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Meet Lois Alter Mark, mother of two, and our resident expert on entertainment for kids.

ABOUT THE EXPERT

As a contributing writer for Entertainment Weekly, Lois Alter Mark wrote the magazine's popular Parents' Guide column for more than 10 years. She has written about movies and videos for Parenting magazine and reviewed children's CDs for Disney Online. Additionally, Lois has served as a judge for the prestigious Parents' Choice Awards, sponsored by the Parents' Choice Foundation--the nation's oldest not-for-profit evaluator of children's entertainment. She is also the author of Wonderplay, a bestselling parent/child activity book written in conjunction with New York City's 92nd Street Y. Lois lives in San Diego with her husband, two children, and their dog.

TIPS & TOP PICKS FOR PARENTS

5 For the Road

Taking a family road trip? Check out the Flicks for Kids Expert's picks of 5 unconventional DVDs for kids who have seen it all!
See the 5 road-trip picks here

Handling Scary Movies

Every child is different. What is scary to one kid, may be funny to another. Our expert has guidelines for helping you figure out what's scary for kids and when.
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10 Favorite Family Films

There's no better way to spend a rainy afternoon or a weekend evening than with a big bowl of popcorn and the entire family squeezed together on the couch watching a movie. Here are 10 suggestions for great family-movie viewing.
Is one of your favorites on our list?

Understanding MPAA Ratings

G, PG, PG-13, and R. Where do these ratings come from, who sets them, and most important, what do they mean to parents trying to find age-appropriate movies and DVDs?
We'll give you the lowdown here

10 DVDs Celebrating African-American Culture

Our expert has reviewed these classic picks that celebrate the diversity of African American heritage.
Find a new family favorite here