Parents' Guide to

Our Little Family

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Little people-focused reality show has empowering messages.

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What's the Story?

OUR LITTLE FAMILY features the Hamills, a Maryland family of five who happen to be little. Michelle and Dan Hamill are parents to 6-year-old son Jack, and their almost-three year old twins, Cate and CeCe. From coping with Michelle's bad cooking to adjusting to having their children in school, they want to show the world that despite some unique challenges, they live their lives just like anyone else.

Is It Any Good?

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This slice-of-life series shows how a family, all the members of which have achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), adapt their lives to an larger-sized world. As cameras follow them, they also share some of the challenges they face, many of which average-sized people are unaware of. Despite the tidbits of information about living life as little people, most of what is featured here are simply the day-to-day adventures of a family with small children. But the messages it sends about not allowing their size to keep them from living life to the fullest is invaluable.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about dwarfism. Who can be born with it? What are some of the challenges that people who have it face?

  • What is the purpose of reality shows that feature people who look or seem "different" than average people? Is it to educate? Or is it to offer some voyeuristic entertainment?

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