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It’s a “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” with the New Mr. Rogers Movie Trailer

by Erica Loop

With only months left until its November release date, it’s finally time for a sneak peek into Tom Hanks’ version of the iconic Mister Rogers. Sony recently released the trailer for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and now we really can’t wait!

The much-anticipated sure-to-be blockbuster features Hanks as the beloved children’s show host and Matthew Rhys as journalist Lloyd Vogel. Even though the film follows the story of Rogers and Vogel, it’s not a biopic—at least not according to director Marielle Heller.

So what can you expect from A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (besides what the trailer reveals)? Heller recently talked to Entertainment Weekly about the flick’s authentic set, saying, “We filmed it in the actual studio where they filmed the show, we found the original cameras they filmed the show with and imported them from England so we could film on them. We lit it with the actual lights that had lit Mister Rogers.”

Heller went on to add, “Everything about it feels identical in a way that’s tangible and you feel like you can smell it….You feel like you’ve gone back in time.” And we’re totally ready for it!

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood hits theaters nationwide Nov. 22. But if you want a before-the-debut look, check out the brand-new trailer right now!

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Sony Pictures via Instagram 

 

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Pint-Sized Captain Marvel Fan Meets Brie Larson & the Moment Is Downright Heroic

by Shahrzad Warkentin

The latest Marvel Studios release is set to make history with Brie Larson as Captain Marvel in the first female-led superhero movie for the studio. One little fan made a big impression on the star—and the internet—when she interviewed Larson on the “blue” carpet.

Eight-year-old Illie was decked out in a mini version of Captain Marvel’s blue and red jumpsuit as she interviewed the stars attending the London premiere of the new film. Film critic Scott J. Davis captured the incredible moment when the mini Captian Marvel approached Brie Larson for an interview. The sweet video quickly caught fire online.

The Female Lead, a campaign dedicated to showcasing inspirational female role models around the world, was behind the young reporter. They had chosen Illie so that she could meet her real-life hero, Brie Larson, but it was the intrepid young reporter who ended up being the hero. Larson later tweeted photos of Illie with the caption “She’s my hero!”

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The future journalist also had the opportunity to interview the film’s directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, as well as Samuel L. Jackson, who plays Agent Nick Fury. But it was clear by the smile other face as Larson signed an autograph that meeting Captain Marvel was the highlight of the evening.

Follow The Female Lead on Instagram to catch the full video of the interview when it’s released  in tandem with the film on Mar. 8.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: The Female Lead via Instagram

 

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This Picture-Hanging Life Hack Will Legit Change Your Life

by Karly Wood

If you’ve ever wondered about how to hang picture frames the right way, look no further! In a recent tweet by business journalist and podcaster Michael Hainsworth, we see the genius idea that uses a fork and nail to perfectly hang a piece of art and excuse us, because we. Are. Shook.

The video shows the easy concept of sliding a fork onto a pre-hammered nail, between the tines. Once the fork is in place, simply slide that pesky wire on the back of your framed artwork down the back of the flatware for the perfect placement and remove said fork. It’s like magic!

Once again such a simple idea has us scratching our heads and asking, “why didn’t we think of that?” In the end, we’re just glad we don’t have to make dozens of holes in our walls trying to hang our kiddos art on the wall!

––Karly Wood

Featured photo: Eric Terrade via Unsplash

 

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Twitter Is #FirefightingtSexism to Prove Girls Can Be Fire Fighters, Too

by Shahrzad Warkentin

When one mom found out her little girl wanted to be a fire fighter after she learned her daughter believed only boys could become one, this mama took to Twitter for help. The outpouring of responses is incredibly inspiring and will totally make your day.

When The Guardian journalist and mom, Hannah Summer’s four-year-old daughter Esme came home saying that she wished she could be a boy so that she could grow up to be a fire fighter, Summer asked Twitter if there were any videos she could show her daughter to prove otherwise. Twitter quickly responded with female fire fighters introducing themselves to Esme.

It wasn’t just grown-ups that were quick to prove that fire fighters can be female. As one Twitter user pointed out, even young girls are determined and ready.

Summers was happy to report that the videos worked and Esme has a future career path paved out.

