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Beetle Mania in my Home

Three years ago there’s no way I would have considered it endearing to be compared to a guinea pig. Yet these days I can often be found donning a silk cape and making like Linny the guinea pig to my pre-preschooler’s Tuck the turtle during our daily “Wonder Pets” adventures. (Ming-Ming the duckling is grandma’s role when she is around.) To say my daughter is an avid “Wonder Pets” fan would be an understatement. At age two she had memorized the theme song of the popular Nickelodeon series and would happily belt out the words during our trips to the … Continue reading →

Ringo Starr to Fans: Leave Me Alone!

Attention Ringo Starr fans: the former Beatles drummer wants you to bug off. That means stop writing to him, stop asking him for autographs, and for Heavens sake, quit requesting that he send you a signed photo. I’m not kidding. After nearly 50 years basking in the media spotlight and being worshipped by fans around the world the musician says he wants his life back. His fan-free life back. This fan fatigue is apparently what led the 68-year-old to post a very serious video message on his website laying down the law for fans. According to the front man of … Continue reading →

Why Parents Should Say “NO” to the Real Life “Wonder Pets”

“Wonder Pets Wonder Pets We’re on our way To help a friend and save the day…” Parents with young children feel free to join in: “We’re not too big And we’re not too tough But when we work together We’ve got the right stuff… GOOOOOO Wonder Pets… YAY!!” I dare you to watch even half an episode of the popular animated Nickelodeon show about a determined guinea pig, an independent baby turtle, and an adventurous duckling without humming the theme song for the rest of the week. I should know. My preschooler has been a fan of the show for … Continue reading →