Daily Tips for Families

Today's Tip for Families

01-29-2022

A Family Movie Night Can Spark Great Conversation

In today's complicated world, isn't always easy to find time for serious "big talks" with your kids.

Luckily, there is a fun way to jump-start the conversations that build parent-child connections. All you need to do is watch a movie together.

Seeing a family interact on the screen can help your family think about what you do (or don't) like about the way you each relate to other family members. Watching a movie character deal with problems like divorce or drugs gives you a chance to talk with your child about your family's values.

Here are some movies to enjoy together:

Little Women. This classic story can prompt a discussion about family togetherness.
Spellbound. This is a real-life story about the 1999 National Spelling Bee. After viewing it, talk about how school has changed. Your child may be shocked to learn what life was like before kids could ask Siri how to spell a word!
Finding Nemo. This tale of a clownfish who ventures off into the open sea will give you a way to talk about overcoming challenges and accepting people for who they are.

Choose movies to watch with your child carefully. Be creative. If you think your child only likes comedies, try a drama every now and then. Then talk about what you've watched.

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West Point Consolidated School District