Using Media to Have Important Conversations With Your Kids
You and your children have busy lives, and it can be difficult to find time to have a good conversation with them…talking with them and listening to what they have to say, rather than talking “at” them. Watching a movie or series together and then talking about it can be a great way to create a space for these important conversations. It’s also a great way to share your values. The guides below suggest ways to use movies and series as an opening to talk about important concerns, as well as sharing an enjoyable experience! Each guide describes the themes of the program, includes maturity ratings, and gives ideas about conversation starters.
Options for Kiddos (PG)
Movie Talk: The Little Mermaid
Maturity Rating: PG Synopsis: Ariel is an adventurous mermaid who wants to know what it’s like to live on land….Read Moreabout Movie Talk: The Little Mermaid
Movie Talk: Twelve Forever
Maturity Rating: TV-PG Synopsis: This series centers on Reggie Abbott, an imaginative 12-year-old whose desire to remain a child is…Read Moreabout Movie Talk: Twelve Forever
Movie talk: Aladdin, 2020
Maturity Rating: PG Synopsis: Aladdin, a poor street thief, lives in the city of Agrabah. Aladdin must steal from the…Read Moreabout Movie talk: Aladdin, 2020
Movie Talk: Trolls
Maturity Rating: PG Synopsis: The Trolls are small, colorful creatures who love to sing, dance, hug, and having fun all…Read Moreabout Movie Talk: Trolls
Movie Talk: Star Girl
Maturity Rating: PG Synopsis: When Leo Borlock’s father died, he and his mom moved to a new town. Leo doesn’t…Read Moreabout Movie Talk: Star Girl
Options for Teens (PG-13 to MA)
Movie Talk: Barbie
Maturity Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Barbie lives a perfect life in Barbie Land with the other exceptional Barbies and the Kens….Read Moreabout Movie Talk: Barbie
Movie Talk: I am Not Ok with this
Maturity Rating: TV-MA Synopsis: Trigger Warning: This program discusses suicide Sydney Novak is a 17-year-old who lives with her younger…Read Moreabout Movie Talk: I am Not Ok with this
Movie Talk: Riverdale Season 1
Maturity Rating: TV-14 Synopsis The quiet town of Riverdale is in shock after the mysterious death of Jason Blossom, a…Read Moreabout Movie Talk: Riverdale Season 1
Movie Talk: The Social Dilemma
Maturity Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: The documentary shows the effect that a many companies, including Google, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and…Read Moreabout Movie Talk: The Social Dilemma
Movie Talk: 13 Reasons Why Season 1
Maturity Rating: TV-MA Synopsis: Trigger Warning: This post contains language about sexual assault, suicidal ideation, bullying, and substance use that…Read Moreabout Movie Talk: 13 Reasons Why Season 1