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Brambletown (Courtesy of PBS Kids)

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Joe Mailander of The Okee Dokee Brothers on creating PBS KIDS' Brambletown, making music, and myths

Family Movies

3 must-watch movies with dragons since your kids can't watch House of the Dragon

Family Shows

'Primos' creator Natasha Kline talks growing up with eccentric cousins and her favorite S1 episodes (so far)

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Time Bandits star Lisa Kudrow on playing Penelope and her experience of being on set

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Descendants: The Rise Of Red Key Art - credit: Disney+

Descendants: The Rise of Red parents guide: This is the perfect movie for the whole family

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Snowpiercer Season 4 parents guide: This dystopian thriller is a little too much for younger viewers

Cobra Kai. (L to R) Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence, Yuji Okumoto as Chozen in Cobra Kai. Cr. Curtis Bonds Baker/Netflix © 2024

Cobra Kai season 6 parents guide: The final season of the Karate Kid spin-off continues with lessons

Supernatural -- "Despair" -- Image Number: SN1518C_0181r.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Jensen Ackles as Dean and Jared Padalecki as Sam -- Photo: Bettina Strauss/The CW -- © 2020 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

3 Supernatural monsters that may be a little too scary for kids

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Snowpiercer - Courtesy AMC Networks

3 dystopian shows that are sure to get your teens into the genre

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Apple TV+'s Me Cast and Creator talk facing your fears and their ideal superpowers

#IMDboat At San Diego Comic-Con 2022: Day Two

SpongeBob and Patrick (aka Tom Kenny and Bill Fagerbakke) preview hosting the 2024 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards

Lost Premiere On The Beach

Lost parents guide: Your teens might like this island adventure

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Descendants: The Rise Of Red Key Art - credit: Disney+

Ranking all four Disney Descendants movies from worst to best

My Spy: The Eternal City (Courtesy of Prime Video)

My Spy: The Eternal City stars talk filming internationally, parenting, and their favorite scenes

Rex (Emma Roberts) in SPACE CADET Photo Credit: Eric Liebowitz//Prime Video

Space Cadet parents guide: Emma Roberts stars in this out-of-this-world comedy

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. (L to R) Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley and Paul Reiser as Jeffrey in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Cr. Melinda Sue Gordon/Netflix © 2024

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F parents guide: This nostalgic ride will be fun for older teens

Shrek 20th Anniversary. Image courtesy Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation and Fathom Events

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Shrek 5 is officially coming to theaters, with the original cast returning

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Nickelodeon Commemorates 25 Years of SpongeBob at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 - credit: Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon brings Bikini Bottom to San Diego to commemorate 25 years of SpongeBob

Time Bandits — Official Trailer | Apple TV+

Apple TV+’s Time Bandits will steal your heart with the full new trailer

Despicable Me 4 key art - credit: Illumination

What To Watch This Weekend With Kids And Family July 5-July 7, 2024: Despicable Me 4, The Imaginary, and more

The most lovable and relatable Blue Heeler family: Bandit, Chilli, Bingo, and Bluey. ©2024 Disney Studios

Bluey Minisodes feel like summer days with the kids at home

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Vikings: Valhalla. Frida Gustavsson as Freydis Eriksdotter in episode 208 of Vikings: Valhalla. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2022

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Vikings: Valhalla season 3 parents guide: This Viking story isn't kid-friendly

Despicable Me 4 key art - credit: Illumination

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Despicable Me 4 parents guide and review: The movie delivers on high expectations

“THE BEAR” — “Forever” — Season 3, Episode 10 (Airs Thursday, June 27th) — Pictured: Jeremy Allen White as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto. CR: FX.

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The Bear parents guide: Will your kids say “Yes, chef!” to this FX comedy?

A Family Affair. Nicole Kidman as Brooke Harwood, Zac Efron as Chris Cole, and Joey King as Zara Ford. Cr. Tina Rowden / Netflix © 2023

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A Family Affair parents guide: Will this Zac Efron Netflix movie entertain the kids?

Supacell - Netflix

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Supacell parents guide: Is the British sci-fi series from Rapman okay for kids?

Lupita Nyong’o as “Samira” and Joseph Quinn as “Eric” in A Quiet Place: Day One from Paramount Pictures.

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A Quiet Place: Day One parents guide: Shhh! No young kids, please!

Emily Bader as Lady Jane Grey and Edward Bluemel as Guildford Dudley

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My Lady Jane parents guide: Older teens may enjoy this alternate history series

The Exorcism - Fred Norris/Lightsavior Productions, LLC

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The Exorcism parents guide: Does the power of horror compel your kiddos?

Krysten Ritter as Lucy - Orphan Black: Echoes _ Season 1, Episode 1 - Photo Credit: Sophie Giraud/AMC

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Orphan Black: Echoes parents guide: This AI is too much for kids

Dev Patel is Kid in MONKEY MAN, directed by Dev Patel

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Monkey Man parents guide: Hide your kids when you watch this one, folks!

Trigger Warning. Jessica Alba as Parker in Trigger Warning. Cr. Ursula Coyote/Netflix ©2024.

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Trigger Warning parents guide: Jessica Alba stars in Netflix's violent gang thriller

Inheritance -- Courtesy of Netflix

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Inheritance parents guide: This quirky murder mystery could be fun for teens