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Educational Cable Shows Mom Approved

mye — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:13:14 +0000

With so many choices on cable television today, it is important that children are exposed to shows that will nurture and improve their individual developmental skills. Luckily there are some great educational cable shows moms everywhere have approved!

Sesame Street

Forty-two seasons and still going strong! Sesame Street still remains the absolute ideal educational cable television show moms everywhere approve of. Tackling everything from colors, shapes, numbers, and letters to maintaining healthy psychological inferences, diversity in social behavior, proper mannerisms, and even bullying, Sesame Street has been the ultimate “go-to” show for healthy child development in every aspect. With well-known characters and reliable plots, children from 6 months to 9 years old are able to benefit from the lessons taught throughout every episode.

LazyTown

Originally filmed in Great Britain, this wonderfully entertaining show was added to the PBS Kids Sprout cable television line-up in September of 2011. Designed for boys and girls alike, between the ages of 2 and 8 years old, this show is packed with action, creativity, and fun ideas for staying physically enthusiastic about staying healthy. LazyTown is an enthusiastic and imaginative world which encourages kids to be active and to make healthy lifestyle decisions. The primary focus is to teach children that exercise and being active are necessary to grow up big and strong.

Super WHY

Does your child need a little extra help with reading and spelling? This fully-animated educational television series will definitely help your little one become more proficient in understanding the alphabet, forming word structures, components of story-telling and reading comprehension. Although Super WHY is targeted for kids between the ages of 3 and 6 years old, both younger and older age groups will benefit from this educational series, which can only be found on PBS Kids.

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Completely revamped, Mickey Mouse is teaching this generation of preschoolers in an entirely new way! Mickey Mouse and the gang have a new clubhouse and your child is invited to learn along with them in an interactive structure. With mathematical skills and different problem solving techniques introduced in each episode, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is one of the best mom approved educational cable television shows found on Disney Junior!

Little Einsteins

If you are looking to add knowledge of nature, world culture and diversity of the arts into your young child’s life, this would be the best show to do so. Every episode contains a mission for the Little Einsteins to complete which is characterized by an expedition. The introduction of classical music, distinctive traditions, and renowned art pieces are what make this an excellent choice for teaching children about cultural diversity on any learning level.

WordGirl

This is another one of the best fully-animated educational cable television shows (mom approved) targeted for kids ages 4 to 11 years old. In every episode, Becky transforms into the superhero WordGirl and fights crime along with her monkey sidekick. All while introducing the viewer with four new vocabulary words that are restated in numerous different ways throughout the entire show. This entertaining vocabulary-building show can be found only on PBS Kids Go! There are so many options available on cable televisionto keep your little ones entertained on those rainy days. Remember, television programs are not simply a way to entertain they are also a great way to inform and help children learn. But don’t forget about getting your kids outside too!

Which children’s educational program is your favorite? Tell us – in the comments below.

About the author: Vera is a freelance writer, blogger, and social media addict. She’s a stay-at-home mother raising 2 small boys and also owns a small bakery. Follow her on Twitter: @vmosley.

How to Tell Your Kids Playtime is Over

mye — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:35:55 +0000

When a child is at play, he is seriously at work. This holds true for all kids. And that’s a good thing, isn’t it? All good things must come to an end, though, so even playtime has an end to its lifespan. That’s one thing kids don’t, and refuse, to get. While they’re in the throes of fun as they playfully chase each other at lightning speed around the living room, short of doing a precarious Tarzan impression on the chandelier, you are close to screaming your lungs out just to tell them playtime’s over. It seems that not even a megaphone at their face will stop them from playing, as kids tend to deafen out at the sound of your voice. What can you do, then, to get the message across that playtime is over?
Turn to the arts

If even after hours of endless horseplay your kids are still bursting with energy, try to focus their attention on a different, but equally fun, activity. Without saying a word, silently sit down and get those crayons or tubes of poster paint out on the table and paint away. Sooner or later, your kids’ curiosity alarms will go off and they’ll slowly creep up next to you and join you in your artwork.
Turn on the TV

