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Dark deconstructions of children's TV shows/characters?

I've read fantastic, dark - often very political analyses - of TV shows like Thomas the Tank Engine, Teletubbies, Mr.Blobby, and Sesame Street's Oscar the Grouch.... but I'd like to find some more. What other dystopian, playful, surreal, philosophical, deconstructive readings of kid's television shows/characters are out there? [more inside]
posted by 0bvious on Aug 18, 2019 - 11 answers

Kid-appropriate art documentary modern art

Looking for documentaries I can watch with my 4 year old daughter. [more inside]
posted by Potomac Avenue on Jan 29, 2019 - 11 answers

Calming, educational but fun things to watch with young children

We have developed a habit of watching TV once a week with our six year old. It's something we all look forward to (and it means he's not the weirdo at school who doesn't watch ANY TV). We've worked our way through two box sets of Planet Earth and last night we watched Alone in the Wilderness which was wonderful as the narration isn't a million miles away from being like an American Attenborough. [more inside]
posted by dance on Mar 27, 2017 - 24 answers

What is the name of this sleeping puppet show?

On a recent trip to Mexico (like, last month), I was watching TV in my hotel room at night (maybe around 10 pm or later) and found a show that seemed to literally just be a puppet sleeping for about three or more hours. I cannot find anything that makes me feel like I'm not crazy for having seen this. [more inside]
posted by StopMakingSense on Aug 30, 2016 - 6 answers

Positive depictions of consent in kids' media

I'm looking for depictions of healthy consent and boundaries in children's movies, TV shows, and other media. The catch is that I want stuff that does NOT refer to sexual activity directly and that is appropriate for kids under 12. [more inside]
posted by thetortoise on Sep 27, 2015 - 6 answers

Spanish kids' shows for 6-year-old, first-year student?

Our daughter just finished her first year of Spanish in a full-immersion kindergarten. We're looking for good all-Spanish TV shows we can show her (and my wife, who wants to learn) over the summer so she doesn't forget it all. [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky on Jul 6, 2015 - 12 answers

Help me cry happy sappy mommy tears

I basically want to sob on my couch at how childlike children are and how much parents love them beyond words. [more inside]
posted by sestaaak on May 1, 2015 - 16 answers

Watch your vegetables first, then dessert

My ten year old wants to spend most of her summer days on the couch streaming TV over our roku. It is a zillion degrees outside with 200% humidity, so I sort of understand the couch potato impulse. How can I direct her so that her couch potato time doesn't spud her brain? [more inside]
posted by cross_impact on Jul 16, 2013 - 23 answers

Kid friendly grown up movies/TV?

My 10 and 8 year old daughters adored The Nr. 1 Ladies Detective Agency (the TV series). What other made-for-adults movies or TV could we watch together? [more inside]
posted by sively on Jul 11, 2013 - 46 answers

Edutainment about computers

What educational children's shows have an episode about the internet and or computers in general? Episode name or number a bonus! [more inside]
posted by chocolatemilkshakes on Apr 10, 2012 - 13 answers

Short but awesome kids' shows

What are the best kids' shows for ages 6-12? [more inside]
posted by QryHavoq on Jan 19, 2012 - 11 answers

Faint memory of a kid's movie driving me crazy!

Kid's movie/T.V. show? Trying to rediscover some sort of kid's show or movie, possibly misremembered. [more inside]
posted by DisreputableDog on May 30, 2011 - 8 answers

tv pour les petites?

Asking for a friend: French-language TV (or radio) pour les petites? [more inside]
posted by SymphonyNumberNine on Apr 19, 2011 - 7 answers

A band like the Wiggles, but with women?

The Wiggles, but with women? [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library on Apr 29, 2010 - 13 answers

What made-up names does your child use for favorite media?

What made-up names does your very young child call favorite movies, books, games, or television shows? [more inside]
posted by Mo Nickels on Jun 6, 2009 - 33 answers

Is tv really and truly bad for toddlers or am I believing the hype?

Where are all the research papers that say television for children under two is bad? [more inside]
posted by taff on Jun 3, 2008 - 21 answers

Sesame Street-ish show in Spanish?

What Spanish language kids' show (in the USA) would be good to watch for someone trying to pick up Spanish? [more inside]
posted by Flunkie on May 26, 2008 - 9 answers

Monsters with high self-esteem?

"Me not ugly, me is beautiful." Do you know what monster might have said this? [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby on Nov 2, 2007 - 23 answers

Best. TV. ad. ever. (if it actually exists)

SurrealTelevisionAdFilter: Did my friend really see an ad in which a family reacts in abject terror when the cartoon sun character on the juice bottle comes to life at their breakfast table? [more inside]
posted by night kitchen on Oct 29, 2007 - 8 answers

Mark CF...again, shoo

Where can I get recordings and soundtracks of the Australian version of Swap Shop? [more inside]
posted by divabat on May 1, 2007 - 1 answer

Identify this alien-related mid-eighties children's TV show

Help me figure out the name of an alien-related mid-eighties children's TV show... [more inside]
posted by greycap on Jan 29, 2006 - 3 answers

Television Control

I've got four kids, ages 8, 5 and 4. I want to limit their tv viewing. Specifically, it would be great if there were an inexpensive remote switch I could use to turn it off. [more inside]
posted by craniac on May 25, 2005 - 32 answers

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