February 11, 2022
by Maralee
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I was smoothing down my seven-year-old’s hair the other night while we sat next to each other on the couch. He was snuggled up next to me and it occurred to me how rare these moments feel as he’s getting … Continue reading
August 27, 2019
by Maralee
Comments Off on Wonder Woman, Spiderman and the Importance of Accurate Representation
After much begging and pleading, I finally set aside some time to sit with my older kids (ages 9, 10 and 12) to watch “Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse.” My kids have raved about this movie since they first watched it … Continue reading
June 28, 2018
by Maralee
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I watched Mary Poppins the other night the way I watch most movies these days: a kid in my lap, a kid on either side of me, and a kid laying on the back of the couch behind my head. … Continue reading
February 5, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on A Trauma Mama Watches “The Greatest Showman”
My husband and I went to see “The Greatest Showman” a couple weeks ago. It hit me in the heart for reasons I couldn’t quite articulate. Then I took three of my kids to see it and I was familiar … Continue reading
October 4, 2016
by Maralee
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I don’t watch scary movies. Ever. At all. I’m not interested in being scared for fun. The daily diaper changes and the ever-present laundry question “what is in that pocket” are about all the suspense my body can handle. So … Continue reading
September 10, 2015
by Maralee
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This summer our local movie theatre had a morning movie series for kids. I took a couple of my kids to a few of them and other than the time the three year-old got his shoe caught in the folding … Continue reading
December 31, 2014
by Maralee
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I’m going to tell you why you should take your kids to see “Annie” (your black kids, brown kids, white kids, foster kids, adopted kids, bio kids, etc.). And I’m going to do it in two words: Punky Brewster. Maybe … Continue reading
January 31, 2014
by Maralee
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The short story is: I LOVE DOCUMENTARIES. It feels good to admit it. I love lots of different ones and I’m trying to categorize some of the good ones I’ve watched over the years so you can watch them, too. … Continue reading
November 3, 2013
by Maralee
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Dear Mr. The Hulk, It appears I owe you an apology. You may not remember me, but I first remember you from my childhood. I was the younger sister of two big brothers who enjoyed watching you get REALLY mad … Continue reading