Watching movies as a family is an important part of our weekly schedule. There is nothing better than curling up in front of the wood stove or fireplace, and watching a great family movie with a good messaage. It seems that movies that contain positive messages and encourage healthty values are harder and harder to find. Some of my favorites that have strong postive messages, and that I would recommend are: Antwone Fisher, Secondhand Lions, Stand and Deliver, and Field of Dreams.



I think it is very important to watch movies like that, that convey to our children what types of behavior are appropriate, as opposed to the kinds of behavior they see in most movies, where the kids are in gangs and on drugs, and treating others poorly. They will see enough of that in real life, as they see friends make poor decisions.

A great movie that has come out recently and portrays great family and personal values is All Roads Lead Home The Movie. It is a heartwarming story about a girl that experience the loss of a family member, and ends up living with a grandparent who teaches her a thing or two about life. In the process of grieving her loss, she learns to love others and becomes part of a family. It is also based on a true story. Be sure to go see it with your family.