My tween enjoys shows intended for more mature viewers. Watching them together has sparked many meaningful conversations.

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The author (not pictured) said that watching more mature, but still appropriate, TV shows with her tween has created a safe place for them to talk about important topics together.

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23 of the best TV shows to put you in the fall mood

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"Gilmore Girls."

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I didn't like 'Gilmore Girls' until I was a single mom. Watching it helped me create the parent-child dynamic I always wanted.

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Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore and Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore.

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THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Gilmore Girls' 24 years later

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Lauren Graham starred on "Gilmore Girls."

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I thought I wanted my life to be like 'Gilmore Girls'— until I started rewatching the series with my daughters

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I loved "Gilmore Girls" as a teen, but the show hasn't aged well.

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11 little-known secrets about Rory Gilmore even die-hard 'Gilmore Girls' fans may not remember

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Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore on "Gilmore Girls."

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