Generation Zii

While superstar Miley Cyrus (“Hannah Montana”) pulls in roughly $15,000 per episode, according to sources — a low salary for such a big star — she makes five times that much for a single concert. And that’s not including CD...

With a few violent scenes, the new Alice in Wonderland movie may be too mature for small children. That’s too bad, because this inquisitive, non-conformist Alice is a far better role model for young girls than the “heroines” in other Disney...

Has there ever been a better moment for tween girls? “Hannah Montana” and “Wizards of Waverly Place” reign on the Disney Channel. Tween idol Taylor Swift rules the radio. There are even tween girls in the White House.

After years of humdrum bubblegum from Miley Cyrus and the brothers Jonas, the 16-year-old has thrown a candy-coated wrench into Disney’s heartthrob assembly line by giving young fans something worth screaming their lungs out for: lovable pop songs.

There are two movies coming out this month based on popular kids books: “How to Train Your Dragon” and “Diary of Wimpy Kid.” The movies are very different, but both feature as the main character a young boy who feels...

He’s responsible for a string of hits, starting in 1994, that includes “All That,” “The Amanda Show,” “Drake and Josh,” “Zoey 101” and the channel’s most-watched series (with 5 million viewers) “iCarly.”

“Sometimes it takes a while for adults to catch on to something kids already know. Case in point: Yo Gabba Gabba!, the Nick Jr. program that features tons of musical guests, cutting-edge animation, and enough pop culture references to keep...

“Ironically, Beethoven’s Wig didn’t start out as an endeavor for children, Perlmutter says, though with its zany lyrics and poking fun at the classics, it became a natural for families introducing kids to the world of music.”

This duo has built quite a musical repertoire for families with young children appealing to both parents and kids alike. Who better to note the reality documented in the HBO Rosie O’Donnell special “A Family is a Family”. Related: Last.fm...

“There are times when we need a quick fix. We need five minutes of peace. We need the squirminess/bickering/whining/noise to stop. Now. We need go-to entertainment that will do its job. And for those times, the iPhone fits the bill.”