Netflix #StreamTeam: A “Fuller” Night In With Family

     With the winter cold and snow settling in, there’s nothing better than gathering the family together for a night of  family fun at home where it’s nice and warm!

     But when it comes to a family night in, are you the homemade-meal, lights-off, candles-lit type of family like Stephanie Tanner? Or all about the blanket-bundled, popcorn-popped, fireplace-on life like Kimmy Gibbler? Every family has a special routine for family night in– ours tends to be playing a few board games and then settling down for some hot chocolate with plenty of marshmallows, and picking out something great to watch together on Netflix!

     But while the routine itself is a no-brainer, finding something that everyone wants to watch can be tough. That’s why we’re psyched to see Stephanie, Kimmy and DJ back on the small screen later this month. With the launch of Fuller House on Feb. 26, we’ve got something that will appeal to you, your 14-year-old and your 5-year-old. Of course, for those times when you’re feeling more like a movie (or want to watch another show once you’ve binge-watched all the way through Fuller House), there’s always plenty more on Netflix to choose from. Read on to find out some of our top picks for watching together this month!

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Watch Together Titles on Netflix

While you wait for the full season of Fuller House, check out these other titles the entire family will enjoy.

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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

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Dragons: Race to the Edge, Season 2

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Once Upon a Time

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Nanny McPhee

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All Hail King Julien

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Home

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New on Netflix for Kids, Tweens, Teens and Families

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Turbo FAST: Season 3 (2/5)

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Care Bears & Cousins: Season 2 (2/5)

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Fuller House (2/26)

Netflix #StreamTeam November: Welcome Home

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     With start of the holiday season just around the corner, it’s certainly a time for family and tradition to take center stage. It’s one of the reasons that this is my favorite time of year– coming together as a family and appreciating not only all of the good things that have happened in the past year, but also each other for being there as part of them. So naturally, it’s excellent to see that Netflix has something special for all kinds of families this year

     Whether your family embodies the spirit of  or is more like the group-hugging Fullers or slightly strange Byers, there’s undoubtedly a group to reflect  the way your family celebrates the holidays (and the other days in between!) And with the premiere of Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life on November 25th, who could forget the fast-talking Gilmores? From Friday night dinners to a daily cup of coffee (or three) at Luke’s, the Gilmores are full of unique quirks and traditions that rival even the most beloved Netflix families. When it comes to dynamics and traditions, how does your family compare?

Find out what to watch next on Netflix based on your favorite family units, and try to share the remote this holiday season.

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If you’re the family that appreciates a cozy night in like the Gilmores

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Reserve the couch and grab the comfy blanket for: The Little Prince, New Girl, The Little Rascals.

If you’re the family that tends to overshare like the Bluths

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Put on your earmuffs and dive into the craziness of: Haters Back Off, The Ranch, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

If you’re the family that always shows affection like the Fullers

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If you’re the family that is known for being just a little eclectic like the Byers….

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Embrace the weird with: The Addams Family, Corpse Bride, Practical Magic.

If you’re the family that respects a good dance party like the Kiplings

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Get Gilmored.

With Gilmore girls: A Year in the Life coming to Netflix, you will finally be able to eat, read, and dine like a Gilmore. With our Gilmore Guides and GIFs to lead you, follow along and celebrate your inner Gilmore before the series premiere on November 25th.

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New on Netflix.

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Beat Bugs: Season 2 (11/18)

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All Hail King Julien: Season 4 (11/11)

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Gilmore girls: A Year in the Life (11/25)

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Paddington (11/16)

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The Jungle Book (11/30)

Sneak Off for some “Me Time” With Netflix This Month! #StreamTeam

We know there are only so many times you can hear the Dinotrux theme song before you start sneaking off to binge the new season of Orange is the New Black in the bathtub or “do work in the garage” while you secretly watch Voltron: Legendary Defender. Don’t be ashamed, moms and dads, you’re definitely not alone.

Below, you can check out some of our favorite Netflix shows to sneak off and watch, particularly the ones that are getting new seasons this month! (So excited for more Orange is the New Black!!) Also, on the movie side of things, I’m thrilled to let you all know that the Jurassic Park trilogy– my all-time FAVORITE movies– are now available to stream as well! What Netflix movies and tv can you not resist sneaking off to catch up on?

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The Netflix Sneak

Go ahead and try it out with some of your favorites:

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Orange is the New Black: Season 4

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Bloodline: Season 2 – Now on Netflix

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Voltron: Legendary Defender

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Scandal: Season 5

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Chelsea – Now on Netflix

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Grey’s Anatomy: Season 12

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New on Netflix for Kids, Tweens, Teens and Families:

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Pretty Little Liars: Season 6 – Now on Netflix

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The Giver

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LEGO Friends: The Power of Friendship: Season 2

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All Hail King Julien: Season 3

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Justin Time GO!: Season 1 (6/24)

Dragons

Dragons: Race to the Edge: Season 3 (6/24)

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Netflix Tech Hacks

Last month, Netflix released two new innovations to help you make the most of your streaming experience:

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Next time you’re having trouble streaming your favorite Netflix show, check Fast.com, a no frills tool that tests your internet connection speed, to view your download speeds.

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Users can now control how much data they use when streaming on cellular networks. To set your data usage, make sure you have the latest version of the Netflix app and visit the “App Settings” menu.

Let Netflix Help You Address Tough Topics This Month! #StreamTeam

From tackling peer pressure to learning to achieve five whole minutes without a cell phone in hand, addressing tough topics with your kids head-on can be hard. Even with the littlest ones, it’s not always easy to explain why you can’t get them that cute puppy and why they need to be nice to their sister. But with Netflix, your kid’s favorite shows can open the door for these tricky, sometimes awkward (hello parents of tweens and teens!), conversations.

Netflix is host to a variety of family-friendly shows that explore a range of real-life issues with equal measures of humor, angst and heart. No matter your situation, chances are there’s a show and episode that can kickstart a dialogue around the topic just by watching it together.

Since there’s so much to choose from on Netflix, we narrowed down some of our top picks for talking about tricky topics with your kids– check them out below!

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For the little kids:

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Sibling Rivalry
Watch “The Hive” 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.

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Responsibility
Watch “VeggieTales in the House” 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.

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Following the Rules
Watch “Puffin Rock” 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:

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Self-Love
Watch “The Adventures of Puss in Boots” 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.

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Teamwork
Watch “Project Mc²” 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.

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Peer Pressure
Watch “Fuller House” 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:

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Social Media FOMO
Watch “Girl Meets World” 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.

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Self Improvement
Watch “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” 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.

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Body Image
Watch “Degrassi: Next Class” 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.

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New on Netflix for Kids, Tweens, Teens and Families:

Be sure not to miss these excellent new shows and movies making their Netflix debut!

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All Hail King Julien: Season 3

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Animaniacs – Now on Netflix

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III – Now on Netflix

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Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure: Season 4

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FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue – Now on Netflix