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Tons of Inspirational and Educational Movies and TV Shows for Kids

Guilt-free movies, shows and YouTube channels that celebrate diversity, acceptance and empathy

Published on: February 10, 2021

family of four sitting on the couch with popcorn

Guilt-free screen time

These days, screen time is unavoidable. But just because it's necessary doesn't mean it has to be a "necessary evil." Screen time can teach kids to celebrate diversity, build acceptance and learn empathy — you just have to hit "play" on the right program. So, without further ado, here's our compilation of the best guilt-free movies, shows and YouTube channels for kids.

Scroll through the arrows above for some inspiring picks. 

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