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Raven's Home

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show2017

68%

WISE Score

7.7

TMDB

That's So Raven grows up: two divorced besties co-parent in a psychic-powered Disney sitcom that's safe, sweet, and extremely predictable.

7.7

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Raven's Home

show

2017

68%

WISE Score

7.7

TMDB

That's So Raven grows up: two divorced besties co-parent in a psychic-powered Disney sitcom that's safe, sweet, and extremely predictable.

7.7

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Screenwise Verdict

Raven's Home is the TV equivalent of mac and cheese—comforting, familiar, not going to hurt anyone, but not exactly nutritious either.

It does deserve credit for showing divorced moms as happy, functional co-parents rather than bitter enemies or sad victims. That's genuinely refreshing, and the blended family setup is handled with warmth. The psychic element adds some fun, and it's undeniably safe.

But let's be real: this is peak Disney Channel sitcom territory, complete with laugh tracks, exaggerated reactions, and plots you can see coming from the opening credits. Even for a 2017 show, it already feels dated—the multi-cam sitcom format just doesn't land with kids who've grown up on streaming content with more sophisticated storytelling.

If your kid loves classic Disney Channel vibes and you want something totally safe to throw on, this works. But if you're hoping for something that'll genuinely engage or challenge them, keep scrolling.

Age Fit

Best for ages 6-12 who can handle the high-energy Disney sitcom style. Tweens might find it babyish, but younger elementary kids will enjoy the silly humor and psychic shenanigans without overthinking the formula.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Disney Channel spinoff featuring single moms co-parenting, emphasizing family cooperation and friendship. Models healthy relationships between divorced parents raising kids together. Sitcom format keeps tone light and age-appropriate, though typical Disney Channel high-energy pacing and laugh-track comedy may feel forced at times.

Imaginative

Psychic visions premise offers some creative storytelling potential, but as a Disney Channel multi-cam sitcom, it follows predictable formulaic plots. The supernatural element adds whimsy but isn't deeply explored. More focused on sitcom scenarios than genuine creative expression or world-building.

Safe

Classic Disney Channel fare with kids mode available. No violence, gore, or inappropriate content. Divorce is handled positively as part of the family dynamic rather than traumatic. Predictable, safe content parents can trust won't surprise them with anything jarring.

Enriching

Normalizes blended families and single parenthood in positive ways. Shows kids problem-solving and dealing with typical tween/teen challenges. However, as formulaic Disney sitcom content, lessons are surface-level and wrapped in laugh-track obviousness. Entertainment value is present but cognitive/ethical depth is limited.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Normalizes divorce and blended families in genuinely positive ways—both moms are thriving, not tragic
Nostalgic for millennial parents who watched the original That's So Raven
Safe, predictable content you can put on without worrying what'll pop up
Diverse cast and family structures represented as completely normal

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What to Watch For

Peak Disney Channel formula—laugh tracks, predictable plots, over-the-top reactions
May feel dated even though it's from 2017; multi-cam sitcoms aren't really the vibe anymore
Educational value is pretty thin; this is comfort food TV, not brain food

Conversation Starters

"If you could see the future like Raven, would you want to? What if you saw something you didn't want to know?"
"The show has two families living together—do you think that would be fun or annoying?"
"How do you think the kids feel about their parents being divorced? Does the show make it seem okay?"

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