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The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part: A Review and Discussion Guide

April 21, 2020January 28, 2019

To Know Before You Watch Movie: The Lego Movie 2: The Second PartRating: PG Age Suggestion: 5 and Up (Some jokes will go over younger audience’s heads, but they can still enjoy the movie)Running Time: 1 hour 46 minutesRelease Date: February 8th, 2019Stars: 4 out of 5 starsThemes: Adolescence, Sibling relationships, positive attitudeTrigger Warnings: Comical violence and explosionsQuick Summary: Following the first Lego movie, our main cast has to learn how to live in a world with their destructive Duplo neighbors. Just as in the first … Read more

The Kid Who Would Be King: A Review and Discussion Guide

May 1, 2021January 26, 2019

The knights of the round table are back! But not how you would expect! This is an awesome movie for pre-teens/ young teens. Check out our full The Kid Who Would Be King parent review here with discussion questions.

Mary Poppins Returns: A Review and Discussion Guide

November 15, 2019December 28, 2018

To Know Before You Go: Movie: Mary Poppins Returns Rating: PG Age Suggestion: 5+ (younger ones might be bored) Running Time: A little over 2 hours Release Date: December 19th. 2018 Stars: 5 out of 5 Themes: Family, Love, Imagination, Courage, Joy Trigger Warnings: Parental death plays a fairly big role in the movie and … Read more

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: A Discussion Guide and Review

November 15, 2019December 15, 2018

To Know Before You Go Movie: Spider-Man:Into the Spider-Verse Rating: PG Age Suggestion: 8 and up Running Time: 1 hour and 56 minutesRelease Date: December 14th, 2018 Stars: 5 out of 5 stars Themes: Identity, Adolescence (Growing up), Self-Confidence, Friendship, Responsibility Trigger Warnings: Superhero and gun violence, Death of relatives and … Read more

Ralph Breaks the Internet: A Discussion Guide and Review (Wreck it Ralph 2 Review)

May 14, 2020November 22, 2018

Vanellope has given Ralph a new perspective on life and he’s thrilled with how things are going. Which of course means it’s time to shake things up again, right?

An Adoptive Family’s Review and Discussion Guide for the movie Instant Family

February 4, 2021November 16, 2018

As an adoptive family we were a little wary of this movie, but in the end we loved how they captured the process. This is such an important movie! Read more for our review with discussion questions. An adoptive family’s review of Instant Family.

A Kid Friendly Take on A Christmas Classic: The Grinch Review

December 20, 2020November 13, 2018

The grumpy Grinch learns about what the real meaning of Christmas is with the help of a little Who from Whoville. This movie is not only safe for the whole family but this whimsical adaption feels very Seussical. Find our full parent review of the movie and our The Grinch discussion questions here!

Discussion Guide and Review for The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

October 31, 2020November 3, 2018

Sure to become a timeless holiday classic, this is a beautiful new adaption of the Nutcracker by Disney. Check out The Nutcracker and the Four Realms review!

Awkward: A Book Review and Discussion Guide

November 15, 2019October 19, 2018

Book: Awkward: Berrybrook Middle School Author: Svetlana Chmakova Publication Date: 2015 Warning/Triggers: Parents who fight a lot or have recently separated Grade Level: 5+ Summary: Penelope (Peppi) has a rough first day at her new middle school. She so badly wants to fit in that she trips a quiet boy to make herself look good … Read more

Discussion Guide and Review: SmallFoot

November 15, 2019September 30, 2018

To Know Before You Go: Movie: Smallfoot Rating: PG Age Suggestion: 5 and up Running Time: 1 hour and 36 minutes Release Date: September 28, 2018 Stars: We give it 4 out of 5 stars The 2nd grade and 6th grade grandchildren said they would recommend it to their friends. Themes: Truth, integrity, friendship Trigger … Read more