Contributor: Kristin Smith

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Kristin Smith joined the Plugged In team in 2017. Formerly a Spanish and English teacher, Kristin loves reading literature and eating authentic Mexican tacos. She and her husband, Eddy, love raising their children Judah and Selah. Kristin also has a deep affection for coffee, music, her dog (Cali) and cat (Aslan).

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: P.S. I Still Love You

Though this TV-14 flick is cleaner than some of its competitors, that doesn’t mean you won’t need to do some research before streaming it.

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Only the Young

Taylor Swift believes you should choose your political side. But only one side, she believes, is right.

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DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders

Some of them breathe fire, sure. But more importantly, these dragons teach kids about kindness, forgiveness and the importance of family.

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The Healing Powers of Dude

Some potty humor mars this otherwise creative, fun and relatively clean show that tackles an important issue.

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Nice to Meet Ya

Sensuality and one profanity mar Meghan Trainor’s otherwise positive single about having a healthy body image.

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Arctic Dogs

Despite its storytelling issues, as well as toilet humor and mild innuendo, Arctic Dogs delivers some solid messages for kids.

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Manic

Halsey’s confessional and vulnerable third effort veers between admirable transparency and recklessly self-destructive choices.

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Rare

Selena Gomez’s third album splits the difference between messiness and maturity.

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Miss Americana

This documentary gives fans a close-up glimpse of Taylor Swift’s beliefs.

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The Good Place

Discerning families may wish The Good Place was a lot better than it actually is.

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Fine Line

Fine Line is an apt title for an album on which Harry Styles walks the line between confessing sins and committing them.

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Hello Ninja

This show aimed at preschoolers is jam-packed with silly stunts, bright colors and important life lessons.

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Wildcard

Wildcard contrasts Miranda Lambert’s deepening maturity against her pesky penchant for recklessness.

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Harriet

Harriet Tubman, as this film portrays so beautifully, was a force to be reckoned with.

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Diary of a Future President

Ever wonder what a president was like in middle school? This new Disney+ series answers that question.

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