Are you ready for the exciting next chapter in Netflix content? I am so excited about being a part of celebrating the debut of the Netflix original series, Anne With an E, based on the beloved book series Anne of Green Gables. As a Literacy Specialist, I always enjoy when some of my favorite books are made into television series that different generations can enjoy and fall in love with.
Anne With an E is a coming-of-age story about an outsider who, against all odds and many challenges, fights for love and acceptance and her place in the world. Set in Prince Edward Island in the late 1890s, the series centers on Anne Shirley (Amybeth McNulty), a young orphaned girl who, after an abusive childhood spent in orphanages and the homes of strangers, is mistakenly sent to live with an aging sister and brother.
Over time, 13-year-old Anne will transform the lives of Marilla (Geraldine James) and Matthew Cuthbert (R.H. Thomson) and eventually the entire small town in which they live with her unique spirit, fierce intellect and brilliant imagination. Anne’s adventures will reflect timeless and topical issues including themes of identity, feminism, bullying and prejudice.
She is definitely a strong character who, despite being an orphan, finds an unlikely home with a hardened spinster and her soft-spoken bachelor brother. Her life and struggles inspire young women to keep going, even in the face of obstacles and adversity. I’m thrilled to have another brave, female protagonist added to the lineup of Netflix original series!
Let’s Discuss: How are you teaching your children to remain strong in the face of adversity?
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I actually haven’t even seen a preview to this until now but it looks awesome. Can you believe I’ve never read the book series!
I constantly teach my kids to try their hardest and do their best.
Also, I have Netflix but I had not heard of this show yet.
I try to keep them positive through all types of situations.
I saw an ad for this, but haven’t seen it yet. I am looking forward to bingeing on it very soon!!
We moved states from Texas to Florida. My Grandkids handled the move so well. They made new friends so easily and are very happy.
My children have always had a very strong sense of who they are. They were both home schooled for most of their schooling years, so I think it gave them the chance to develop individualism which in turn made them strong when facing adversity.
To be themselves and not let others influence them in making the wrong decisions.
I am probably way to excited to see this. I remember loving Anne of green gables as a kid, so this is like my childhood coming back around to me.
I help my kids buy being a good role model and teaching strong self esteem and to talk about their problems and teach them to find ways to solve their problems and be stronger in the process!
We have always taught our daughter to be herself no matter what the circumstances are. We teach her she is a good person and raise her with strong values that help her get through whatever comes her way. She is has a very empathetic side to herself and understands that at the end of the day, it is only her looking at her in the mirror.
We are teaching our children to remain strong in the face of adversity by making sure we are communicating with one another. Maintaining daily routines as much as we can. And by taking breaks some days. Thank you for the giveaway!
I teach children to remain strong in the face of adversity by telling them to stick to their beliefs. They need to know that they can trust in themselves. My daughter and I would enjoy this series.
I really love the idea of this series, even though I havent heard of it. Looks like a great girl power kind of vibe and one that shows girls how to problem solve and face their challenges head on.
I feel I’ve taught my children to be strong in the face of adversity being being strong in their convictions and making sure they are respected. Anne of Green Gables is a timeless series, and I’m so glad that Anne with an E has been created, to show a whole new generation of children this amazing example!
I just binge watch this over the weekend and it was fantastic. I pretty much cried every single episode too.
We teach our kids to stand up for what is right and do what they know they are suppose to, regardless of if friends are not. Our older 2 are 8 and 9.
I’m so excited this is now on Netflix! I can’t wait to binge watch this!
I teach my son to be strong in the face of adversity by instilling in him a strong faith in God and his family. I try to show him that he can reach within for inner-strength, but it is also good to have faith and others to call upon for help, and there is no shame in that.
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Cassie, I have never read this series either and I was/am a bookworm. Not sure what happened there..LOL
I praise them when they demonstrate persistence, resilience, a brave heart, etc. I try to make it more about the effort than the result.
This looks great. My kids have a little mantra they repeat to themselves. I hope it helps them realize they are special and unique. I hope that they might realize no one is the same and they must embrace their uniqueness as well as others.
I think movies are a really helpful tool to teach kids about how to persevere and come out stronger. They see it in characters in the movie and they can connect and realize they can do it themselves too!
I’ve been obsessed with the books and just listened to most of them on audiobook this past year. The movie that came out with Martin Sheen was okay, but I wish they had remade the rest of the movies, too! Hoping this series lives up to the hype!
I tell them to be themselves because being exactly like others gets old. I grew up reading the series because I liked that Anne was smart & creative when approaching life even when there were obstacles.
Aw, I have a Netflix subscription otherwise I would have entered the giveaway but I do like Anne Green of gables so the Netflix version sounds good. What a great giveaway
Neither I have seen the series or read the book. But after going through your post, I think, I should.
I have never read the books, but Anne sounds like a character I would love to read about. I love a strong female who moves past her pain and makes things happen for herself!
