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3 shows and movies with robots for the kids after watching The Wild Robot

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Executive and creative team of Alma's Way talk latest S2episodes, co-viewing with parents, and teaching new skills

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Doctor Odyssey parents guide: How choppy are the waters for this cruise?

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Garfield's Halloween Adventure continues to treat us for almost 40 years (and where to watch)

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HIGH POTENTIAL - ABC's "High Potential" stars Judy Reyes as Selena, Javicia Leslie as Daphne, Deniz Akdeniz as Lev "Oz" Osman, Daniel Sunjata as Karadec, Kaitlin Olson as Morgan, Amirah J as Ava, and Matthew Lamb as Elliot. (Disney/Pamela Littky)

High Potential parents guide: This quirky crime drama is something for the teens

Grotesquerie -- Pictured: Niecy Nash as Lois Tryon. CR: Prashant Gupta/FX

FX's Grotesquerie parents guide: The new Ryan Murphy show is too grotesque for kids

Kathy Bates stars as the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock in the new drama series, MATLOCK, inspired by the classic television series of the same name. Madeline achieved success in her younger years and decides to rejoin the work force at a prestigious law firm, where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within. MATLOCK premiers in the 2023-2024 season on the CBS Television Network and will be available to stream live and on demand on

Matlock parents guide: Kathy Bates is the lead you want your teens to watch

RESCUE: HI-SURF: L-R: Zoe Cipres, Kekoa Kekumano, Arielle Kebbel, Robbie Magasiva, Adam Demos and Alex Aiono. RESCUE: HI-SURF will have the series premiere on Sunday, Sept. 22 (8:00-9:00 PM live in all time zones) followed by the time period premiere on Monday, Sept. 23 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2024 Fox Media LLC. CR: Patrick Ecclesine/FOX.

Rescue: Hi Surf parents guide: This beach rescue series could be great for teens

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The best 5 Bluey episodes starring Muffin Heeler!

Halloween Time at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., will bring frightfully fun experiences to guests. From transformed Halloween-themed attractions, and sightings of favorite Disney characters and villains, to seasonal décor, festive merchandise and delightfully delicious treats, there will be family-friendly fun for every ghoul or goblin to enjoy at the Disneyland Resort. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)

Everything that's arriving to Disney+ in October 2024!

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir. Courtesy Disney Channel

VO Actress Cristina Vee of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir discusses S6 episodes and reveals new toys!

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Lady (voiced by Tessa Thompson) and Tramp (voiced by Justin Theroux) in Disney’s live-action LADY AND THE TRAMP on Disney+

5 Disney dog movies to watch with your kids and fur babies

INSIDE OUT 2 - WHO’S IN CHARGE? -- Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley, where her Emotions Anger (voice of Lewis Black), Fear (voice of Tony Hale), Joy (voice of Amy Poehler), Sadness (voice of Phyllis Smith) and Disgust (voice of Liza Lapira) must make room for new Emotions, including Envy (voice of Ayo Edebiri), Anxiety (voice of Maya Hawke) and Embarrassment (voice of Paul Walter Hauser). Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen,

Inside Out 3 is a necessary installment, especially with one particular focus

INSIDE OUT 2 - FOGHORN’S JOY – In Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2,” newly minted teenager Riley (voice of Kensington Tallman), her besties Bree (voice of Sumayyah Nuriddin-Green) and Grace (voice of Grace Lu), and their hockey team the Foghorns win the championship. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen, “Inside Out 2” releases only in theaters June 14, 2024. © 2024 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” introduces Mirabel, a 15-year-old who lives with her family in the mountains of Colombia in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. Mirabel, a kind and humble teenager who puts the ordinary in extraordinary, struggles to fit in a family that’s blessed with magical powers. Featuring the voice of Stephanie Beatriz as Mirabel, “Encanto” opens in theaters on Nov. 24, 2021. © 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

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5 Disney movies to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your kids

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PBS KIDS' Odd Squad Associate Producer talks producing season 4 in the UK, making math fun, and new characters

BRILLIANT MINDS -- "Pilot" Episode 101 -- Pictured: Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf -- (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)

Brilliant Minds parents guide: Is this Zachary Quinto series good for kids?

Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) in Marvel Television's AGATHA ALL ALONG, exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. © 2024 MARVEL.

Agatha All Along review: A bewitching magical tale with an edge of darkness

Nickelodeon's Max & the Midknights will be a fun medieval adventure for kids!

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Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) in Marvel Television's AGATHA ALL ALONG, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Television. © 2024 MARVEL.

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Agatha All Along parents guide: This Disney+ series is perfect for witchy-interested teens

UNIVERSAL BASIC GUYS: From FOX's Emmy Award-winning animation house, Bento Box Entertainment, and Sony Pictures Television, all-new animated comedy UNIVERSAL BASIC GUYS premieres Sunday, Sept 3 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. UNIVERSAL BASIC GUYS © 2024 by FOX Media Inc.

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Universal Basic Guys parent guide: Families won't find this animated comedy universally funny

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In Limbo parents guide: Why it's okay to cry

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice parents guide: This sequel is a lot of fun for the whole family

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The Perfect Couple parents guide: This twisty tale isn't one for the kids

FAMILY GUY: The Griffins discover a local delicacy when they take an unexpected trip to Springfield in the season premiere ÒThe Simpsons GuyÓ episode of FAMILY GUY airing Sunday, September 28 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. FAMILY GUY/THE SIMPSONS ª and © 2014 TCFFC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Family Guy parents guide: Why it has the TV-14 rating

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4 must-watch movies to watch with the whole family on Netflix on September 1

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10 Things I Hate About You parents guide: Your teen will not hate this rom-com

THE TRAITORS -- "One Final Hurdle" Episode 211 -- Pictured: (l-r) Sandra Diaz-Twine, Trishelle Cannatella, Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello, Alan Cumming, Kate Chastain, Mercedes “MJ” Javid -- (Photo by: Euan Cherry/Peacock)

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The Traitors is a great lesson in teamwork and strategy for teenagers

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Love Is Blind is something parents can use to teach their teens about relationships

THE SIMPSONS: While Bart and Homer accompany Krusty to accept his Nobel Peace Prize, Marge surprises Lisa with a week-long retreat at performing arts camp where she is greeted by fellow musically inclined campers (guest voices Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and Amber Riley of GLEE, pictured) who inspire her to embrace her creative side in the “Elementary School Musical” season premiere episode of THE SIMPSONS airing Sunday, Sept. 26 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. THE SIMPSONS © and

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The Simpsons parents guide: A great family gathering to watch

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One Fast Move parents guide: Your teens will race to this motorcycle movie