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I'd suggest not making any Thanksgiving plans you don't intend to flake on.

Guys! Guys! Guys!It's here! A trailer for Star Wars Episode IX!

Mark your calendars for July 19th! That's when the live action version of Disney's The Lion King hits theaters this summer.

Which really means you shouldn’t be missing it either.

Did your kids make the sudden switch from "Fortnite" to "Apex Legends," the new battle royale romp? Here's everything you need to know about the popular video game.

OMG. The first full Stranger Things 3 trailer is out and it looks like I’m going to need to sleep with the light on.

Guys. GUYS! Brene Brown—the oracle of vulnerability, shame, and unpacking the stories we tell ourselves—is getting a Netflix special of her very own!

Will every Toy Story movie make you cry all the tears? The answer is YES.

I was struck by something as the credits rolled on Captain Marvel…I just watched a movie with a female superhero lead...and I didn’t see her cleavage once.

And in the words of the great Michael “Squints” Palledorous, “It’s about time! My clothes are going out of style!”

It's the 30th anniversary of Steel Magnolia's and I'm all about it!

It's a new year, and that means new apps on your tweens' and teens' phones. While the old standbys like Snapchat and Instagram are still going strong, there's no shortage of social media, video-sharing, and homework-help apps that are popular but not necessarily household names. Of course, it's nearly impossible to keep up with every hot new app, which makes knowing the risky features -- like interaction with strangers, anonymity, privacy concerns, and iffy content -- a solid first step. But it's still important to know the specifics of what's on your kid's device and whether or not you'll allow it to stay there.

Here's a quick list of the commercials we enjoyed - and one that got rejected.

Kate could care less about what you have to say regarding her comments about raising her daughter to be "genderless", because that's not really what she said and context is everything, okay?

From #areyoufreakingkiddingme to #wellplayed, these celebs hit the nail on the head.

As a mother of three young sons, this hits close for me and I can promise you that none of the "boys will be boys" nonsense is tolerated over here.

In 2019 the Disney entertainment juggernaut, which includes Marvel Studios and Star Wars, is set to release...wait for it….TEN EPIC MOVIES.

I NEVER looked this haute during my pumping sessions. But then again, I wasn't wearing Versace.

All hail the inventor of FaceTime!

Christmas came early, ya’ll!

No matter how innocently you intend it, other’s may be lurking to use your info, whatever it may be, to their gain.

Meet carnival prize toys Ducky and Bunny!

Move over holiday music, because it’s straight GS:R at my house through New Years.

Meet Forky, an actual spork-turned-craft-project.

Young or old, if you’ve got a HARRY POTTER™ fan on your gift list, we’ve got great news for you!

There's nothing better than a new baby in the fam, congrats to Hilary and Matthew!

Midge and company officially return, here's when!

Babies make everything better...now get out and vote!

You're trying to tell me that a man packing a baby in a carrier isn't sexy as hell? Get out of here!

If Christmas is YOUR JAM, we have the best news ever!

There's a royal babe on the way for Meghan and Harry and WE ARE SO FRIGGIN' PUMPED!

It's a whole new world! Disney's Aladdin remake looks magical!

Move over, Thriller—there’s a new swish’n’flick in town.

In the land of celebrity news, it pays to go big or go home

Which means that all your teen nostalgia is about to hit you like a WAVE!

And if I ever find out they drive a minivan, my life will be complete.

You know you're just as pumped about it as we are...

Celebrity baby watch is in full force, bring on alllll the babies!

Love Mrs. Maisel? Don't miss the season 2 trailer HERE!

This Is Us is back and just as freaking REAL as always. Prepare yourself.

Mary Poppins Returns hits theaters December 19. We can't wait! You can watch the official trailer here.

Put a Dino-sized family movie night on your calendar this weekend and stock up on goodies!

Listen. It’s all going to be okay. Captain Marvel is coming.

It wouldn't be normal for a family not to go through this...right?

To take any child in and nurture the good while working with the bad that may come along with it—that’s courage.

On the podcast Ali and I talked about our joint LOVE of Dave Matthews Band. As promised, here are our favorite songs:

Will an "R" rating prevent you from letting your eighth grader actually see "Eighth Grade"?