Netflix: There's an Ep for That #StreamTeam

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Parenting is hard, by far the hardest thing you will ever do. If you thought the newborn and toddler stages were difficult, they are a walk in the park when compared to dealing with older kids and social situations and those awkward conversations you wish you could avoid. My oldest son will be starting middle school this fall and I am absolutely horrified.

As tough as some conversations may be, no matter what age your kids are, they need to be had and sometimes it is nice to have a starting off point. This is where Netflix has your back. Whether it's a talk about getting along with your siblings or peer pressure or even body image, Netflix has en "ep" for that!

For the little kids:

Sibling Rivalry Watch Ep. S1E1: Babee's Room Buzzbee and Rubee compete over who Babee (their new sibling) gets to room with. Mom and Dad must explain to Buzzbee and Rubee that Babee needs to grow up before she can share a room.

Responsibility Watch Ep. S1E1: Puppies & Guppies/ Sorry We’re Closed Today Larry and Laura Carrot want to adopt puppies but quickly learn it takes responsibility in order to watch over and care for a pet of their own.

Following the Rules
Watch Ep. S1E6: Stormy Weather/ Baba’s Adventure/ Rock Music

Mama tells Oona and Baba to stay close with a storm approaching. After ignoring her advice, Oona and Baba get stuck in a seagull nest during the heavy thunderstorms.

For the big kids:

Self-Love Watch Ep. 113: Star After Dulcinea feels like no one in the group needs her help, she tries to use a newly-discovered wishing star to show her worth -- but fails -- showing her that presence alone has lit up her friends’ lives all along.

Teamwork Watch Ep. 103: Smart is the New Cool After McKeyla insists she works better alone, she learns that four is better than one when her friends jump in to help her rescue the Prince from a botched space mission.

Peer Pressure
Watch Ep. 106: The Legend of El Explosivo

After getting grounded for sneaking off to Bobby Popko’s house, Jackson realizes he needs to stand up for what he knows is right and not give in to please his friends.

For the teens:

Social Media FOMO Watch Ep. 102: Girl Meets Boy Cory challenges his class to unplug from their phones for a week. When Riley and her crush Lucas sit down to talk face-to-face, personal stories bring them closer.

Self Improvement Watch Ep. 104: Kimmy Goes to the Doctor! Kimmy quickly realizes that she can’t fix her problems by simply “Buhbreezing” them away – real change comes from the inside.

Body Image
Watch Ep. 101: #BootyCall

According to the kids of Degrassi Community School, butts are the new boobs. But Shay’s realization that “brains are the new butts” can speak to a number of body image insecurities.

What hard topics are you dreading talking to your kids about?