Lazy Friday

When they were young, I found cartoons and shows for the dvd player to introduce concepts, social values, and academics. Now that they are older, I often appreciate what resources we've found over the years, and bring us back to basics again. Not regression, but simplicity.

So today I feel as though I need to pay homage to the few selected kids shows that have literally coached my children (and myself trying anything to make those skills come out).

Super Why!

So engaging, helped me teach 'D' his alphabet and encouraged him to want to read, speech therapy and anxiety deterred him so often, but special time with mommy watching this brought giggles every time, would snap him out of his stupors. stories and play are not always enough.

Bo On The Go

Just last week I saw an ad for this amazing kids program in a ParentsCanada magazine. When APD and reflux symptoms sprung up on 'D' as an infant, this would put him to sleep. As a preschooler with his toddler brother, this got all three of us on our feet, giggling, and most importantly, certainty that we are all interpreting the messages on the same level. 

Pocoyo

When 'A' was young, this was his favourite. This would be his special program we'd all join in on, and he could demonstrate interest and would cause so much discussion in our house. Made an appearance on his 2nd birthday cake.