Book & Movie Lists For Kids, Tweens and Teens
Book & Movie Lists For Kids, Tweens and Teens
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What’s the PSP Chinese Group talking about this week? Our parents have some recommendations for the best Lunar New Year picture books. Put in your order now to keep the festivities going!
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Summer is on its way, and lazy, hot days are the perfect time to wile away the hours with a good book. We’re collecting recommendations from PSP members on books for various age groups, so here are some time-tested titles to expand your little ones’ minds, cure boredom, and nurture a lifelong love of reading.
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PSP members talk about books for young kids with a compelling father character.
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What to watch with your little ones on family movie night!
Also check out our page with Marvelous Movies for 3s and 4s.
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Family Movie Night: Tween/Teen Edition
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Looking for a movie the whole family—even the persnickety tweens and teens in your household—will enjoy? Here are recs from PSP members!
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Need to switch up your cinematic rotation? Park Slope Parents members have ideas for movies that are sure to be a hit with the three-to-four-year old set—including a few that might just be equally loved by parents.
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Got a tween who’s starting to ask some questions about sex, puberty, and all of that good stuff that comes with growing up? PSP members have the book recs you need to help educate your kids in the most age-appropriate, not-scary way possible.
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This article also includes recommendations for books geared toward younger kids, specifically preschoolers. Click here to skip to that section!
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One PSP member on our 3s group asks: “I am looking through PBS Kids to find the next show to get my daughter hooked on, but I'm noticing that the characters tend to be boys or are all pink and girly.” Our media-savvy members came to the rescue with high-quality kids shows that feature girl characters without reinforcing stereotypes. Read on for the recs!
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"My daughter has asked for books for her birthday. I am trying to find some books that highlight girls/women and all we can do. Or positive messages to help spread love and hope right now. There are so many (and some aren't that on point--Not all Princesses Wear Pink was disappointing)."
Update: the second half of this article now includes recommendations for children's books with characters who do not conform to gender stereotypes.
Here are what PSP members suggest...
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PSP members share fun - and some funny - books to read with your kids and tween.
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Your tweenager is curious about current events. Here, parents share some of the news outlets that explain current events in an educational, engaging and appropriate way for a tween.
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As one PSP member asks: “Might anyone have any favorite books about going to the beach and taking a plane ride for their toddler? Our son recently developed a fear of the ocean, and we are also taking a plane ride soon and would like to start warming him up about the experience.”
Check out the recs below!
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Reading IS fun! Parents share book their kids have enjoyed...
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Family Movie Night: Tween/Teen Edition
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A round-up of podcasts, articles, and resources shared by PSP members to help you educate yourself and your family on the legacy of anti-Asian racism in the United States and how we can move forward.
Photo via Elvert Barnes
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A curated list of movies, books, and resources to help families of tweens and teens educate and engage.
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Here is a recommendended list of books for kids that feature all types of wonderful families. If you have any you would like to add, email us at hello@parkslopeparents.
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Was your child conceived through IVF? Here, members discusses their children where they came from.
