Find the Best Kids Shows to Watch on Netflix

Between Netflix Originals and new seasons of kids’ shows and movies that seem to debut daily, it can be hard to wade through it all to find what you really want to watch—especially when the platform currently doesn’t allow you to browse by categories.

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If you need a little help finding the good stuff, this Netflix sub-genre hack that uses secret Netflix codes is about to make your life a whole lot easier. Read on for more!

So, how do you use these Netflix secret codes? This magical list of every secret Netflix code can spare you the pain of searching for what feels like forever when your kiddo just wants to watch something—anything—right now.

To get started, simply copy and paste this URL into your browser bar: www.netflix.com/browse/genre/CODE. Just replace “CODE” with one of the numerical codes from the list below to view all the titles in the category you want.

Here are some all of the helpful Netflix sub-genre codes just for kids and family content:

Animal Tales (5507)
Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy for ages 8 to 10 (2247)
Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy for ages 11 to 12 (3392)
Ages 8-10 (561)
Biographical Children & Family Movies (2478)
British Children & Family Movies (2473)
British Education for Kids (1606)
British Movies for ages 2 to 4 (745)
Children & Family Movies (783)
Children & Family Movies based on real life (4927)
Children & Family Movies directed by Arthur Rankin Jr. (31)
Children & Family Movies directed by Dan Riba (2704)
Children & Family Movies directed by Dean Gordon (4379)
Children & Family Movies directed by Don Bluth (3202)
Children & Family Movies directed by Jules Bass (1495)
Children & Family Movies directed by Michael Hack (991)
Children & Family Movies directed by Richard Rich (2210)
Children & Family Movies directed by Roger McIntosh (2821)
Children & Family Movies directed by Vic Finch (4342)
Children & Family Movies from the 1930s (1831)
Children & Family Movies from the 1940s (1860)
Children & Family Movies from the 1950s (1883)
Children & Family Movies from the 1960s (1909)
Children & Family Movies from the 1970s (1929)
Children & Family Movies from the 1980s (1951)
Children & Family Movies on Blu-ray (3728)
Children & Family Movies starring Ashley Olsen (1329)
Children & Family Movies starring Don Knotts (3768)
Children & Family Movies starring Muppets (46)
Children & Family Movies starring Muppets (46)
Children & Family Movies starring Neil Morrissey (2909)
Christmas, Children & Family Films (1474017)
Christmas, Children & Family Films, Ages 5 to 7 (1477201)
Christmas, Children & Family Films, Ages 8 to 10 (1477204)
Christmas, Children & Family Films, Ages 11 to 12 (1477206)
Christmas, Children & Family Films, British (1527064)
Christmas, Children & Family Films, Canadian (1721544)
Christmas, Children & Family Films, European (1527063)
Christmas, Children & Family Films, Feel-good (1475066)
Christmas, Children & Family Films, From the 1990s (1476024)
Christmas, Children & Family Films, Goofy (1475071)
Christmas, Family-friendly Films (1394522)
Comedies for ages 5 to 7 (2514)
Comic Book and Superhero Movies (10118)
