movies
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CuriosityStream gives you thousands of compelling documentaries all in one streaming channel
Read Essay →: CuriosityStream gives you thousands of compelling documentaries all in one streaming channelDocumentaries are hot right now. Whether you’re watching President Obama narrate Our Great National Parks with your kids, baking in the schadenfreude…
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15 new iOS 15 features that parents will get (very!) excited about: FaceTime, ScreenShare, Focus, Health, and more
Read Essay →: 15 new iOS 15 features that parents will get (very!) excited about: FaceTime, ScreenShare, Focus, Health, and moreEach time there’s a live streaming Apple Event to announce the new products and updates, we watch diligently to see…
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Here’s where to watch all the 2021 Oscars best picture nominees
Read Essay →: Here’s where to watch all the 2021 Oscars best picture nomineesIn a typical Oscars year, I’m pretty much an expert on the (ahem) animated film category, but when it comes…
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6 great Apple TV+ original shows to try, if you’re still on the fence about subscribing
Read Essay →: 6 great Apple TV+ original shows to try, if you’re still on the fence about subscribingHave you been wondering if there are enough Apple TV+ original shows to make it worth adding another streaming service…
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6 unexpected rom-coms on Netflix that you can watch with the family on Valentine’s Day
Read Essay →: 6 unexpected rom-coms on Netflix that you can watch with the family on Valentine’s DayWhat you do after the kids are in bed on Valentine’s Day — that’s your business. What you do while…
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5 free parental controls for cable TV that you may not know about
Read Essay →: 5 free parental controls for cable TV that you may not know aboutOne of parents’ biggest concerns about kids today, is the access they have to inappropriate content. Parents are often asking…
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Did you know you can request what movies and TV shows you want on Netflix?
Read Essay →: Did you know you can request what movies and TV shows you want on Netflix?Thanks to comedian Chelsea Peretti, Netflix is about to get a whole lot of movie and TV requests. She recently…
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Who was Stephen Hawking? These terrific shows can help.
Read Essay →: Who was Stephen Hawking? These terrific shows can help.With so many of us mourning the passing of Stephen Hawking, and celebrating his many contributions to the world of…
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Is MoviePass good for families? We tried it! | Damn you, Facebook Ads series
Read Essay →: Is MoviePass good for families? We tried it! | Damn you, Facebook Ads seriesEditor’s note: Please scroll to the very bottom for some important updates on our Movie Pass experience. When I first…
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Awesome, easy emoji activities and gear you need right now, because The Emoji Movie!
Read Essay →: Awesome, easy emoji activities and gear you need right now, because The Emoji Movie!Are your kids as smiling-face-with-hands excited to see The Emoji Movie as ours are? We’ve already bought our tickets for…
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Netflix brings choose-your-own-adventure TV to kids and it is awesome!
Read Essay →: Netflix brings choose-your-own-adventure TV to kids and it is awesome!Remember those awesome choose-your-own-adventure books we all loved as kids? Well Netflix has just launched their first in a series…
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Calling all STEM lovers: Here’s how to get free storytelling lessons for kids from Khan Academy and Pixar.
Read Essay →: Calling all STEM lovers: Here’s how to get free storytelling lessons for kids from Khan Academy and Pixar.Well this is cool, parents! Khan Academy is partnering with Disney and Pixar to offer free online classes in storytelling for…
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The HopperGO lets you take all your favorite shows with you, no cords, wires, or Internet required | Sponsored Message
Read Essay →: The HopperGO lets you take all your favorite shows with you, no cords, wires, or Internet required | Sponsored MessageThis is a sponsored message from DISH HopperGO Ever wish you could take all of your favorite shows on the go,…
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CINEMOOD brings family entertainment to your wall (or anywhere) in a really cool new way
Read Essay →: CINEMOOD brings family entertainment to your wall (or anywhere) in a really cool new wayI love family movie nights, especially on those rare occasions when it takes less than 15 minutes for the kids to…
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Catch those new releases on FandangoNOW (and not two years later on TV)
Read Essay →: Catch those new releases on FandangoNOW (and not two years later on TV)It’s pretty rare that I watch a new release or an Oscar-nominated movie in any kind of timely manner, but today’s launch of…
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Could parents actually get to watch an Oscar-nominated movie this year? Common Sense Media to the rescue.
Read Essay →: Could parents actually get to watch an Oscar-nominated movie this year? Common Sense Media to the rescue.Every year around this time, I hear the buzz around Oscar-nominated films and roles, and every year around this time,…
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Organization help: Decluttr app gives you cash for unwanted CDs, DVDs, and games. But is it worth it?
Read Essay →: Organization help: Decluttr app gives you cash for unwanted CDs, DVDs, and games. But is it worth it?Since starting to Konmari, or “tidy,” my home almost a year ago, I’ve found myself avoiding certain categories of stuff…
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Cutting the cable cord: 5 things that happened when I finally did it
Read Essay →: Cutting the cable cord: 5 things that happened when I finally did itI’d been considering cutting the cable cord for about a year before I actually took the plunge. My kids and I rarely ever…
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Where to stream or download your favorite Christmas and holiday movies right now
Read Essay →: Where to stream or download your favorite Christmas and holiday movies right nowAh, remember the days that you’d run to Blockbuster Video Christmas eve to find there was like one copy of…
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Common Sense Media: How to know what to watch with your kids, and when
Read Essay →: Common Sense Media: How to know what to watch with your kids, and whenIt’s been awhile since we first mentioned Common Sense Media on Cool Mom Picks back in 2009. Since I check it so…