I try to teach my kids acceptance. I try to teach them to accept people for who they are even if they are different then them. I try to teach them to be proud of who you are and just be you.
I saw the preview to this and I would actually like to watch it. I think it would be interesting and keep my interest.
That is such a tough one. It really depends on the situation, I try to teach my son to look at a situation in many different ways. I think that if you can take a step back from any issue you are facing you can make better decisions than if you just react.
I saw this on Netflix today, will be checking it out soon! I LOVED Anne of Green Gables when I was younger 🙂
I have been meaning to watch this show! I think I may try tomorrow.
I’ve seen its trailer and yes, this show is so interesting! I can’t wait to see it and get entertained, shocked, and more roller coaster of emotions!
I just tell them to talk about it with us and be positive .
I teach my children to compromise in certain situations but never with fairness or honesty.
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I guess the best way I taught my kids to be strong and steadfast in the event of any adversity was to be an example of strength. They saw how hard I worked to have enough to send them to college. They knew how I balanced two jobs and hardly got any sleep. I am proud that it paid off. They are all grown ups now, responsible and loving young adults.
I am a super Netflix fan so many good options for all the family. And this giveaway what a great opportunity for a chance to win.
I try to teach my kids adversity daily. It’s kind of hard because of the world we live in today, but I believe it can be done.
Love this book and I am really excited to see that they are coming out with a new show. It will be interesting to see a new take on such a classic story. Teaching my kids to be confident in themselves and their decisions is so important – and so difficult!
I loved to old Anne of Green Gables so much. I’ve been hesitant to give the new one I try, but I know I will since I just love the story. Anne is a great role model for girls as she shows how you can persevere no matter what.
I make sure to model that behavior and to explain to them that you will get knocked down in life but your true spirit comes from pushing forward.
This looks interesting! I will look into it, I love Netflix adaptations and this looks like another great one!
My niece and I talk about the importance of bravery & kindness all the time. At five, she seems fearless- she will try anything once! It’s a joy to watch her grow.
I was so hooked watching movies on Netflix. But it is a good timing, coz my niece will be visiting me, and it is a best time together, watching Ann with an E, oops with an E!!! AnnE!! She loves it!
We love Netflix at our house. i definitely would love to watch this Anne E show. It reminds me of my childhood!
We teach our sons to remain strong and brave. We also teach them to accept diversity.
I have no children, but I try and remind my little cousin that we are all unique and amazing in our own way.
I am familiar with the story and I’d like to see how Netflix would interpret it. Good luck to everyone who joins the giveaway!
Oh wow, the storylines seems impressive. I would love to explore this on Netflix.
I haven’t heard of this show yet. I will have to flip over to Netflix and check it out. I just love Netflix. They have some great shows on there.
I totally remember reading Anne of Green Gables when I was a kid. I just checked my Netflix and didn’t have Anne With An E for Canadians!! I hope they make it available soon.
I tell them that everyone is different and special in their own way.
Wow, I don’t think I saw the preview on Netflix yet. I am going to look into checking it out. 🙂
Awesome post.
I try to instill confidence in my kids so that they are able to stand up to adversity.
I haven’t heard about this show and it really sounds Interesting for me, I bet my sister would love this too. I will check this out.
I love Anne and Green Gables. I can’t wait to introduce this to my kids and see what they think of her little world!
I teach them that some things can make you stronger.
I teach them to remain true to themselves and to be strong in the face of anything.
I grew up watching Anne of Green Gables so I’d love to experience this with my daughters!
This is the first time I’ve heard of this show!!! I’m going to have to check it out on Netflix next time I’m looking for something to binge watch.
I’ve heard this is coming and I want to check it out. I think it would be a great show for my daughter to watch.
I love checking out new things and this sounds absolutely lovely. I think this would be a great show.
I am teaching the kids to be strong in the face of adversity by teaching them to be strong in their faith.
I teach them to be strong and be considerate.
We encourage questions.
I don’t yet have children, but I stay strong in the face of adversity through prayer and my Bible. God’s the only one who can keep me grounded!
I make sure they stand up for themselves, and not to be pushed around..but also to not bully or make fun of others…
We teach them that hardships happen but we can overcome them. We teach them to make the best of everything.
We watch Netflix all the time but I haven’t even heard of this yet! It seems like a great show that I could really get into with my family! Definitely going to check this out as soon as I get Netflix up!
One of the most important lessons in regards to adversity is that I teach my children to never give up no matter what obstacles are hurdled their way. I teach this by leading by example like my mother taught me early in life. Thanks for the giveaway!
I always taught my boys to stand up for their values and to value kindness to others. I think that is the greatest strength.
I always taught my daughter that she was more than others thought. And I made sure that she knew I always had her back so she could tell me anything and I would deal with it. Children need a safe haven.
We teach them to be good to others and do the right thing. Helping others and being kind are important lessons.
