Movies and Shows To Watch With Children And Family. 

Are you also tired of watching one animated series after the next with your kids?

Well if your answer is yes then you know, if a family is watching television together, the control of the channel will be with the child. Well let us spare you another temper tantrum by your child, as to when you change the channel. You can watch a wide variety of TV shows on Netflix with your whole family. The great British Baking Show and Jeopardy! are among the most popular reality shows, as are book adaptations like "A Series of Unfortunate Events" and "Anne With an E."

Take a look at these 5 shows you can watch with your family. Available on Netflix now.

1) Sisters On Track

Netflix description: " A coming of age story about hope, belonging, and the metaphorical and literal sisterhood of young athletes Tai, Rainn, and Brooke Sheppard living in New York.'"

Why you should watch it - After a media frenzy, the trio was named "SportsKid of the Year" and moved out of shelters into their own homes. The film provides a rare insight into a family's journey to recover after trauma and tragedy. Their mother and coach are there to support and mentor the Sheppard sisters as they strive to overcome challenges, dream big, and aspire to higher education while still experiencing the growing pains of adolescence. This story is about sisters and an entire community of women, passing the torch of empowerment and hope through track and field from one generation to the next.

2) Dogs

In "Dogs", the filmmakers explore the special bond between dogs and their owners.

It  is a six-part documentary series.

Netflix description: "These six intimate stories explore the abiding emotional bonds that form between dogs and their caregivers, no matter the circumstances."

Why you should watch it ? - Every episode tells the story of one dog and its owner, including a young girl who gets a service dog, a fisherman who finds adventure with his Labrador Retriever, a Syrian refugee trying to reunite with his Siberian Husky, and more.

3) Waffles + Mochi

Lemony Snicket's beloved children's series of the same name is the inspiration for "A Series of Unfortunate Events."

Netflix description: " Waffles + Mochi, Netflix’s new culinary kids show, follows the adventures of two Muppet-like friends, Waffles and Mochi, who work in a supermarket and spend their free time traveling the world to learn about everyday ingredients.."

Why you should watch it- Once upon a time, deep in The Land of Frozen Food, lived two best friends named Waffles and Mochi with one shared dream: to become chefs! The only problem? Everything they cooked was made of ice. When these two taste-buddies are suddenly hired as the freshest employees of a whimsical supermarket, they’re ready for the culinary adventure of a lifetime. Whether they’re picking potatoes in the Andes of Peru, sampling spices in Italy, or making Miso in Japan, these curious explorers uncover the wonder of food and discover every meal is a chance to make new friends. Waffles + Mochi is an exciting invitation to get kids and grown-ups cooking together in the kitchen and connecting to cultures around the globe.

4) The Great British Baking Show

Netflix description: "A talented batch of amateur bakers face off in a 10-week competition, whipping up their best dishes in the hopes of being named the UK's best."

Why you should watch it- A welcome change from the often-stressful setups of similar reality competitions, "The Great British Baking Show" features no material incentives and no cutthroat competition among participants.

It is a competition show, but there is no forced drama, and the environment is so calm that watching it is a wholesome experience. You can also try to make the recipes featured on the show after watching episodes with your family.

5) Jeopardy!

The classic game show "Jeopardy!" requires viewers to answer trivia questions.

Netflix description: "Alex Trebek hosts one of TV's longest-running game shows, where a trio of players buzz in with their knowledge of history, arts, pop culture, and more."

Why you should watch it- Game show "Jeopardy!" This game show has been a classic since 1964; the answers to the show's trivia questions are revealed first, and the contestants must provide the answers. Netflix has curated a collection of episodes from the show.

"Jeopardy!" is particularly enjoyable to watch with friends and family, as you compare stats and react to contestants' compelling trivia knowledge or shocking blunders.

Often it is difficult for the whole family to watch prime-time TV at the same time, so we put together this list of shows streaming on Netflix right now that you can enjoy. It doesn't matter if you're looking for educational web series for your children or even classic comedies you watched as a child, there's a title for you. There are multiple seasons of many of these popular shows, so you should set some screen-time rules to limit binge-watching. Netflix updates its library frequently, so be sure to check back often.