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    Vacation with Derek

    Sweet movie celebrates kids' ties in a blended family.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Wild Kratts

    Zoologist brothers get animated in fun, kid-friendly series.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Freak the Freak Out

    Victorious special is full of fun for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    iStart a Fan War
    Jack Black spices up otherwise lackluster special.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Pearlie
    A fresh take on the fairy theme with less commercialism.
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    4
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Pair of Kings

    Corny, unrealistic comedy has so-so messages for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Sextuplets Take New York
    Another multiple family show -- this one with a Latin twist.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Pretty Little Liars

    Tantalizing mystery plays up glamour, sexiness of teen life.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    The Amazing Spiez!
    Young agents' antics are fun, but lessons are lacking.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Good Luck Charlie

    Well-rounded Disney sitcom offers wholesome fun to families.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Victorious

    Upbeat iCarly-like tween comedy promotes confidence.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Chuggington

    Young "trainees" teach preschoolers important social skills.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    The Vampire Diaries

    Blood, violence are the real draw in angsty vampire drama.
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    15
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Dinosaur Train

    Young dino's travels teach kids about science and diversity.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps

    Dancing dynamo has positive messages for young viewers.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    JONAS L.A.

    Teen rock stars bring good, clean fun to Tinsel Town.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Table for 12
    Latest large-family show is age-appropriate for kids.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

    Endearing historical drama is a classic for families.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Olivia

    Precocious pig offers positive messages for preschoolers.
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    4
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Toot & Puddle

    Friendly pigs, sweet stories, and good messages introduce preschoolers to geographical concepts and new cultures.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    iGo to Japan
    iCarly crew delivers more wild antics.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Lomax
    Musical dog's travels turn kids on to folk tunes.
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    4
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    The Suite Life on Deck
    Disney spin-off is implausible but fun for tweens.
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    9
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Martha Speaks

    Chatty canine's vocab lessons are fun for kids.
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    4
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Family Foreman
    Boxing hero hogs the limelight in so-so show.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)