Breaking Free: Co-parenting with an abuser
KPRC 2 is dedicated to providing resources for those experiencing domestic or intimate partner violence. We recognize that breaking free from such trauma is challenging. However, what happens when survivors must co-parent with their abusers due to a court order after breaking free?
In case you missed it: Disneyโs Splash Mountain to be re-themed to โPrincess and the Frogโ
Itโs transformation central at Disney Parks in the U.S., as Disney officially announced that it has big plans for Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. MORE: Petition calls for Disney Parks to change theme of Splash MountainIf you havenโt heard of the film, youโre not alone. If youโre unfamiliar with Splash Mountain, hereโs a little background. Splash Mountain follows happy-go-lucky Brโer Rabbit as he looks for his โlaughing place.โ All the while, Brโer Bear and Brโer Fox are in hot pursuit of Brโer Rabbit. โMany adults and children ride this attraction because it brings back childhood memories,โ the โKeep Splash Mountainโ petition said.
Splash Mountain, a Disney ride based on a controversial film, will be completely reimagined
Splash Mountain one of Disney's most popular but problematic rides will be "completely reimagined," the company announced on Thursday. The log flume ride which is based on the controversial 1946 film "Song of the South" isn't going anywhere. Splash Mountain has been a mainstay at Disney parks since its creation in 1989. The move comes amid fans urging Disney to retheme Splash Mountain because of the racial stereotypes from the film it is based upon. Disney did not give a date for the new Splash Mountain, but noted that "conceptual design work is well underway."
Disney's Splash Mountain Will Be 'Completely Reimagined' as a 'Princess and the Frog' Ride
Song of the South is being relegated to history and The Princess of the Frog is the future, as Disneyland Resort announced that Splash Mountain will soon be "completely reimagined" with Princess Tiana at its center. "The Imagineers are giving us The Princess and the Frog Mardi Gras celebration we've been waiting for, and I'm here for it!" "With this longstanding history of updating attractions and adding new magic, the retheming of Splash Mountain is of particular importance today," Disney's statement reads. Though the park was set to reopen on July 17, it has been delayed to a TBD date. RELATED CONTENT:Chloe X Halle Performs 'Princess and the Frog' Song During 'Disney Family Singalong'Coronavirus Reopenings: When Disneyland, Professional Sports and More Will Be BackThe Best Movies to Watch on Disney Plus
Life-changing lessons taught to us by Disney mothers
If youโre lucky, youโre familiar with a motherโs love: there isnโt anyone in your life who loves and cares about you quite like your mom. Our mothers have taught us a lot, and while we donโt always appreciate the guidance at the time, as we grow up, we realize just how important those life lessons really are. This year, on top of celebrating the mothers in our lives, weโre also honoring the mothers we grew up watching on the silver screen. Weโre talking about Disney mothers and the life lessons they bestowed on us. But nothing shows a mother's love more than the love Dumbo receives from his mother.
What to watch on Netflix with your kids: 7 fresh ideas
We asked around for some of the best parent-endorsed picks when it comes to Netflix offerings. So, not only are you providing good entertainment for your kids, but youโre instilling a love of classic rock, as well. Although this one isnโt new or new to Netflix, we were surprised just how many parents hadnโt seen this one yet. "Masha and the Bear""My kids think this is the funniest show ever," one father of three said. Iโm not suggesting you plop your kids down in front of a screen all day -- or even every day.