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The Christmas Chronicles 2

Movie

The Christmas Chronicles 2

Common Sense says

age 10+

Lengthy Christmas adventure has some peril and scares. Full expert review

After We Collided

Movie

After We Collided

Common Sense says

age 16+

Sequel has sex, partying, language, addiction, and fighting. Full expert review

Alien Xmas

Movie

Alien Xmas

Common Sense says

age 6+

Adorable family tale of Christmas spirit has mild scares. Full expert review

The Princess Switch: Switched Again

Movie

The Princess Switch: Switched Again

Common Sense says

age 8+

Wealth, royalty on display in fluffy but fun romcom. Full expert review

Lego Star Wars Holiday Special

TV

Lego Star Wars Holiday Special

Common Sense says

age 6+

Delightful special is a gift for Star Wars fans, families. Full expert review

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A Christmas Carol (2020)

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A Christmas Carol (2020)

age 9+

Alien Xmas

Movie

Alien Xmas

age 6+

Summerland

Movie

Summerland

age 10+

Words on Bathroom Walls

Movie

Words on Bathroom Walls

age 13+

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How to Talk to Teens About Dealing with Online Predators

How to Talk to Teens About Dealing with Online Predators

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Online Playdates, Game Nights, and Other Ways to Socialize at a Distance

Online Playdates, Game Nights, and Other Ways to Socialize at a Distance

Online Playdates, Game Nights, and Other Ways to Socialize at a Distance

Fire up FaceTime and get the fun started with ideas from show-and-tell to charades.

Tools to Help Kids Stay Focused During Distance Learning

Tools to Help Kids Stay Focused During Distance Learning

Tools to Help Kids Stay Focused During Distance Learning

To make sure kids stay on task, use an automated to-do list, an at-a-glance scheduler, a site blocker, or another digital tool to prevent distractions.

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