And the internet has officially proven it can do much more than just provide hilarious cat memes.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: TheHilaryClark via Pixabay

 

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10 Parenting Podcasts Every Mom Needs in Her Life Right Now

By Keiko Zoll

Moms can get a lot done in 10 minutes, from prepping for a Zoom call while simultaneously changing a diaper to walking the dog, pushing the stroller, potty training a toddler, and calling it time to yourself. However you conquer your day, these podcasts for moms will make it a little easier to whistle while you work. Keep reading for the best podcasts for women to subscribe to, now.

Motherhood Sessions

On this podcast, you can listen to conversations between reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Alexandra Sacks and her patients who are mothers as they dive into issues from reconciling the way they were raised and the way they are raising, to how to co-parent with an alcoholic ex. It's a podcast about sharing secrets, setting down your burdens, and lightening your load, and her topics vary so widely that sooner or later, you're bound to stumble upon some of your own baggage. Listen here on iTunes.

Mom Enough

Mother-daughter co-hosts Marti & Erin Erickson tackle the issues of motherhood—from confronting the daily grind, to balancing work and family, to untangling the big questions of how society values mothering—through expert eyes. Erin is a nurse practitioner with a Master’s in Public Health, and her mother Marti holds a PhD and is a world-renowned expert in child development and children’s mental health. Their guests help them take a research-based approach to dissecting the hardest aspects of motherhood. Listen here on iTunes. 

 

Anna Faris Is Unqualified

"Not-so-great-relationship advice from completely unqualified Hollywood types." Celeb mom Anna Faris gets real about the reality of parenting, relationships and more. Recent episodes include talking to real moms discussing co-parenting strategies with their exes to hosting fellow celebs to talk about parenting, marriage and more. Subscribe here via iTunes.

Big Little Choices

"Big Little Choices is a podcast that gives women an avenue to share stories of identity and motherhood." Sri Bodanapu is your mom host of this judgment-free parenting podcast. Each episode features one mother’s story, her struggle with a particular familial situation, and how she came to a decision that worked for her family—regardless of whether it was the norm or not. Listen on iTunes here.

The Longest Shortest Time

Calling itself "the parenting show for everyone," journalist Hillary Frank shares "stories about the surprises and absurdities of raising other humans—and being raised by them." Winner of the 2018 Webby Award for Best Kids & Family Podcast, each episode runs about 30 to 45 minutes in length and is super-approachable. And, while the last episode was recorded in December 2019, you can still revel in the backlog of episodes, which are all timeless enough not to matter when they were recorded. Listen here on iTunes.

 

Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books

Zibby Owens, mother of four, interviews and chats with authors about their work so busy people (taking care of younger people) can listen in and get the inside scoop. Owens asks questions about how being a mother might enhance or inhibit a writer's process, in addition to giving a solid peek into the books you'd most want to read—if you could only find the time. Listen here on iTunes. 

Your Parenting Mojo

In a nutshell, host Jen Lumanlan presents "research-based ideas  to help kids thrive" in each episode. A mom herself, Jen owns up to her own lack of parenting instincts, but, as she says herself, she makes "up for it with outstanding research skills." Show topics like forest schools vs. regular schools, the 30-million word gap and growth mindsets for kids, there's a lot to take in for nerdy, research-loving parents. Get it on iTunes here.

What Fresh Hell: Laughing In the Face of Motherhood

Comedic duo Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables dish up personal stories that are fortified with structure and research in each episode, which means each episode blossoms from anecdote to thoughtful discussion without leaving you feeling like you just got trapped by another look-how-cute-smart-funny-my-kid-is neighbor. One recent episode explores the regressions our kids may be showing during the strangeness of the Covid-`19 era, which leads to a broader discussion of how we all manage during times of stress, and then tops it off with a guest child development specialist to weigh in on the matter. Listen on iTunes here. 

Spawned

Hosted by Liz Gumbinner and Kristen Chase of Cool Mom Picks, this podcast offers a fast-paced, smart dive into the parenting topics and trends du jour.  Look for episodes like "How to be a bare minimum parent" and "A professional organizer’s top back-to-school organizational tips for the real world." Liz and Kristen offer a ton of practical, actionable tips for moms of all stripes. Listen on iTunes here.

