Winter’s chill and the endless snow we seemed to get at the start of the year is a distant memory as we’re in the thick of summer’s hot and humid days. In between camp, time at the pool, completing summer packets from school, there are times where my two kids just need a break from…
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6 Shows My Tween Thinks Your Tween Should be Streaming on Netflix #StreamTeam
The ways my kids consume content are far different from the way I watched television at their age. There is no anxiously watching the clock to make sure they’re in front of the TV as their favorite show starts. There’s no frustration over forgetting to set the VCR to record favorite shows when they’re not…
Streaming Cats & Dogs? 22 Movies for Animal Lovers to Stream on Netflix #StreamTeam
Whether you have a pet of your own or are enduring the pleading requests for a dog, cat, hamster, guinea pig, rabbit, or fish of your own, young animal lovers can get their pet fix thanks to an abundance of titles featuring favorite furry creatures on Netflix. From dogs and cats to jungle animals, this…
4 Reasons to Get Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player to Cut the Cord for Good
This post is sponsored by Best Buy Since so much content is available through streaming services, more and more families are looking to cut the cord as a cost saving measure. Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player has been a favorite in the market since 2013 but a recent update has resulted in a device that…
Streaming vs Cable: Have You Cut the Cord?
Back in 2009 just over a year after I started blogging, I wrote about streaming content being the new way to watch favorite shows. The big revelation eight years ago was kids were less likely to watch live television thanks to DVRs and streaming. I was excited to hear that new shows were being added…
How to Use the Academy Awards to Teach about Winning & Losing (plus past & current Oscar nominees to stream on Netflix)
Tonight the entertainment industry will assemble in Hollywood to celebrate this year’s nominees for the Academy Awards. Since it’s an exciting night for families who love movies, it can also be a great time to have some timely history lessons about the Oscars, seize upon teachable moments to have conversations about winning and losing, and…
Back to School with Netflix: Reinforcing Academic, Social, and Emotional Skills #StreamTeam
As summer ends and school begins, each child confronts a new grade level that brings with it new challenges and learning, including social and emotional learning that occurs at each age. But not every child learns the same way. Some kids may excel at paper and pencil tasks while others need visual representations and sit…
How to Integrate Netflix Into Your Child’s Summer Learning #StreamTeam
Summer reading and math packets assigned by schools to prevent the summer slide represent one way for kids to maintain their skills but they aren’t for everyone. The truth is getting your child to sit down and complete the many pages of paper and pencil tasks is a struggle when the weather is warm, school…
12 Reasons to Love Netflix (w giveaway)
The days before streaming are like a distant memory for all of us and Netflix has forever changed the way we watch content. But why do we love it so? Here are just 12 of the reasons why I love Netflix. Endless content for everyone Separate profiles for everyone in the family Family friendly movies…
Top 14 Shows Tweens Stream on Netflix #StreamTeam
Gone are the days of sitting down and tuning in to watch your favorite shows live. These days savvy viewers watch their shows when they want and our kids are even getting into the act by streaming favorite content on Netflix. With the ability to set up separate profiles in your Netflix account for your…