We try to teach them to see the positive side of things and set a good example by being optimist, glass half full parents!
We teach our kids to remain strong in the face of adversity by standing up for their beliefs. But they also should consider others too.
I try to just be there for them and let them know things get better.hard to watch them go through stuff knowing it’s part of growing up. I just finished anne on netflix and I loved it!
Thank you for the giveaway. I teach my kids to keep pushing for their dreams no matter what comes their way. I try to teach them to be strong, brave, and confident. It can be challenging raising kids in this generation. I don’t want them to ever give up. Of course, no parent wants their children to give up. We, as parents, must keep pushing our kids to try their best and follow dreams.
We teach our children to work hard, try new experiences & to not give up.
I teach them to stay true to their values and often times people might try bring out the worse in you but don’t let them bring you down to their level.
To not be followers and to treat other like you would want to be treated …We encourage our kids to talk to us and one place we do that is at meal times we all sit down together with no gadgets.
I love this show! My dad always taught me to stand up for what I know if right even if it means standing alone.
It is very important to me that my children learn and understand acceptance. This looks like a great series. I’ve never heard of it but will definitely be looking into it.
I teach my kids to be tough in the face of adversity by trying to give them tools to get through the hard times. I try to lead by example.
I try to really hit home to teach others how you want to be treated. Let your conscience be your guide 🙂
I teach my niece to stand up for what is right and what she believes in. I also remind her that she is a strong girl and can do anything she sets her mind on doing.
I try to teach them to be kind and courteous to others. I teach them that things aren’t going to be going their way every time, but how you react and adapt is more important.
I tried to raise my children with super strong self confidence, so that they felt strong enough to overcome many of the inevitable challenges we encounter in life. Especially my daughter!
I teach my kids to listen and try not to let unkind comments make them feel inferior. Learn coping skills to get around things that cause fights and feeling bad.
I’m teaching my kids to be strong by raising them single-handedly!
We say that the person in charge of this country is self-concerned. Then, we attempt to be selfless.
I teach my son to be strong when facing a new challenge. He is working on understanding problems and working them out.
I don’t have kids yet, but when I do – I would like to be able to teach them that hard work can pay off.
Wow. This is a tough question. I teach my kids to believe I themselves and it is ok to not go with the crowd. It is something we continue to work on.
I am teaching my daughter to believe in herself and have confidence in what she does. She needs to know she can do anything she puts her mind to no matter what other people say.
I don’t have any children or nieces or nephews yet.
I teach them that someone’s opinion doesn’t define them and that they are on their own person.
We have to face adversity every single day in our lives. My oldest got bullied all the time for being nerdy, then now he decided to be a she so that brings a lot more adversity. She takes it in stride and is handling it amazingly. We just take it day by day.
Thanks so much for great giveaway. We teach all of our little ones to first and foremost pray first before doing anything in life. We also teach them to be kind, don’t judge and don’t hold grudges. The world today is somewhat crazy so we just pray for guidance and have to trust that God will lead us on right track with raising kids.
I always tell them to do the right thing, even though it may not be the popular thing.
I teach my kids that kindness is a very important part of strength. This seems to be something people forget these days.
I try to address difficult subjects with my kids regarding adversity and educate them to appropriate behaviors.
I teach them that everyone is valued as an important person. They are not better than anyone else and no one is better than them.
I teach them it’s okay to be themselves no matter what!
Work hard and stay strong.
I tell them no matter what obstacle that comes their way that there is always a light at the end and to just keep pushing through.
Im raising my son to be brave and strong and to be caring to others. I am instilling in him that he needs to treat others with respect.
Teach them to always be honest and always be themselves. Never start anything and to walk away from trouble Nd treat everyone equally.
I have Netflix but havent heard of this show.
I try to pass down advice that worked for me and my husband.
I am teaching my kids not to judge anyone and they know to tell an adult if they see anyone bullying. I teach my kids to be good people 🙂
To be themselves! Be good and kind, as long as they live by the golden rule they are good!
I have always taught my daughter to be strong, and i teach by example. I show her that you stick up for others that are unable to stick up for themselves , and that she should never give up on her beliefs just because of some peer pressure.
We teach our kids an age appropriate version of the OODA loop, originally conceived for making decisions in combat: a decision cycle of observe, orient, decide, and act…can be adapted to all ages !
I teach them to never give up even when the odds seem against them. I give example that failure is only incentive to try harder the next time. I listen to them and try to direct them in ways that will help them be successful when adversity is in their way.
I try to show them the works of their ancestors and what can happen if we dont stand up for ourselves, I am teaching them courage and to stand up for equality. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere always remind them of that quote.
I am teaching them to overcome adversity by having a strong self confidence!
My family is not in great adversity. I try to teach great living, but it is up to them to pull through.
I teach my daughter to be strong and to work hard for what she wants in life. It’s important to stand up for what you believe in and what you know is right!