Okay, so today I wanted to find some good movies for my kids to watch on Netflix. I have a 7-year-old and a 10-year-old, so I needed to find something that would work for both of them. It’s always a bit of a struggle, you know?
My Search Process
First, I opened up Netflix on my TV. I went straight to the “Kids” section, figuring that would be the easiest place to start. But honestly, it was a bit overwhelming. So many choices!
I started by browsing through the “Popular on Netflix” category. There were some familiar titles there, but I wasn’t sure if they were all age-appropriate. I hovered over a few, read the descriptions, and watched a couple of trailers. That helped a little, but I still felt like I needed more guidance.
Then, I remembered that Netflix has those sub-categories like “Family Movies,” “Animated Movies,” and “Movies Based on Books.” That seemed promising! I clicked on “Family Movies” and scrolled through the options.
Narrowing It Down
I saw a few that looked interesting, so I jotted down the names on a piece of paper. Gotta keep track, right? I made a little note next to each one about the general storyline, just to help me remember.
- Movie 1: About a kid who finds a magical creature.
- Movie 2: A group of animals go on an adventure.
- Movie 3: Based on a book my kids have read.
I decided to do a little more research on these three. I grabbed my phone and googled each movie title, adding “Common Sense Media” to the search. That website is my go-to for checking if movies are okay for my kids. They give age ratings and reviews from parents and kids.
After reading the Common Sense Media reviews, I ruled out one of the movies. It seemed a little too scary for my 7-year-old. The other two got good reviews and seemed like a good fit.
The Final Decision
I called my kids over and described the two remaining movies. I let them choose which one they wanted to watch. Teamwork makes the dream work, as they say! We watch the movie together.
It was a bit of a process, but we finally found something to watch! I think it’s important to be involved in what your kids are watching, even if it’s just spending a few extra minutes researching movies.
