Got Quads?

I’m not ashamed to admit I let my daughters watch TV. If nothing else it gives me some time to get chores done. I try to limit the amount of time the TV is on and I try to keep it educational, but as someone who grew up glued to the TV on Saturday morning, who am I to judge? Here are my top 4 picks for toddler programs:

4. The Wiggles

I realize this isn’t a daily TV show, but their DVD’s rock. My daughters enjoy singing along to the nursery rhymes and doing the silly dances this Australian group puts together. Watch the Wiggles long enough and  you’ll start to think Sam (the yellow Wiggle) is kind of cute (trust me on this one). A friend told us he took his daughter to see the Wiggles in concert and I was kind of jealous!

3. Dragon Tales (PBS)

For a time my daughters couldn’t get enough of Max and Emmy… not to mention Ord, Zak, Wheezie and Cassie. Max and Emmy are siblings who find a dragon scale, make a wish and go to Dragon Land. Each episode involves some type of lesson, whether it’s about sharing or not arguing with your siblings. In between the episodes there’s a fun song, which typically teaches a lesson as well. Be warned, though, Wheezie can be a bit grating with her shrill catch-phrase “Loooove It!” but some of the episodes even point out how to overlook personal flaws.

2. Dora the Explorer (Nick, Jr.)

I think you have to be living under a rock to not know who Dora is… or at least not have any toddlers in your house. I thought because of her popularity I would find Dora pretty annoying, but I actually like this spunky gal. Sure, she finds herself in plenty of far-fetched situations, but all in all she’s one determined and resourceful child. My daughters have even picked up some Spanish phrases from the show. (Sidenote: I personally think the cousin Diego spin-off was just a way to capitalize on the boys who don’t want to watch a “girl” show, but that’s just my opinion.

1. Sesame Street (PBS)

How authentic would this list be if Sesame Street didn’t rank number 1?? This show is great. I tend to watch this with my daughters for the memories it brings back of my childhood, although seeing Gordon and Maria and knowing their characters have a teenage daughter makes me feel old! A lot of the skits and scenarios are timeless and it’s just a fun show to watch.  I even joined the Elmo bandwagon, but wonder why he had to ditch best friend Zoe for Abby Cadabby. Couldn’t he be good friends with both of them? This is probably the only show my daughters will watch from beginning to end without being distracted by other things. I wonder what will be happening on the Street when they have children????

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