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Family guide to new movie releases

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'SUPERGIRL'

Rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, action, language, and smoking.

What it’s about: The story of Kara Zor-El, drifting out to the outer planets of the universe and coming back to herself and her purpose.

The kid attractor factor: Kids will be drawn to the superhero story and characters

Good lessons/bad lessons: Always...Read more

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Netflix expands library of kid-centric programs

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Netflix on Monday announced more content for kids is coming to the streamer, with a new baking and crafting competition series inspired by popular show "Gabby's Dollhouse."

Kids programming is a key part of Netflix's ecosystem, accounting for nearly 22% of all viewing on the platform last year, the company said. "Gabby's Dollhouse," a series ...Read more

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SoCal dads turn to braids and beer for solidarity and support

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GOLETA, Calif. —For a few minutes, the atmosphere inside Captain Fatty's Brewery in Santa Barbara County was quiet, different from the usual Friday night clamor.

On this late May evening, the 15 men gathered there were contemplating tackling something few had previously had the courage or skill to take on. Austin Nieves, a recent transplant ...Read more

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Family guide to new movie releases

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'TOY STORY 5'

Rated PG for some thematic elements and rude humor.

What it’s about: Cowgirl toy Jessie tries to help her kid Bonnie make new friends, with competition from a new device in town — a tablet.

The kid attractor factor: The beloved characters and animation will be a draw for kids.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Learn to use your ...Read more

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Could your kid benefit from counseling? Experts offer 3 questions to help you decide

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Divorce rocked the lives of Marcela Cabay and her daughter, who was a preschooler at the time. But counseling didn’t come until years later, when Cabay noticed her daughter was tensing up every time a storm rolled through or whenever they were preparing to be apart.

“She was experiencing just a lot of anxiety, really starting to think worst...Read more

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A law hid Florida foster kids' faces. Did it hurt their chances of adoption?

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TAMPA, Fla. -- For 20 years, you could see their faces: An 8-year-old girl with chopped bangs and sad, brown eyes; a tall teenage boy with a shy smile; a 13-year-old girl with glasses, beaming between her three younger brothers.

Professional photographers teamed up with Heart Galleries across the country to provide portraits of children who ...Read more