• Reddit thread located at https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/rbb8zs/best_childrens_tv_show_for_parents_to_watch_as/
• Thread titled “Best children’s tv show for parents to watch as well?”
• Thread posted 1 year, 10 months ago
• Thread has 282 points
• Top comment and most upvoted response suggests Bluey as the best show for both children and parents
• Several other comments agree with Bluey recommendation, with users praising its humor, relatability, and positive messages
• Some comments mention specific favorite episodes of Bluey, including Sticky Gecko, Hammerbarn, and Pass the Parcel
• One comment recommends Teen Titans Go as a personal favorite, with 1 karma
• Several comments mention how enjoyable the show is for adults even without children present
• Comments make reference to specific plot points and quotes from the show, showing strong engagement with the material
• Many comments express surprise at how much they enjoy watching Bluey
• One comment mentions how well-behaved Bluey and Bingo are and how the show’s format makes it easy for parents to get things done while children are occupied
• One comment discusses how the show helps parents feel less alone and better about their parenting abilities
• Another comment mentions that Bluey has become a cult favorite in their household and has inspired them to quote it and act out scenes from the show in everyday life
• Some comments express admiration for Bandit and Chili, the parents on Bluey, and how they interact with their children in the show
• One comment mentions how Bluey episodes are only about 7 minutes long, suggesting that the show only shows the best moments of parenting
• A few comments express frustration with their own children’s behavior compared to Bluey’s children, showing how the show sets a high bar for model kids
• Comments vary in their language and tone, but generally present the show as a wholesome, enjoyable option for children and parents alike

• Website Name: Reddit

• Subreddit Name: Toddlers

• URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/toddlers/comments/9ydn7e/educational_shows_for_kids/

• The post was created 4 years ago and has 4 points.

• The post is from a user seeking recommendations for educational(ish) Netflix/YouTube/etc shows for the 2-4 age bracket across different categories.

• The categories are Reading/Phonics, Maths/Science, Animals/Environment, Stories/Imagination and Documentaries.

• One user recommends StoryBots which their girl loves (6 karma).

• Another user recommends Tumble Leaf on Amazon Prime, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, and Wild Kratts (3 karma).

• A separate user recommends Jonathan Bird’s Blue World (2 parts) (2 karma).

• A user recommends Super Why for learning letters, and Daniel Tiger (4 karma).

• The shows mentioned on Hulu are Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, and Daniel Tiger (3 karma).

• Team Umi Zoomi on Amazon (2 karma).

• Wild Kratts on PBS (2 karma).

• Shows on the list that are no longer available on Netflix are Sarah and Duck.

• iView is a free streaming service in Australia that plays shows from their public broadcast channel, ABC.

• Scratch Garden is a YouTube show that teaches math, science, music, and more through fun animated stories.

• Peg & Cat is an iView show, which teaches basic math concepts in imaginative ways.

• Octonauts is a Netflix show about a team of aquatic creatures that go on missions to protect their underwater world.

• Dinosaur Train is a show on Netflix that teaches kids about dinosaurs and science.

• San Diego Zoo is a YouTube channel that provides a wide range of videos on animals in captivity.

• Bluey is a show on iView that teaches children through play and imagination.

• Planet Earth 2 is a Netflix documentary that highlights the beauty and wonder of the natural world.

• The Baltic Coast (2 parts) is a documentary on YouTube that showcases the natural wonders of the Baltic Coast.

• One user mentions a behind the scenes episode of Tumble Leaf, which showcases the making of the show (2 karma).

• Another user comments that Wild Kratts start off with live-action talk about a specific animal and then turn to a cartoon with powers to get up close and personal to the animal from the intro (2 karma).

