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By Emily Ashby
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Engaging movie helps families navigate kids' relationships.
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Ruby's Studio: The Siblings Show
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What's the Story?
In RUBY'S STUDIO: THE SIBLINGS SHOW, gentle host Ruby (Kelsey Collins) and seven young friends discuss what it means to be a sibling and explore the ups and downs of getting along with brothers and sisters. From the joys of having a ready-made playmate to the struggles of having to share, these real-life siblings talk frankly with Ruby about this unique relationship. They also consider healthy methods of resolving conflict using caring communication. Animated stories illustrate the show's positive themes and celebrate families of every kind, and an energetic music video from Grammy Award-winning Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band gets kids up and moving.
Is It Any Good?
This is an exceptional addition to the Ruby's Studio repertoire that gives families tools and techniques for better communication. Every parent knows how tenuous the sibling relationship can be; brothers and sisters can be best friends one minute and, well, quite the opposite the next, and it's not always easy to diffuse tense situations as they evolve. With Ruby's gentle guidance, kids learn how to express their feelings in ways that affirm caring relationships while encouraging honest dialogue. Whether it's vying for attention or feeling inferior in a sibling's presence, The Siblings Show validates kids' feelings even as it celebrates all that's great about the unique relationship between brothers and sisters.
The Siblings Show's cast of real-life sibling pairs make the show's topics relatable to kids in the audience, and Ruby's patience and compassion set an excellent example for parents, too. The Mother Company leaves no stone unturned in exploring the ins and outs of sibling relationships, including thoughtful references to the different situations that yield brothers and sisters, from the birth of a new baby to the blending of two established families. Delightful animated sequences address sibling issues from a different perspective, including one that addresses a youngster's adoption. This wonderful show is fun to watch and rich in valuable methods of working out common family concerns.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what makes sibling relationships special. In what ways are brothers and sisters different from friends? Are there things you share with them that you don't with friends? What's the best thing about being a sibling?
What are some common issues that arise between you and your siblings? How does arguing or fighting make you feel? How can you use what you learned from this show to resolve them more quickly?
This show encourages the use of caring dialogue that expresses feelings instead of assigning blame. Why is it important to be careful with the words we use? Work with your kids to play out some scenarios that illustrate how talking it out and using "I feel ... " language can improve communication.
How do the characters in Ruby's Studio: The Siblings Show demonstrate communication? Why is this an important character strength?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : July 15, 2015
- Cast : Kelsey Collins
- Director : Samantha Kurtzman-Counter
- Studio : The Mother Company
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Character Strengths : Communication
- Run time : 40 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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