Comic Book and Superhero Movies for ages 5 to 7 (3562)
Comic Book and Superhero Movies for ages 11 to 12 (2072)
Comic Book and Superhero Movies from the 1940s (1825)
Comic Book and Superhero Movies from the 1960s (1876)
Comic Book and Superhero Movies from the 1980s (1925)
Coming-of-age Movies for ages 5 to 7 (989)
Coming-of-age Movies for ages 11 to 12 (535)
Dinosaurs (67687)
Disney (67673)
Disney Musicals (59433)
Dramas based on children’s books (1129)
Dramas for ages 8 to 10 (1267)
Education for Kids (10659)
Emotional Dramas for ages 11 to 12 (3498)
Family Features (51056)
Feel-good Children & Family Movies (4505)
Feel-good Children & Family Movies from the 1960s (4308)
Feel-good Children & Family Movies from the 1970s (4333)
Feel-good Children & Family Movies from the 1980s (4355)
Feel-good Children & Family Movies starring Muppets (2663)
Feel-good Dramas for ages 11 to 12 (2155)
Feel-good Dramas for ages 8 to 10 (4999)
Feel-good Education & Guidance starring Muppets (4699)
Feel-good Movies starring Muppets (3670)
Feel-good Sports Movies for ages 8 to 10 (855)
Feel-good Teen Coming-of-age Comedies (1301)
Feel-good Teen Dramas (4793)
Feel-good Teen Movies (2548)
Foreign Children & Family (3277)
Goofy Animal Tales (904)
Goofy Children & Family Movies (355)
Goofy Children & Family Movies on Blu-ray (958)
Goofy Comedies for ages 11 to 12 (2177)
Goofy Comedies for ages 5 to 7 (1552)
Goofy Comic Book and Superhero Movies (2127)
Goofy Sports Children & Family Movies (4173)
Homework Help (2380)
Imaginative Children & Family Movies (312)
Imaginative Children & Family Movies from the 1980s (36)
Imaginative Movies based on children’s books (2253)
Imaginative Movies for ages 2 to 4 (3164)
Imaginative Movies for ages 5 to 7 (2368)
Imaginative Movies for ages 8 to 10 (4420)
Independent Children & Family Movies (1525)
Inspiring Movies for ages 11 to 12 (4043)
Inspiring Movies for ages 5 to 7 (4561)
Inspiring Teen Movies (1349)
Kids Faith & Spirituality (751423)
Kids’ fitness (1530)
Kids’ Music (52843)
Kids’ TV (27346)
Movies based on children’s books (10056)
Movies for ages 0 to 2 (6796)
Movies for ages 2 to 4 (6218)
Movies for ages 5 to 7 (5455)
Movies for ages 8 to 10 (561)
Movies for ages 11 to 12 (6962)
Princesses (67624)
Quirky Children & Family Movies (4656)
Quirky Children & Family Movies from the 1980s (2005)
Quirky Movies based on children’s books (967)
Quirky Movies for ages 8 to 10 (4910)
Sentimental Animal Tales (3338)
Sentimental Children & Family Movies (4942)
Sentimental Children & Family Movies from the 1980s (3645)
Sentimental Dramas for ages 11 to 12 (4859)
Sentimental Movies based on children’s books (3869)
Slapstick Comedies for ages 11 to 12 (2093)
Slapstick Comedies for ages 5 to 7 (2499)
Sports Children & Family Movies (453)
Tearjerkers for ages 11 to 12 (128)
Teen Action & Adventure (3754)
Teen Comedies (3519)
Teen Coming-of-age Dramas (4295)
Teen Coming-of-age Movies (2916)
Teen Dramas (9299)
Teen Independent Comedies (4441)
Teen Movies (2340)
Teen Sports Comedies (945)
Teen Sports Movies (3410)
TV Cartoons (11177)
TV Comedies for ages 5 to 7 (4887)
TV Shows for ages 11 to 12 (4293)
War Movies for ages 8 to 10 (4194)
Check out the complete, utterly massive list of sub-genres and Netflix secret codes here.

