Kids, they don’t come with a handbook.
Those of you who follow the blog, know that I have 4 kids. It’s not always sunshine and rainbows over here. My kids fight, a lot! It’s very rare to have them all playing together nicely for more than 30 minutes. My daughter and oldest son CANOT play together at all! They are like nite and day. Within 5 minutes it’s an all out war with them.
The 2 older kids fight about EVERYTHING! They can never agree on anything, including what to watch.
Did you know that Netflix has a variety of family-friendly shows that explore a range of real-life issues with equal measures of humour, angst and heart. No matter your situation, chances are there’s a show and episode that can kickstart a dialogue around the topic just by watching it together.
We recently had a problem with my 3 year old son that was having issues following rules, after sitting him down and trying to explain to him how important rules are, he just would not listen. We had the idea of putting on one episode of his favourite shows (Puffin Rock), where they learn why it’s important to follow the rules. While watching the show, we paused and asked him questions about what was happening and explaining why it was very important to follow rules. He quickly understood, gave us a hug and said sorry. Sometimes, kids really do learn things when it comes from a character they love.
Next time you are facing an issue with your child, why not turn on Netflix, watch one of the bellow episodes and discuss it with them. I really find that this helps get the conversation started and especially for younger children, they understand a little more.
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Sibling Rivalry
Watch Ep. S1E1: Babee’s RoomBuzzabee and Rubee compete over who Babee (their new sibling) gets to room with. Mom and dad must explain to Buzzabee and Rubee that Babee needs to grow up before she can share a room.
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Responsibility
Watch Ep. S1E1: Puppies & Guppies/Sorry We’re Closed TodayLarry and Laura Carrot want to adopt puppies, but quickly learn it takes responsibility in order to watch over and care for a pet of their own.
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Following the Rules
Watch Ep. S1E6: Stormy Weather/ Baba’s Adventure/ Rock MusicMama tells Oona and Baba to stay close with a storm approaching. After ignoring her advice, Oona and Baba get stuck in a seagull nest during the heavy thunderstorms.
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Self-Love
Watch Ep. S1E13: StarAfter Dulcinea feels like no one in the group needs her help, she tries to use a newly-discovered wishing star to show her worth — but fails — showing her that her presence alone has lit up her friends’ lives all along.
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Teamwork
Watch Ep. S1E3: Smart is the New CoolAfter McKeyla insists she works better alone, she learns that four is better than one when her friends jump in to help her rescue the Prince from a botched space mission.
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Peer Pressure
Watch Ep. S1E6: The Legend of El ExplosivoAfter getting grounded for sneaking off to Bobby Popko’s house, Jackson realizes he needs to stand up for what he knows is right and not give in to please his friend.
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Actions Have Consequences
Watch Ep. S1E1&2: Pilot & ConsequentlyBrandon finds himself in a dangerous situation when trying to help Callie (his new foster sister) find her brother — learning that his actions can result in unexpected consequences.
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Self-Improvement
Watch Ep. S1E4: Kimmy Goes to the Doctor!Kimmy quickly realizes that she can’t fix her problems by simply “Buhbreezing” them away — real change comes from the inside.
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Body Image
Watch Ep. S1E16: HomeAfter Sue demands that Mercedes lose weight, Quinn steps in to change her mindset and together they set the stage for beauty at William McKinley High, teaching the importance of empowerment and inclusion.
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