• Jet Propulsion is a show that

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“I need 15+ Animated shows to add to my list, any recommendations?” - 1 year, 1 month ago - r/cartoons - 153 points

• A Reddit user made a post asking for recommendations for 15+ animated shows to add to a list.
• The post got 153 points and generated over 50 replies from Reddit users.
• The post has comment threads that suggest various animated shows, along with some opinions about them.
• Some of the top recommended shows are Avatar: The Last Airbender, Legend of Korra, Bluey, Kipo, Kid Cosmic, The Cuphead Show, Pinecone & Pony, Close Enough, Final Space, Rick and Morty, Solar Opposites, Harley Quinn, Bojack Horseman, Castlevania, Young Justice, Samurai Jack, Star Wars the Clone Wars, Invincible, Futurama, Over the Garden Wall, Mystry Incorporated, Sym-Bionic Titan, Spectacular Spiderman, and first three seasons of Spongebob.
• Other recommended shows include Costume Quest, Wakfu, The Tick, Summer Camp Island, Big City Greens, Tig N’ Seek, Jellystone, Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Mystery Incorporated, Mao Mao Hero’s Of Pure Heart, Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Generator Rex, Wander Over Yonder, Jake Long American Dragon, Gargoyles, Harvey Beaks, Lego Monkie Kid, It’s Pony, Smiling Friends, Codename Kids Next Door, The Grim Adventures Of Billy and Mandy, Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends, The Secret Saturdays, Tweleve Forever, The Adventures Of Sam and Max: Freelance Police, W.I.T.C.H., Transformers Prime, Primal, Super Robot Monkey Hyper Force Go!, Dogs in Space, X-Men Evolution, Tales of Arcadia, Death Note, Bee and Puppycat, Villainous, Regular Show, and Infinity Train.
• Some users gave opinions and warnings about some of the shows. For instance, one user wrote that he did not recommend shows like MLP and TGAMG, which he considered “too kiddy” and lacking in nuance or interesting character development.
• Some users also recommended shows for older audiences, such as Death Note and Bojack Horseman.
• Some users gave opinions on specific seasons of certain shows. For instance, one user found the later seasons of Young

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• Reddit thread discussing educational cartoons for kids around 5 years old
• Original post requesting recommendations for educational cartoons that are entertaining
• Recommendations from fellow parents:
  • Jim Henson’s Muppet Babies (karma: 3)
  • Clifford the Big Red Dog
  • Baby Looney Tunes
  • Rugrats
  • CatDog
  • Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends
  • Dexter’s Laboratory
  • A Pup Named Scooby-Doo
  • Little Einsteins (karma: 2)
  • Bluey (karma: 1)
  • Blaze and the Monster Machines (karma: 1)
  • Santiago of the Seas (karma: 1)
  • Wild Kratts (karma: 3)
  • Number Blocks (karma: 1)
  • Alphablocks (karma: 1)
  • Colourblocks (karma: 1)
  • Love Monster (karma: 1)
  • Sarah and Duck
  • Go Jetters
  • Octonauts (karma: 1)
  • The Furchester Hotel
  • Batwheels (karma: 1)
  • The Magic School Bus
  • Let’s Go Luna (PBS Kids)
  • Elinor Wonders Why (PBS Kids)
  • Tumbleleaf (Amazon)
  • Pete the Cat (Amazon)
  • Go Go Corey Carson! (Netflix)
• Commenters note if the shows are educational, fun for kids and parents, have good role models, and are not overly repetitive.
• Some shows recommended for specific features:
  • Bluey: wholesome educational stories with good role models for parents and kids (karma: 1)
  • Blaze and the Monster Machines: pseudo interactive with puzzles and problems for the viewer to figure out (karma: 1)
  • Santiago of the Seas: harmless pirate stories (karma: 1)
  • Wild Kratts: educational about animals (karma: 1)
  • Number Blocks, Alphablocks, and Colourblocks: educational and fun (karma: 1)
  • Love Monster: teaches about emotions
  • Sarah and Duck: can watch repeats
  • Go Jetters: really fun about geography
  • Octonauts: brilliant cartoon about underwater life (karma: 1)
  • The Magic School Bus: educational about science

