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Runway Moms

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Where to watch: Discovery Health Channel)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Models' birth stories are tame, family friendly.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Mention of feeling sexy during pregnancy. Breastfeeding scenes include glimpses of bras (not at all sexual).
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Promotes the company Expecting Models, which all of the featured women work for.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Runway Moms

Parents need to know that because this reality series focuses on pregnancy and birth stories, there's occasional mention of medical terms like "amniocentesis" and "dilation" and discussion of the physical woes of pregnancy and childbirth. But while the subject matter may raise some questions from kids, the series itself isn't at all graphic, and it steers clear of labor and delivery footage entirely.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about where babies come from and how they enter the world. Where does the baby grow, and how long before it's ready to be born? What happens when the baby is ready to be born? What special care does a baby need? Families who are expecting another child can also discuss the specifics of what to expect when the new sibling arrives. Kids: What are you most looking forward to when your brother/sister is born? What responsibilities will you have as a big brother/big sister? What privileges will you have that the baby won't?

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