Finish February Like a Champ, Little Things That Mean a Lot to Kids

We all like to feel good; feel appreciated, feel like we matter.  What if I told you that you could make a meaningful difference to your kids in new ways, every day for the rest of the month?  Following the below ideas, you could even share more and create a stronger bond and happier days.

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While these gestures may seem trivial to adults, they go a long way with your little ones. Here are a few easy tricks to make your child smile. 

1. Wear that macaroni necklace to work. Well, at least until you're safely out the door.

2.Tape a family mantra or slogan (Unstoppable! We can, we will! We've got this!) to your refrigerator door and invoke it whenever your child feels discouraged.

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3. Go for a walk with just one child.

4. Slip a note (and an occasional piece of chocolate) into her lunch box.

5. Build your own Minecraft world alongside his.

6. Say "yes" to something usually off-limits, like sitting on the counter. 

7. Show as much enthusiasm on amusement-park rides as they do. 

8. If you quarrel in front of your child, make sure that he also sees you make up.

9. When her room looks like a tsunami swept through it, close the door and get on with your day.

10. Skype or do FaceTime with Grandma every now and then. 

11. If your child has given it a good try, but he's still miserable and anxious and really, truly wants to quit the team, give him your blessing.

12. Go ahead: Let your 4-year-old stomp in every puddle along the way. Even without rain boots.

13. Get out the glitter glue and make a birthday card for your child.

14. Take in a pet that needs a home—and a child's love.

15. Hold off with the barrage of how-was-your-day questions if your child comes home from school grumpy and tired. You can always get the rundown at the dinner table.

BONUS IDEAS:

1. Cultivate your own rituals and traditions: Taco Tuesdays, Sunday-afternoon bike ride, apple picking every fall.

2. Ask your kid to teach you how to do something for a change. And once you get the hang of it, be sure to tell him what a good teacher he is.

3. Let your child wear her dress-up clothes to the supermarket. All month if she wants to.

Science-Cool? : New Netflix Show 'Brainchild' Makes Science Fun For Kids

Kids, are you the curious type?  Always asking questions?  Always wondering, hmmmm?  Well Netflix's newest show is for you!

Meet Netflix's new science show "Brainchild" and its host Sahana Srinivasan




Similar to popular family-friendly science shows — such as "Bill Nye the Science Guy" and "Beakman's World" — the show takes science and makes it fun.

The show's first season was released on Nov. 2, 2018 and features 13 episodes. The episodes range in topic, covering everything from the impact that social media has on our lives to whether there could be other life in the universe.

"I think what "Brainchild" does really well is explore topics that may not be discussed in school traditionally," Srinivasan said.

"Brainchild" also offers something new: it's hosted by a woman of color.

Srinivasan, 22, is an Indian-American woman from Texas who in addition to her role as "Brainchild" host, is also currently studying to get a degree in radio, television and film from the University of Texas. She told NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro that hosting the show allows her to represent greater diversity in science.

"In TV shows and movies ... it's almost always like a guy," she said. "When we see that, it could be discouraging for young girls who are very interested in going into STEM fields — or STEAM, which incorporates art into engineering and science, math, etc. So seeing a woman talk about science is very refreshing and engaging at the same time."

Netflix in February: Great Family Movies, Shows to Stream

As we enter a new month, it's time to spread the love on all the kids shows and movies coming to Netflix in February 2019. Yes, there are a handful of special Valentine’s Day-themed episodes of your favorite shows, as well as some new seasons of Netflix Original cartoons.

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Free Rein: Valentine's Day

The young ladies from your fave equestrian show are back in Free Rein: Valentine's Day. On a planned Galentine's Day adventure the girls are in search for the Maid's Stone, while battling adversaries and friendship woes. The original film gallops into town on Feb. 1.

True: Happy Hearts Day

True and Bartleby are on a mission to cheer up Glummy Glooma in this special episode of True: Happy Hearts Day. Everyone in the Rainbow Kingdom wants to share the love and their happy hearts on this special take on Valentine's Day. The episode lands on Feb. 1.

The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants Season 2

Summer has arrived in season two of The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants. The duo wants to spend the season at summer camp, but they have to manage their grades and Melvin before they can get there. Pants-dropping fun arrives on Feb. 8.

The Dragon Prince Season 2

Season two of the Netflix original The Dragon Prince follows Rayla and her quest for Xadia. Can she and the two princes make it before Claudia and Soren? Join the adventure on Feb. 15.

...And Even More Kids Movies!

Aside from Netflix's lineup of original content, some classic family movies and shows new to the steaming provider are hopping into rotation.

In the family and kids genre, hang with canine friends in Beverly Hills Chihuahua on Feb. 3. Get the family together for a watch of Little Women on Feb. 11. Take a swim with Dolphin Tale 2 starting Feb 25.

What's Leaving Netflix in February
Get ready to say goodbye to several kid favorites in February, too, as these titles are ditching Netflix:

Leaving Feb. 1:

Disney's The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
Ella Enchanted
Leaving Feb 3:

Sing
Leaving Feb. 19:

Disney's Girl Meets World: Seasons 1-3