Contributor: Emily Tsiao

Emily studied film and writing when she was in college. And when she isn’t being way too competitive while playing board games, she enjoys food, sleep, and geeking out with her husband indulging in their “nerdoms,” which is the collective fan cultures of everything they love, such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Stargate and Lord of the Rings.

Leanne

‘Leanne’ models the sitcoms of yesteryear, though its frequent sexual banter and poor views of marriage may leave families saying, “I don’t.”

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Conversations With Teens: Back to School With AI

How is AI affecting schools? Here is a guide to having a conversation with your teen about what they should expect …

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My Brilliant Career

Netflix’s ‘My Brilliant Career’ is the tale of yet another Victorian-era young woman being forced to marry—and yet another young-adult series oversaturated with sexual content.

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Toy Story 5

Playtime faces off against screen time in ‘Toy Story 5.’ The film is mostly clean, but a potty-training device makes for a few unnecessary double entendres.

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On the Radar: ‘Folk Valley,’ ‘Soft Life’ and a UK Social Media Ban Update

“Folk Valley” trend exposes kids to disturbing imagery. Gen Z embraces the “soft life” as a way to slow down. U.K. teens say they won’t opt in to proposed social media ban.

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Tires

Netflix’s ‘Tires’ is a lemon that should be left to rust away.

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The Ribbon Hero

By and large, Netflix’s ‘The Ribbon Hero’ is a tangled knot of artistic interpretation and muddled spirituality.

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Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe

‘Panda Plan 2’ has a great message about family. But mystical elements, minor language and suggestive moments might give some families … paws.

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Ted Lasso

Apple TV brings ‘Ted Lasso’ back for a fourth season—this time with Ted heading up Richmond’s new women’s team instead.

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Conversations with Teens: ‘Maxximizing’ Your Trendiness

Social media is flooded with various “maxxing” trends promising to enhance health, beauty and wellness. But many pose serious risks to teens.

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The Walking Dead: Dead City

Maggie Rhee teams up with her husband’s murderer in order to save her son from a new villain in this continuation of the Walking Dead’s gory storyline.

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Conversations with Teens: Ariana Grande and the Celebrity Weight Loss Debate

In 2025, Wicked: For Good (aka Wicked 2) released in theaters. Press junkets featuring the stars of the film—Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba—revealed that both women had lost quite a bit of weight.

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Trying

With ‘Trying,’ Apple TV sheds a light on the beauty and burden of adoption. But foul language and sexual moments cause some strife.

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Glory

1989’s ‘Glory’ is a top war film for a reason. But families should be advised of bloody battles and foul language.

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Moana (2026)

Disney’s live-action remake of 2016’s ‘Moana’ is practically a shot-for-shot adaptation filled with Polynesian-inspired spirituality, thumping danger and silly gags.

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