Need a new family show or movie? Here are 5 stellar suggestions
On the rare occasion that our family (son is 14, daughter almost 10) is home and ready to chill together in the living room, there’s always that question: “what should we watch?” So many networks, services, and subscriptions and no truly easy way to find something that all will enjoy.
Tastes are subjective, of course, but if you’re aiming to find a show that pleases, entertains, isn’t too deep or sappy and even provides a bit of value for your family … let me suggest the following from the Sherman watch list.
Welcome to Earth
This Disney+ original series from National Geographic is great. It features amazing footage from locations across the globe while insightful staying light and breezy with host Will Smith. It’s not a preachy planet series, either — rather an entertaining, yet educational dive into exploring our earth.
Safety
Another Disney+ family option that everyone will love is “Safety.” We watched it over Christmas break with my parents (it’s grandparent friendly too), and everyone enjoyed it and was truly inspired. The story of former Clemson University football safety Ray McElrathbe, it’s a wonderful look at family, hard work, faith and football. Some of the NCAA stuff might be a bit over a younger than 10 kids’ head, but all in all it’s a wonderful…
