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Parents need to know that Bluey is an Australian preschool series about an anthropomorphic puppy with a big imagination and a joyous approach to life. All of the show's characters are dogs, with many ...

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Parents need to know that although Hugo is a book-based period adventure about the art and magic of movies that may be a tad too mature for younger elementary school-aged kids. Between the orphaned ...

Parents need to know that The Shift is a faith-based sci-fi romance that reimagines the story of Job. Here, main character Kevin (Kristoffer Polaha) is tested by being sent to a grim, dystopian ...

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Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, or something else entirely, this list of our favorite children's holiday books will help you make wonderful family memories. Choose from the best of ...

Sometimes a good scare is just the thing. These horror stories are deliciously spooky without being too terrifying -- perfect for a fall night by the fire! But it doesn't need to be Halloween time for ...

Parents need to know that Inception is a complex, original science-fiction fantasy movie from the director of The Dark Knight. It has lots of action and violence ...

The movie's tone is dark, and there's plenty of peril/danger. Sophie -- To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails. The movie's tone is dark, ...

Parents need to know that this is an enduring classic that has charmed readers for more than 50 years. For some younger kids, the academic subject matter may be a little too advanced, and hence boring ...

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