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15 Movies for Toddlers That Will Fascinate Your Little One
Keeping toddlers entertained can be a real challenge for parents. Movies can be a great way not only to get their attention but also to retain it for a relatively long time. Your toddler may find the fun characters, bright colours and lively soundtrack interesting enough to stay glued till the end of the movie. You may see them giggling or even singing and dancing along! But in some ways, toddlers can be the toughest movie critics. Nonetheless, don’t worry. We have got you all covered here with an exciting list of some of the best toddler-pleasing movies which may captivate your little ones for some time.
Fun Toddler-friendly Movies for 1 to 3-year-olds
Movies for 1 to 3-year-olds cannot be long or scary or boring - chances are they may lose interest and turn it off if they find them to be so. Some of the popular Disney movies can also be a bit too much to take for these youngest ones. Here is a list comprising of classic films to animated favourites which your kids (and you too, for that matter!) will enjoy watching:
Cartoon Movies
Some enthralling cartoon flicks can be as follows:
1. Shrek (2001)
Shrek is an ogre (a mythical creature) who lives in a swamp. The swamp is taken over by some fairy tale beings, who were banished by the evil Lord Farquaad, thus causing them to take refuge in Shrek's home. To ensure that he regains his swamp, and the characters, their home, he embarks on an exciting journey on which he meets a donkey, and has quite the adventure!
2. Curious George (2006)
George is a naughty little monkey who is very inquisitive. He happens to be on a ship that is sailing from Africa to America. He meets a nice man, Ted, and befriends him. Ted has to acquire some treasured artefacts from Africa which will draw more visitors to the museum, his place of work. George joins Ted on his pursuits which are full of adventures.
3. Cars (2006)
Little kids are usually fond of racing cars zooming around the tracks, and they're sure to love this movie. Lightning McQueen is a racing car who learns a tough life-lesson when he destroys quite a bit of property in a place called Radiator Springs. He has to repair the damage before he can return to racing the road. Fun and friendship are the main themes explored in this cute movie.
4. Arthur Christmas (2011)
This animated Christmas movie for toddlers is sure to put your child in the right Christmas spirit and mood. Arthur, the gawky son of Santa, learns that a little kid’s Christmas gift has gotten misplaced due to a technical glitch. He then undertakes to deliver the gift before it is very late.
5. Minions (2015)
Minions are adorable and cute creatures who seek an ultimate master to please and serve. So, minions Bob, Stuart and Kevin decide to visit new lands in search of an ideal master. They meet a super-villain, Scarlett Overkill, who recruits them and then plots a plan to conquer the world with their help. The movie is complete with rib-tickling comedy and gags.
Disney Movies
Disney movies, with their colourful and slick animations, may just become your kid’s all-time favourites! Some of the most engaging movies for kids can be as follows:
1. Winnie the Pooh (2011)
Winnie the Pooh is cuddly, charming and adores his honey! His friends are equally enjoyable, each with a distinct personality. Winnie wakes up to realise that he has run out of honey. Things become more interesting when he finds out that Eeyore’s tail is missing and Christopher Robin gets abducted by The Backson, an unknown monster.
2. The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning (2008)
Everything about The Little Mermaid is utterly bewitching right from Ariel, the kind mermaid to the darling talking sea creatures and the playful music. King Triton has banned music in his kingdom. But his youngest daughter, Ariel discovers her penchant for music in a secretive club and attempts to reintroduce it into her kingdom.
3. Finding Nemo (2003)
This intriguing Disney movie is popular among kids of all ages. Nemo is a lovable fish who gets captured from the Great Barrier Reef and sent to Sydney. His father, a meek clownfish then embarks on an interesting journey with his friends to bring back Nemo.
4. Toy Story 1 (1995)
Dolls and toys come to life in this sweet movie. The first movie in this franchise, it revolves around the toys owned by a young boy called Andy. The toys are worried that they will be replaced by a new set of toys that Andy will receive for his upcoming birthday. Although it seems as though he hasn't received any new presents as such, at the end of the party, Andy receives a surprise gift - a Buzz Lightyear action figure. What follows are the adventures and emotions of the toys, depicted sweetly and comically in the movie.
5. The Lion King (2019)
This Disney classic can easily earn first place when it comes to family movies for toddlers. The movie originally came out in the year 1994, but in 2019, the photorealistic computer-animated remake of the movie is scheduled to release. It takes us on a trip to the land of the African savanna where King Mufasa celebrates the birth of his son, Simba. Simba, who is the future king, adores his father. But Mufasa’s brother Scar has evil plans which result in Simba’s exile. Simba, with his newfound friends, has to find a way to reclaim what is lawfully his kingdom.
Animal Films
Animal films typically have a huge appeal for young kids. The Lion King and Finding Nemo aside, some other stimulating choices can include:
1. The Jungle Book (2016)
This movie revolves around the adventures of Mowgli, a little lad who has been brought up by a wolf pack in the jungle. Sher Khan is a fierce tiger who threatens to kill the man-cub. So, Mowgli’s animal family, along with a bear and panther, influence him to go to the human village to escape the clutches of Sher Khan.
2. Chicken Run (2000)
This animated comedy movie involves a bunch of chickens trying to find freedom when they discover that their possessor is conspiring to have them slain. Ginger, a chicken, and Rocky, a rooster, decide to fly away from the chicken farm. This complicated goal has chickens running around which brings about a lot of giggles. This movie provides superb entertainment and can be a lovely bedtime movie for toddlers.
3. Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015)
The sheep are the superstars of this animal movie. A farmer and his band of sheep lose each other in a comical situation which involves moving around in the city, and they find it hard to get back home safely. This movie doesn’t have many dialogues because the sheep don’t talk making it very easy for toddlers to understand it.
4. The Good Dinosaur (2015)
This comedy-drama can be an amusing dinosaur film for toddlers. The movie follows the life of a young and shy Apatosaurus, Arlo who gets separated from his family and then meets a feral human child named Spot while drifting through a mysterious and harsh landscape. Spot helps Arlo unite with his family again.
5. Dumbo (2019)
The star of this upcoming fantasy movie is Dumbo, a baby elephant and probably the sweetest thing ever! It can qualify as one of the educational movies for toddlers as the storyline offers a wonderful message. The proprietor of a failing circus procures the help of a man named Holt and his children to look after a newborn elephant with oversized ears that can fly.
Watching animated movies is an integral part of every kid’s childhood. They are not only a delight to watch but may also deliver some important learnings and messages.
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List of Humorous Books on Parenting and Motherhood
Isn't it ironic that you get stressed out often after the arrival of your little bundle of joy? Well, you are not the only one who needs some tips to make life easier as a parent. We list some funny books for new moms that will not only tickle your funny bones but also help you deal with various situations effectively.
After all the sleep deprivation and late-night feeding, what new moms really need is a good laugh. Take some time out to read books that will tickle your funny bone and lighten your mood. Cheer up and move on with your journey as a mom by taking cues from these funny parenting books. Soon, you will learn to deal with difficult situations with a smile on your face. After all the sleep deprivation and late-night feeding, what new moms really need is a good laugh.
Take some time out to read books that will tickle your funny bone and lighten your mood. Cheer up and move on with your journey as a mom by taking cues from these funny parenting books. Soon, you will learn to deal with difficult situations with a smile on your face.
List of Humorous Books on Parenting and Motherhood
1. Go the F*ck to Sleep by Adam Mansbach
This bedtime book is one of the best sellers when it comes to humorous books about parenting. This book will have you nodding your head as you relate to the author's accounts. Don't complain if the writer's tone and the sarcastic portrayal of reality makes you laugh hysterically. This book is especially a hit with sleep-deprived parents everywhere. It is also known as the "children's book for adults". A must read for all the new moms!
2. Let's Panic About Babies by Alice Bradley
This book is again a sarcastic take on pregnancy and parenting that all moms will surely appreciate. It discusses today's fears, inducing parenting culture, in a funny manner. Hilarious anecdotes, quizzes, tables, and illustrations make this book perfect for all mothers who love to read.
3. Porn for New Moms by the Cambridge Women's Pornography Cooperative
This is one of the funniest books for new moms that lures you into a dream world where the daddies do most of the parenting jobs. The few hilarious examples include instances where daddies change diapers, wake up for early morning feedings, and admire the mom's sexy all-sweatpants wardrobe. Too good to be true, isn't it?
4. Sh*tty Mom
The Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us by Laurie Kilmartin, Karen Moline, Alicia Ybarbo and Mary Ann Zoellner. This book is extremely well-written and inspires moms to deal with everyday situations in a funny yet efficient manner. Laugh out loud as you read through chapters that talk about topics like 'How to sleep till 9 am. Every weekend', and 'Sh*tty mom quiz'.
5. I Heart My Little A-holes by Karen Alpert
This one is full of anecdotes, lists, thoughts, and the horrors of raising children, that will make you laugh uncontrollably. It talks about how your once-perfect life changes with the arrival of a little 'A-hole'.
These are only some of the many wonderful and funny books for moms out there. Read them to prepare yourself for the added responsibility, in the most pleasant way. The ones that we recommend offer a fun reading experience along with some valuable information that will delight you at the turn of every page. Read more
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The Everlasting Gift to Your Child Is Her Name - Choose It Wisely
We often casually ponder over what names we would choose for our kids even before we enter family life. I wanted to call my daughter Priyamvada - 'the one who speaks good words'. Well, no one would force me otherwise but I could feel it's too traditional and my family wasn't very excited about it. I do give a lot of importance to the name of a child as it is what she will carry throughout her life. It is her identity; the first word people will associate her with. Even my name is what makes me feel really good about myself. The purpose is not to make it very difficult, but still unique, just like our personalities. So I spent the 5 days in the hospital browsing the net looking for the most unique name I could gift my baby - it's my first gift to her, and it would be everlasting.
Nowadays, we have to be careful so the name sounds smart as well. Children should be able to spell and pronounce it easily. My family certainly didn't want it to be from outside our culture - it was a tough call. Names of flowers and mythological characters, the research was never-ending. I still remember the first name that had come to my mind when I saw her first - it was Meethi - she was just so sweet; as delicate as a flower petal. Even these ideas weren't helping as the checklist was long. Following the current trends in names puts me off, simply because you will find a majority of kids having the same name. Numerology wasn't a concern either, because we feel that the person and her family and environment are solely responsible for shaping her future and nothing else.
My mother had longed to call her Durga as her pet name, so I finally started looking for other Goddess names - she finally came to my aid. I came across a very smart name which was neither too traditional nor long, and still uncommon. I was really excited, satisfied and the sense of accomplishment was huge. Now when she tries pronouncing her name, it sounds so beautiful. I really hope she grows up to love her name, and I hope it positively influences her personality.
Love you, my Toshani!
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