Movies, Music, and More

Music

A Day in the Life - by Apollo LTD
A song normalizing the ups and downs of life but celebrating the good times.
Chosen by - Silly Daddy

What Could Be Better Than This? -From Moana 2 - by Auli'i Cravalho, Hualālai Chung, Rose Matafeo, David Fane, Disney
A song about developing unity and finding joy on a difficult voyage.
Chosen by - Silly Daughter

I Know the Feeling - by The Classic Crime
A song talking about loneliness and the need for love to fill the hole in our hearts - applies to parenting during difficult behaviors - just show love!
Chosen by - Silly Daddy

Proud Corazon - by Anthony Gonzalez
A song from the movie Coco, which celebrates the love of family.
Chosen by - Silly Daughter

Stupid Deep - by Wolves at the Gate
A song that explores the concept of seeking love in all the wrong places, with two main interpretations - one is seeking this love from God while the other is practicing self-love, both of which are "stupid cheap" to receive.
Chosen by - Silly Daddy

Movies/Shows

Yes Day - Netflix
A cute movie about the power of saying yes to fun and family, as a parent.
Chosen by - Silly Daddy

Big Fish - Varies
A fantasy drama exploring a father/son relationship, told through fantastic tales with emotional revelations. Rated PG-13.
Chosen by - Silly Daddy

Mrs. Doubtfire - Varies
A divorced dad works to regain his relationship with his child, through funny and outrageous means. Rated PG-13.
Chosen by - Silly Daddy

Finding Nemo - Disney+ and More
A movie about a father's journey to let go of fear and embrace life and his relationship with his son.
Chosen by - Silly Daughter

Moana (and Moana 2) - Disney+
A tale of self discovery and believing in yourself while staying true to your family.
Chosen by - Silly Daughter

Little Mermaid - Disney+
A movie about a daughter's desire to be herself while her father fights against his own trauma and loss to set her free.
Chosen by - Silly Daughter

Bluey - Disney+ and More
A show about a family (of dogs) and their interactions, often punctuated by silliness and sweetness.
Chosen by - Silly Daughter and Silly Daddy

PJ Masks - Varies
Three young friends who transform into superheroes by night to fight against villains and evil plots.
Chosen by - Silly Daughter

Daniel Tiger - Varies
The famous Daniel Tiger from Mr. Rogers as an educational cartoon for kids (and adults).
Chosen by - Silly Daughter and Silly Daddy

Coco - Disney+
A movie about family, Día de los Muertos, and a boy's dream to be a musician despite his family's objections. Celebrating Mexican culture, family, tradition, and memory.
Chosen by - Silly Daughter

More

Books to Read Together

Mine, Mine, Mine, Yours - by Kimberly Gee (for Ages 0-3)
A book about a dad hosting a play date for three children and the flow of the children's socialization, viewed through opposites. Click the link here to view the book.
Chosen by - Silly Daughter

Made for Me - by Zack Bush (for Ages 1-3)
A sweet rhyming book about a dad's love for his child and how the kiddo was "made just for me." Click the link here to visit the Amazon author page.
Chosen by - Silly Daddy

The Courage of the Little Hummingbird - by Leah Henderson (for Ages 4-8)
A book about the smallest of birds that makes the biggest difference through heroism and hope. Click the link here to view the book.
Chosen by - Silly Daughter

Yes! No! A First Conversation about Consent - by Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli, and Isabel Roxas (for Ages 2-5).
Introduce your young one to the idea of consent in an approachable and age-appropriate way. Concrete and topic-driven content written by experts in the field of childhood development and activism. Click the link here to view the book.
Chosen by - Silly Daddy

Activity Ideas

Home Depot Kid Workshops (Ages 5-12)
Fun crafts to build together with your child. Free but space is often limited and signing up beforehand is highly recommended. Click the link here to view the website.
Chosen by - Silly Daddy

Local Botanical Garden (Any Age)
Lots of fun things to see and often times have family-friendly activities or even "after hours" events for adults. Memberships often provide access to botanical gardens in other states - great for the travel-loving family.
Chosen by - Silly Daughter and Silly Daddy

Awesome Toys and Gifts

Yoto Player (Ages 0-9+)
A fun, kid-friendly, player for kids' audio books, news, and more. Even better, no screen! Click the link here to view the website.
Chosen by - Silly Daddy and Silly Daughter