This year is already promising to be a great year for kids’ and family movies heading to the big screen. Be sure to bookmark this page as I will be updating my kids movies 2019 preview periodically throughout the year! Of course we have numerous sequels (The Lego Movie 2, The Secret Life of Pets […]
The Kid Who Would Be King: Kids rule in modern take on King Arthur legend
This is the first big kids’ movie release of the year, and it’s one that parents and kids alike are going to love. With a heavy dose of nostalgia for parents who grew up in the 1980s to early 2000s, The Kid Who Would Be King draws on classics like The Goonies and The Neverending […]
Inspiring African American movies and shows for families to watch on MLK Day
For Martin Luther King Day, I wanted to put together a broad list of inspiring and important African American movies and shows that often aren’t included on other lists for MLK Day or Black History Month. Many other lists of MLK Day movies for families feature documentaries about the man himself, but these movies and […]
Best snowman movie list plus easy snowman cake
When snowball fights are through, why not come in from a cold and warm up with hot cocoa and a snowman movie? There are a few really good ones that can be enjoyed around Christmas or on a snow day. Here are the best family-friendly snowman movies for cold days when you want to feel […]
Mary Poppins Returns: Familiar fun that is practically perfect in every way
I admit it: I was one of the lucky ones who got to see Mary Poppins Returns on the big screen early. When we walked in, I gasped in delight. I felt like I was watching the original Mary Poppins, but with brand new adventures. Mary Poppins Returns: No need to dread this sequel Some […]
Ralph Breaks the Internet review plus activity sheets
Sometimes kids’ movies are really more for the parents. That seems to be the case for Ralph Breaks the Internet. But that doesn’t mean that your kids won’t appreciate it, they just might not love it as much as you do. The movie is chock full of arcade games you’ll remember if you grew up […]
The best Thanksgiving movies for families
After a traditional Thanksgiving feast, a way to continue the family bonding is to enjoy a movie together. It can also be a great way for children to discover how other families celebrate the holiday. Or, it can be a way for you to create a new tradition with your loved ones. Below you’ll find […]
The Grinch triple feature: 3 movie versions for holiday family fun
Maybe seeing Christmas trees in stores in August makes you feel a little cranky, a little frustrated, a little…Grinchy. I think we can all relate. In my house, it never quite feels like the holiday season is underway until we’ve seen or read Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Enjoying the hairy green Scrooge […]
Freaky Friday triple feature: A fun Friday family movie night
It’s Friday! Try not to freak out. There’s nothing like kicking off the weekend with a little nostalgia. Maybe you grew up with the very first Freaky Friday starring Jodie Foster. Or if you’re a millennial, it might have been the version starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. Or if you’re nine like my […]
