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There are a lot of different tv and movie apps. We are here to sift through it all and provide you with a Freedom Flare Co. approved lists of the current best TV Shows and Movies. 

1. Cocomelon- Netflix, Age: Infant-5 years

• This simple show introduces your littles ones to nursery rhymes, and simple songs that teach kids how to share, thank, eat healthy, clean, and have fun! We like to joke that this will become the most torturous show for parents to endure because your kids will love it so much!

2. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse- Disney+ and Disney Junior on Cable TV, Age: Infant-8 Years

• Join America's most beloved character, Mickey Mouse and all of his original pals, Goofy, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Pluto, as they go on adventures that involve counting, recognizing shapes, begin to problem solve, and dance!

3. The Mysterious Benedict Society - Disney+ Age: 8-15

• Based off the novel, this great story was re-written for tv. Four gifted children team up with a corky scientist and his team to discover the secret mystery behind a school located on an island. 

4. Paw Patrol- Nick Jr., Age: Toddler-8 years

• A group of six rescue dogs, led by a tech-savvy boy named Ryder, has adventures in "PAW Patrol." The heroic pups, who believe "no job is too big, no pup is too small," work together to protect the community. 

5. Daniel Tiger- PBS Kids, Age: Infant- 5 years

• Daniel is a Tiger who through each episode, learns about sharing, friendship, kindness, and much more. 

6. Bubble Guppies- Nick Jr., Age: Infant-6 years

• Bubbly Guppies are a group of mermaid kids who go on different adventures learning great lessons about helping others, being kind to others, and building friendship.

7. Doc McStuffin- Disney Jr./ Disney+, Age: Infant-7 years

• We love this show, as it follows a little girl who pretends to be a doctor like her mom, taking care of her injured toys. The toys come to life and sing songs which are entertaining for anyone watching. A great way to inspire little future doctors!

8. Peppa Pig- Nick Jr., Age- Toddler-8 years

• Peppa is a sweet little pig who explores the art of imagination with her family and friends. 

9. Gilmore Girls- CW/Netflix, Age: Teenager

• A clever coming of age story about a teenage girl and her mom living in a small town where everyone is family. 

1. NEW* Luca- Disney+, Age: All ages

• This sweet story about sea creatures and friendship, takes place off the cost of a small Italian town. Enjoy a fun, clever, colorful tale that has a great message about friends bringing out the best in each other. 

2. Toy Story Series- Disney+, Age: All ages

• Toy Story 1, 2, 3, and 4, each are about the adventures of a set of toys centered primarily around Woody the Cowboy and Buzz Lightyear the Space Ranger. Each story will take adults back to their childhood, and inspire your children to use their imagination!

3. The Sandlot- Disney, Age: 5-Adult

• An all American story about a group of boys who love to play baseball and all of the adventures of their time in the sandlot.

4. The Goonies- Age: 5-Adult

• An unlikely group of kids rally together and go on an incredible adventure to find a rumored buried treasure, in hopes to save their families from financial debt. 

5. Hook- Fox/Disney, Age: 5-Adult

• Starring Robin Williams, this brilliant movie tells the tale of a grown up Peter Pan who returns to Neverland to find his two children who have been kidnapped by Captain Hook!

6. Moana: Disney, Age: Toddler-Adult

• Beautiful Polynesian story about a young princess, Moana, who takes to the sea in search of the Demi-God Maui in hopes to return a mystical stone to it's home to save the islands from ruin. 

7. Heavyweights- Disney, Age: 8-Adult

• A great family comedy for the whole family. A group of overweight kids, attend a camp thought to be about fun,  only to find it in new ownership run by Ben Stiller, a health crazy man. The boys rally together to take over the camp and make it a fun place to learn about friendship and loyalty!

8. Beauty and The Beast- Disney, Age: Toddler-Adult

• Disney's Academy Award Winning film, enjoy the French tale about a young girl named Belle, who is a prisoner in the Beasts enchanted castle. She learns to befriend those in the castle and even teach the Beast to love. Brilliant songs that the whole family will sing!

9. The Wizard of Oz- Paramount, Age: 5-Adult

• Based off the novel, Judy Garland stars as Dorothy, who is blown to a far away land of Oz, and searches for a way to return home. She meets new friends along the way that represent heart, love, loyalty, and friendship. 

10. Pirates of the Caribbean Series- Disney, Age: 5-Adult

• Each Pirate movie is full of adventure in the high seas, and tell different famous tales of Pirates mentioned in history. A great series for the whole family to enjoy! 

Books are the heartbeat of the imagination! Below you can find a list curated from our Freedom Flare Co. team of parents!

Congrats to you on the greatest miracle to enter into your lives! We wanted to share with you a series of books and resource that are helpful in giving you the confidence to believe in yourself as a new parent! You've got this and you're not alone!

• Moms on Call 

- Don't Push the Button

- The Pout Pout Fish

- If Animals Kissed Like We Kiss Goodnight

- Good Night Moon

- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

- Dr. Suess books (ALL)

- Don't Push the Button

- Goodnight Moon

- Golden Books series

- The Very Hungry Caterpillar

- Oh the Wonderful Things You Will Be

- If You Give a Mouse a Cookie 

- The Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series

- The Baby Sitters Club 

- The Roahl Dahl Collection

• Matilda, Going Solo, The Giraffe And The Pelly And Me, George's Marvellous Medicine, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Magic Finger, Esio Trot, Boy Tales Of Childhood, Charlie And The Great Glass Elevator, The BFG, The Witches, The Twits, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, James And The Giant Peach, Danny The Champion Of The World, Billy And The Minpins

- Harry Potter Series

- Black Stallion

- The Wizard of Oz

- The Percy Jackson Series

- The Mysterious Benedict Society

- The Hobbit

- Twilight Series

- The Hunger Games

- The Great Gatsby

- To Kill a Mockingbird

- Of Mice and Men

- The Red Pony

- Lord of the Rings