Common Sense Media Review
By Joly Herman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Families connect -- with help -- in upbeat reality show.
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Family Reboot
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's the Story?
In FAMILY REBOOT, a family looks through a photo album of a journey they underwent with the help of the reality show team. They remember putting their electronics in a bag, unfolding a map in the car ("I've never used a map before," says one teen in a deadpan voice), finding their assigned destination, and meeting a "guide" who will facilitate their reality show experience. The guides, who have backgrounds as family life coaches, motivational speakers, and therapists, facilitate team-building games and activities. They ask hard questions about family dynamics and goals. The resulting conversations about connection, communication, and time spent together are inspired by silly games and fun group experiences.
Is It Any Good?
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Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about electronics' impact on family life in Family Reboot. How do the teens and tweens in this show feel when their devices are stored at the start of this show? How do the families feel afterwards?
Some families don't communicate with each other or spend quality time with each other until they have gone on this show. What changes for them?
What is the value of screen-free meal time with family? Are some types of screen time healthier than others?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 15, 2022
- Cast : Kelly Ripa , Mark Consuelos
- Network : Disney+
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings )
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion , Gratitude
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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