey and Pooh – the characters that appear on our boob tubes are often found running around the playground too. Try as we might to shield our innocent children from the images available on cable television, network TV commercials and online media, just take a walk outside and you are sure to be bombarded by characters and logos that look like they jumped right off the screen.
According to the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, marketing directly to children has increased from $100 million in 1983 to more than $17 billion today.
Elmo to Face Consequences of Economic Downturn
Even the businesses lining Sesame Street aren't immune from the effects of a sinking economy. To help kids better understand the recession, Sesame Street will air a one hour special next week called Families Stand Together: Feeling Secure in Tough Times. The show stars Al Roker and Deborah Roberts, as well as personal finance and parenting experts to discuss strategies for maintaining children's well-being during hardships.
10 Hot Summer Movies For Tots
Parents of tiny tots may not dare go on a long adventure without bringing along their trusty DVD player. A lengthy airplane ride or a prolonged road trip can go from disastrous to delightful with a simple push of a button. Families flying the friendly skies or cruising the roads should stock up on this Summer's newest releases for wee ones.
Outtakes of Ricky Gervais and Elmo Are Genius
Fans of the original The Office series know the British comedic genius of Ricky Gervais. Creator of the hit series, Ricky has taken his act to other shows including Sesame Street. We love to see familiar faces hanging with Elmo and Big Bird, but this clip is outtakes from the popular kid's show.
The Five Funniest Things We Saw at Toy Fair
Yesterday we showed you the top five trends from Toy Fair, but amid the great Eco-conscience toys and educational games, there were a number of items that kept us laughing throughout the day. From edible play dough to people posing with Lego men, there was a fair share of funny items. Check out our slideshow to see our favorites.
The Gifted Baby: 18-Month-Old
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Wee TV: Feist on Sesame Street
The 39th season of Sesame Street is set to debut on August 11, so the Children's Television Workshop has provided us with a sneak peek at one of the celebrity acts to join Elmo and friends on set. Popular Canadian singer Feist will kick off the season with a special rendition of her “1 2 3 4” song. The new season will feature a host of guest celebrity appearances, including Will Arnett, Jessica Alba, David Beckham, Heidi Klum, Neil Patrick Harris, Sandra Oh, Jenny McCarthy, Jason Taylor, and Jack Black.Elmo and De Niro in Casino?
We know that Elmo isn't the angel he pretends to be. He can be something of a psychopath, which makes perfect sense after you look at him in this audition for the Martin Scorcese mob movie Casino. His part?
Cute Alert: Puppy Loves Elmo
Oh, look — it's Tickle Me Elmo's littlest and furriest fan! Now, this little freako has a big fan...me, of course. (Seriously, though, what the heck is on this puppy's mind?)
Thanks, College Humor!
Elmo Has Officially Lost It
This two-year-old's favorite talking Elmo toy had a change of heart after getting a change of batteries. This particular toy is creepily called the "Elmo Knows Your Name" doll and can be hooked up to a computer and programmed to say certain phrases and a child's name. After getting re-juiced, this little Elmo had some choice words for his best bud James.
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