More than ever before kids are spending a large amount of time in front of the TV Taylor Moton Panthers Jersey , computer, or video-game console. According to , kids and teens spend an average of 2 – 4 hours a day in front of a screen, mostly watching TV, DVDs, or videos. And when computer use and video games are included, time spent in front of a screen increases to over 5? hours a day.
With these alarming statistics Christian McCaffrey Panthers Jersey , it is no wonder that most of what kids perceive as true heroes are those who can conquer any villain and save any city with super powers. This oftentimes leads children to believe they have to be invincible in order to be heroes that help others.
Children’s book author, Don M. Winn, created Superhero, an interactive children’s book that helps parents convey to their kids that a true superhero is someone that unselfishly helps others. It teaches that very ordinary people with ordinary abilities can have a tremendous impact on those around us-just by reaching out to help.
“I can’t think of a greater hero and someone for a kid to look up to than that of a devoted parent,” said Mr. Winn. “My hope is that this book will get kids to see that their parents are the superhero in their lives and not the cartoons on TV. Then maybe children will look up to their parents more when needing help or advice.”
Mr. Winn did not stop at just writing about the true identity of a superhero. He also wrote books that deal with bullying and standing up to peer pressure, never giving up or being afraid of failure, succeeding despite a learning problem C.J. Anderson Black Jersey , encouraging imagination and learning, appreciating the differences in other people and themselves, urging kids to pay attention in school, and more.
Creator and author of the Cardboard Box Adventures book series, Don M. Winn struggled with dyslexia, family turmoil, and constant uprooting from place to place and school to school as a child. As a result Da'Norris Searcy Black Jersey , he learned many valuable lessons that are reflected in the person he is today. It is these lessons that inspired him to create children’s books that teach valuable life lessons to children by encouraging the use of imagination and facilitating interaction with parents and teachers.
Some of Mr. Winn’s favorite memories from childhood involve time spent living out imaginary adventures inside a simple cardboard box; thus the name of his storyline “Cardboard Box Adventures.” Superhero will have your children offering to help whenever the opportunity strikes-making them superheroes, one and all.
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Spain has Penélope Cruz, France has Marion Cotillard, and Italy has Monica Bellucci. But a breakout actress from China has yet to make a mark on modern-day Hollywood. That could change with Li Bingbing, whose profile is set to rise with her role in Michael Bay's Transformers: Age of Extinction.
A celebrity in her native country — "the Angelina Jolie of China," as Li's publicist put it — she has starred in more than 20 movies at home, many of them martial arts films. She crossed into US film in recent years Jarius Wright Black Jersey , notably with Paul W.S. Anderson's 2012 sci-fi flick Resident Evil: Retribution, starring alongside Milla Jovovich.
This edition of the "Transformers" franchise specifically appealed to Li, who's based in Beijing, because it features a story line with several Chinese elements. Li plays the role of Su Yueming, the owner of a Chinese factory that makes Transformers, and some scenes were shot on location at the Great Wall and in Hong Kong — which, in the movie Dontari Poe Black Jersey , giant aliens are out to destroy. "The global audience will see something about China," she said. "And Transformers will connect with the Chinese audience."
Li considers several US actors among her favorites, most notably Matthew McConaughey, Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep. And, as with most actresses primed to break into Hollywood, fashion plays an important role in her career. She is a face for Gucci in China, and she partnered with Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry to present a special edition of its Bamboo collection.
In addition to Gucci Torrey Smith Black Jersey , Li says, her favorite designers include Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang and the Beirut-based Georges Chakra, whose designs she has worn on the red carpet several times. In her downtime, Li says, she opts for looks that are more casually chic than dressy.
"Comfortable" is how she described her personal style, though that doesn't extend to her feet: "I love high-heeled shoes. In the world David Mayo Black Jersey , beauty sometimes comes from torture — the more torture, the more beautiful. I also love simple things, and my favorite is black and white."
At the Transformers premiere in New York, the actress wore a Giambattista Valli haute couture gown that consisted of a yellow bra top, a blush peplum and a black skirt. The event came with a bit of anxiety for Li because she arrived in New York just hours before the red carpet opened. To save time, she had her hair and makeup done in first class before landing.
"I have to thank Air China because they understood me and had patience and gave me support," she said. "I also need to thank all the travelers who sat beside me and didn't complain to the cabin crew."
Spending time with Li Greg Van Roten Black Jersey , there is no mistaking her strong personality, so it comes as no surprise she prefers to play characters that share those attributes — Yueming in Transformers being one example. "She is so smart," Li said.
"She is a CEO. She is capable and a cutting-edge scientist, educated, sexy, beautiful and in shape. Stanley [Tucci] plays my boss, but I treat him like I am the boss."