• The post in r/Parenting is titled “GREAT educational streaming platforms for kids?” and was made a year and nine months ago.
• The post asks for suggestions for educational streaming platforms for kids.
• The user mentions that their son is 5 years old and likes to watch PBS Kids, but they want to find other options for educational content that can be parental-locked.
• One user comments that CuriosityStream is good, especially for documentaries, and the user’s husband likes to watch it.
• Another user asks about whether CuriosityStream has a kid’s channel, and the previous user is unsure but mentions they haven’t looked into it.
• A different user comments about Starfall and ABC Mouse being great apps that can also be accessed through their websites. They mention that Starfall has both free and paid content, and that ABC Mouse is fully paid but worth it.
• The same user is asked about what Starfall is and responds with a suggestion to simply go to starfall.com.
• Another user asks if ABC Mouse has shows, to which another user responds that ABC Mouse is mostly games, songs, and interactive activities, and that kids usually love it.
• A separate user recommends SciShow Kids and Kids Learning Tube on YouTube as being amazing options for educational content. They suggest creating a kids account and subscribing to specific channels to monitor what the child watches.
• Another user asks if this is different from YouTube Kids because they’ve had issues with their child watching strange videos. The previous user responds with a suggestion to create rules around screen time and what can be watched, monitoring history, and the ban of unauthorized content.
• The final comment suggests that if the child is in school, to check out Lexia and Raz Kids for reading activities and Freckle for similar activities that are free.

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• Reddit post titled “Best low-stimulating shows and movies on streaming services?” was submitted 1 year and 8 months ago on r/Parenting and received 566 points
• Original poster requested suggestions for media for kids 5 and under that’s less stimulating than most things out today, citing a post that they had seen about newer media having more “scene changes” leading to increased stimulation and more action
• Some shows suggested as less stimulating options include Sesame Street on HBO Max, Curious George on Hulu, and Barney on Netflix
• Users recommended Tumbleleaf on Amazon Prime for being calming, sweet, and beautiful, and for its stopmotion animation
• Numerous users commented on Tumbleleaf, with some saying that it helped calm their kids down and was entertaining without being annoying
• Other older shows suggested were Little Bear, Franklin, Postman Pat, Fireman Sam, The Magic Roundabout, and Mister Rogers
• Some users mentioned that Little Bear and some of the other older shows were available on Paramount + or YouTube
• Bluey was another show that was highly praised for its positive messaging and production quality, but some users noted that some of the newer episodes might not be well-suited for the low stimulation criteria
• Some users shared anecdotes and experiences with the shows, including dressing up as characters for Halloween and children imitating characters’ accents or behavior
• Some users also discussed strategies for limiting TV time and using technology to block certain shows or reduce stimulation, such as turning off autoplay and only showing one option to prevent a battle over what to watch
• There were no external links or references on the page.

• The reddit post titled “Cartoons vs. Educational Cartoons. I’m not convinced that it matters.”
• Posted 7 years ago in r/Parenting with 10 points.
• OP has a 2-year-old and is not convinced that educational shows offer any meaningful difference in development than any other cartoons.
• OP believes that human interaction is the only real factor in development and learning.
• A user with 12 karma says they don’t get hung up on whether something is educational or not, but that shows that focus on social development seem to resonate with their child.
• This user relies on time at preschool and reading/doing activities together to further their child’s education.
• Another user with 8 karma says they think some shows have educational/developmental value.
• This user cites Daniel Tiger strategies and sayings that have been helpful in their daily lives.
• They also mention that parents’ willingness to help reinforces lessons from the shows they watch together.
• Another user with 6 karma says they’re skeptical about the educational value of most kids TV, but Daniel Tiger is different and even helpful for separation anxiety.
• Another user with 5 karma says that it’s about whether shows highlight a type of lesson or mentality that you agree with.
• This user nixed iCarly because it encouraged kids to act like all adults are morons and obsess about dating.
• Another user with 3 karma says they don’t know and are skeptical about the study that says prosocial educational shows like Arthur actually made preschool behavior worse.
• Another user with 2 karma says Daniel Tiger has helped their daughter understand “sad” and “happy” much better.
• Another user with 1 karma mentions Blue’s Clues as being helpful for teaching shapes.
• Another user with 6 karma says Team UmiZoomi taught their daughter about shapes they didn’t even know the name for.
• They also suggest that Peg + Cat is a good next show after UmiZoomi that teaches counting and simple addition.
• Another user with 5 karma says they remember that Arthur got called out for making preschool behavior worse, but that it’s still on PBS.
• Another user with 4 karma says that Daniel Tiger has helped their son with separation anxiety, but hasn’t done much for toilet training.
• Another user with 3 karma says their daughter learned counting and letters without TV.

• They also suggest that letters can be learned without TV shows and that it’s normal for kids to learn those things between 18-24 months.

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