Weekly Dose of BS

The Real Housewives of Dallas moms Brandi Redmond and Stephanie Hollman—the B and S of the podcast's title—co-host this fast and loose new podcast that gives fans just that little bit of extra to their popular Bravo TV show. Weekly Dose of BS covers a little bit of everything, centered on parenting, #momlife and more. Listen on iTunes here.

 

—Shelley Massey with Keiko Zoll

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Keiko is a mom and Red Tricycle editor. Fueled almost exclusively by Coke Zero and Nespresso, she is a textbook Gemini and her spirit animal is the octopus. Bylines include HuffPost, Romper, Disney Baby, Babble, Metro News International and others. Her favorite dinosaur is the parasaurolophus.

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So Long, Cinderella!: Powerful Princess Parties Celebrate Girl Power

by rtgretchenkunz

Like many parents, Fortune journalist and Yale graduate Erin Kelly did her best to make sure her daughter Lydia knew that she could be anything she wanted to be. Which is why, after she asked to play the floor-scrubbing “Cinderella” for the umpteenth time, Kelly thought, “There’s gotta be a better princess.” So Kelly began teaching her little one about an iconic, real-life princess: Cleopatra.  Her daughter loved it, Kelly began a Cleopatra Club at the local elementary school, and Kelly’s Powerful Princess business was born.

photo: Powerful Princess

Girl Power Party
A Brooklyn-based outfit with the motto, “Empowering our daughters with role models from history,” Powerful Princess throws princess-themed birthday parties and events for kids ages four and up with a real — as in, the rulers actually existed — girl power twist.

Revelers learn about the featured princess through crafts, games, stories and more. “I felt strength reading about these women, “ Kelly says of when she started researching princesses that might inspire young girls.  “It’s fascinating, the odds they faced, and what qualities they had that helped them overcome [those challenges]. The kids really love it… and they ask such sophisticated questions!” (In case you’re wondering: yes, boys are welcome. Kelly’s own son often assists at parties and finds the activities and learning “really fun.)

photo: Powerful Princess

Pick Your Princess
Powerful Princess currently offers three entertaining and educational themed birthday parties.  The Cleopatra Perfume Party, the Princess Victoria Book-Making or Doll-making Party, and the Princess Njinga of West Africa Mask or Drum-Making Party. Activities (depending on your royalty) range from wrapping “mummy” friends in toilet paper and crafting a “name” necklace using hieroglyphics (Cleopatra) to making volcanoes in the backyard for the Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani, or creating marshmallow and toothpick Tower of London models in honor of Elizabeth I of England. (Kelly will also work to create an event for a client featuring other princesses or queens.)

Birthday parties are currently held at the Court Tree Collective event space in Carroll Gardens, and parents can choose to drop off their kids or stick around for the 1 and 1/2 hour of festivities. (Kelly is also open to hosting the parties at other locations.) The price for a birthday party at Court Tree Collective is $495 for eight kids, with a $20 fee for each additional guest; prices may vary if you wish to book a party at another location.

photo: Powerful Princess

More than Parties: After-school and Vacation Workshops
Your child doesn’t have to be celebrating a birthday to attend a Powerful Princess event. Kelly also hosts workshops ranging from one to three days in length during summer and public school breaks. Kids learn about real, compelling female rulers from around the world with the activities above, plus games, science projects and dress-up.

New princesses are always being added to the regal mix, including Nefertiti, Rani of Jhansi, Catherine the Great, Elizabeth I, Liliuokalani, the last Queen of Hawaii and Queen Christina of Sweden. Coming soon!: princesses from Jamaica and Syria.) Workshops are open to grades K-3 and take place in Kelly’s townhouse in Carroll Gardens, where there is also a backyard for outdoor play and even a “carefully supervised” trampoline. Workshops run $85 per day, and include snacks.

Starting in Fall, Powerful Princess will also be running once-weekly after-school classes at PS 58 in Carroll Gardens and PS 29 In Cobble Hill.  Check with the schools for details.

erin@powerfulprincess.com
718-753-5103
Online: powerfulprincess.com

Had an exceptional kids’ birthday party experience? Tell us about it in the comments!

—Gretchen Kunz

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