If you think conversation starters for kids are difficult, it’s probably because you’ve asked your kid something like “how was school?” only to be met with a shrug and a wall of silence. But when applied correctly, conversation starters can foster deep communication that helps you truly understand your kid. So what are the magic words? What can parents say to get kids talking? There’s only one requirement according to child development experts: Genuine interest.
By Sarah Norman | November 12, 2023
Lemuria's Scholarly Start Dive into the enthralling tapestry of history where myths intertwine with science, and legends breathe life into geological findings. Have you ever pondered about lost civilizations, sunken continents, or ancient tales that might bear a kernel of truth? Journey with us as we unravel the captivating enigma of Lemuria, a once-dismissed theory that has found startling resonance in modern-day discoveries.
Netflix’s first Australian Reality Docu soap Byron Baes certainly revolved around a lot of controversies, but Jessica Johansen-Bell couldn’t care less. “I felt like the town would move on from it,” she said.
Let’s take a deeper look into her life as this Jessica Johansen-Bell Bio proceeds.
Jessica Johansen-Bell On Byron Baes Netflix’s controversial reality show Byron Baypremiered on March 9, 2022, and there stood Jessica Johansen-Bell among 13 other influencers who helped each other grow their businesses, connections, and social followings in the Australian beach town of Byron Bay.
Following the release of their third EP, Knights of the Sun, the members of SF9 (short for Sensational Feeling 9) are immediately going stateside for their Be My Fantasy Tour, organized by SubKulture Entertainment. The group will make three stops across the United States and will kick off the show series in Dallas on Wednesday, November 15. They'll ultimately wind up in Boston on Sunday, November 19. Tickets are currently on sale via Ticketfly (#SF9inDAL), AXS (#SF9inSEA) and Ticketmaster (#SF9inBOS) with different packages available for fans to get up close and personal with the group.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
The Ori series developed a cult following for its expansive, vivid, and roaming-friendly worlds. The latest release makes it feel like you're in a theater setting with psychedelic colors and arresting set-pieces as your character quests and solves puzzles. While 'Will' is rated E for everyone, younger children not used to the Minecraft roaming concept may have difficulty engaging. For others, however, its dreamscape offers adventures around every turn.
There’s this married couple. Let’s call them John and Cindy because we’ve made them up. Like all married couples do at one time or another, John and Cindy have fallen into a routine. Unfortunately, this routine has nothing to do with bedtimes or Sunday night romantic comedies or sex. This one is a little more unhealthy: Whenever Cindy brings up any subject that could be considered even remotely touchy, John goes into full red-alert mode.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has become synonymous with blockbusting entertainment, evolving from a fledgling comic book company into a powerhouse of film and television, dramatically reshaping Hollywood’s landscape. The meticulously detailed journey, peppered with stories of grit and glory, is vividly chronicled in the upcoming book, “MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios.”
This book, penned by Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards, dives deep into Marvel’s metamorphosis over the past two decades, revealing the intricate tapestry of decisions that brought iconic characters to life, among them the patriotic hero, Captain America, portrayed by Chris Evans.
A lot rests on each movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has more pressure on it than most. The movie, which hit theaters on November 10, 2022, needed to move the larger story of the MCU forward, as all films do, introduce new heroes like Riri Williams, set up a major villain in Namor, bring audiences back to Wakanda, and be a worthy follow-up to Black Panther — a critically and commercially lauded film that was a breakthrough in representation and earned a Best Picture nomination.
Caseen Gaines is an author, director, educator, and popular culture historian.
His work has received praise from media outlets around the world including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Hollywood Reporter, and Esquire.
He is the author of We Don't Need Roads: The Making of the Back to the Future Trilogy, which led to his television appearances on Entertainment Tonight and Netflix's The Movies That Made Us. His book The Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History received a starred review in Booklist.
If we're totally honest, we wouldn't have been surprised if Rixton were completely exhausted when we met them. After all, the night before, the band had just performed an insanely energetic show to an equally enthusiastic audience. However, when the four Brits stopped by the PopCrush office in New York the day after the concert, they were cheerful, upbeat and totally adorable as they hugged us hello.
Rixton -- that's Jake Roche, Charley Bagnall, Lewi Morgan and Danny Wilkin -- are currently taking the U.