A good winding down activity to do with your kids would be watching TV. A few hours of supervised TV viewing each day isn’t all that bad. With you by their side, you could monitor the shows they watch and save Jay Leno for later in the night. If you prefer, you could pop in a DVD instead.
Turn to food

After playing for long stretches, your kids will be so hungry they can eat a horse. Fix them something they love to eat- whether it’s a clubhouse sandwich or cheesy pasta- and they’re sure to come running to the kitchen even before you’ve set the plate down. Or why not make them a cool, sparkling drink like lemonade with a lemon wedge on the rim of a smoky-colored glass.

If you don’t want to strain your vocal cords when yelling at your kids to quit playing, put your creativity to good use. As a parent, you are equipped with the knowledge of what things make your kids tick. Tap into that, and come up with ideas to turn their attention away from play… when it’s time to stop.

The Untiring Kids

mye — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:46:44 +0000

That is how my daughters are! You can only rest when they are sleeping – literally. When they are aware, it seems like playing gives them more energy to do a lot of things one after another. They just don’t get tired. Amazing! My mother is already having joint pain following them around.

Seems that the girls grew even naughtier than last year. I thought when they turn four, I will be able to give them instructions and be able to tell what is right and what is wrong but it is more than just that. Instilling discipline to the kids is not an easy task. It requires a lot of patient and understanding and mine is at the limits already LOL! I sometimes freak out.

I was already thinking of bring them to a child psychiatrist just so that I can be taught about how to deal with different things that the kids are doing and how to cope up with their moods, tantrums and a lot more. I feel like I am at my limits and I could break down one of these days. It isn’t easy being a parent. And it’s even more difficult rearing a child. The parent’s impact on the child’s physical, emotional and spiritual aspects will be very important in the future. The early stages are the most difficult as always but I am looking forward to seeing my daughters with a good paying job, a nice and warm family and a bright future. That is what parents would always dream of.

Wiill It Be For Good?

mye — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:48:56 +0000

It has been 15 days since the Wii unit has been bought and played on by the kids. As a parent I find the game console amusing as it provides a different feel on playing video games. Hubby has been a gamer since childhood and he says this is a very different than the other consoles.

We let our daughters play with it themselves (with assistance from their aunt and their yaya of course ). We do check on them form time to time and I could say they have adopted to the way the wii was played. They almost request to play it all the time, and most of the time we can’t say “no’. And this makes me think, am I doing things right? I remember writing a post about not having to say “Yes” to every request and now, I am having this dilemma. I haven’t seen the kids so eager at playing before and it worries me that someday I might have to regret it.

Will this Wii be really good for them?

Getting the Kids Asleep with Nap Mats

mye — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:23:45 +0000

Ever had problems of putting the kids to sleep on places away from home? During picnics, travels and the like? Well I did. Most of the time, the kids are at my mom’s bakery while we are at work and while at the store, my mom would always worry were to put the kids to sleep. And recently, I’ve discovered that there are some beautiful preschool nap mat available online just like this one:

Isn’t it lovely? Beautiful nap mats will surely be enjoyable for the kids. My mom, on the other hand will just need to find some space for the kids to sleep. She need not open her bulky matress for the kids.

You can never really tell what you will find online. Would you believe that while I was browsing thru the store, I saw a couple of stephen joseph quilted backpack in different colors and designs! And I just thought, the kids are going to school next year and these bags will be fantastic. They are 100% made of cotton, machine washable and durable. The front flaps has double draw string with magnetic snap closures. The designs are attractive enough for my little princesses. Check these out!

Oh and if you are not a fanatic of cotton, then you can go for the stephen joseph backpack. These are made from vinyl. They have cute designs too and the bags are easy to clean – just wipe with a damp cloth and you’re good! There is plenty of room for your child’s belongings. They not just for little girls, your little soldiers will also love these designs.

Oh they are fabulous! I definitely will have one for my kids!