The Parents Guide to What Kids Watch: Recent Episodes
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CJ Lindsey and Peter Kelley give you the information and tools you need to feel confident about what your kids are watching, where they are watching it, and what it all means.
The age-old question - how much TV should I let my kid watch? This isn't the same conversation you've heard 100 times. CJ uses his expertise to answer this question with a unique perspective for parents.
CJ breaks down the massive importance messages of a subpar show on Disney+. The characters of this George Lucas-created world can help your teens set goals that could help shape their future.
It's that time of year when we bust out the stockings, candy cane, and iconic movies. Why is this time of year so magical and what role do Holiday movies play in that magic? Home Alone, Elf, Polar Express, and even Die Hard can all spark happiness and joy but why? CJ explains.
CJ is back after several weeks! And he is hear to talk about one of the biggest places kids watch content - YouTube. And why your kids turn to the platforms they do to watch what they do. Get some tips and tricks to help make sure your kids have a safe experience on Youtube.
With great podcast comes great direction. CJ dives into how parents can use parasocial relationships their kids have to benefit their lives and give them direction.
CJ has guest host Andrew Willaims - executive producer and host of "The Kids Media Club" podcast. Disney has been around a long time and how they tell stories is ever-evolving. CJ and Andrew discuss the differences between Disney Animation and Pixar - highlighting specific aspects and tropes from both. Hopefully, to help you know the difference and feel more confident about what to expect from the studio of mouse ears and fairy dust.
Learning to work through difficult emotions is essential to success as an adult. Pixar has given us more opportunities to walk our kids through difficult emotions than any other animation studio. CJ and Peter walk through the importance of emotional resilience and how we can use media as a tool to help us work our kids through difficult emotions.
Owen Wilson surprises in a heartfelt story of a superhero dad and his kid. CJ discusses the importance of the parent/child relationship and how it's portrayed in Secret Headquarterson Paramount+.
New to Apple TV+ - Luck is a sub-par movie with an incredible message. A harmless movie with a significant teaching opportunity for parents.
Any movie where Superman and Batman have dogs is worth watching and this is no different. But before you do, listen to this! It will help you gear up for some emotional moments that you can use as teaching opportunities with your kids.
Does the superhero content bring on violent behavior for kids? Can it increase aggression?
With the release of Thor: The Dark World and DC League of Super Pets later this month, it's a good time to talk about how superhero content can affect your little one.
CJ and Peter discuss one of Disney's biggest preschool shows in recent memory. What PJ Masks does well, some things to watch out for, and how it fits into the larger superhero genre.
Minions: The Rise of Gru may not have all the substance in the world but still offers something unique for you and your kids.
CJ discusses what a "Media Moment" episode is and jumps into the new Pixar film Lightyear.
It may be a cartoon in space but is it emotionally heavy for young kids? What messages are being portrayed? How will it affect your kids?
CJ is a kids media expert with experience working with some of the biggest brands in kids' entertainment as well as studying media psychology. Media Moment episodes help give an in-depth understanding of the impact of the plot, messages, and emotions that pieces of content may have on your kids. Hopefully, giving you the tools and confidence you need to know what your kids are watching, where they are watching it, and what it all means.
CJ and Peter do a simple introduction episode talking about who they are and what they hope to bring in each episode.