Recommended by Parents' Choice Foundation
Rachael’s Vacation
Ages 9-11, Recommended by Parents' Choice Foundation, Safe and FunWhat’s Smart About It: Do you have a child that’s interested in international travel and fine dinning? Follow celeb chef Rachael Ray as she explores culinary histories, cultures and cuisine from around the world.
DogTown
Ages 6-9, Ages 9-11, Good Ol' Values, National Geographic, Recommended by Parents' Choice FoundationWhat’s Smart About It: More than just dogs are saved here at America’s largest no kill animal shelter. Thanks to the efforts of the volunteer staff many of these animals get to find new loving homes. Some episodes show sick animals that might upset the younger viewers, but overall this show was made for young ones that would like to learn more about animal care.
The Backyardigans
Ages 3-6, Good Ol' Values, Nickelodeon, Recommended by Parents' Choice Foundation, Safe and FunWhat’s Smart About It: These five silly animals have big imaginations, musical skills, funky dance moves and hope to keep your little ones moving and engaged int heir creative stories that start from…yup, their backyard. Get the song lyrics online and sing along.
Bone Detectives
Ages 9-11, Discovery, History, Recommended by Parents' Choice Foundation, ScienceWhat’s Smart About It: Science and history together in the same show! In every show there’s a mystery to unravel, a life to understand, a world to explore and a death to reveal.
Between the Lions
Ages 3-6, Arts and Reading, PBS, Recommended by Parents' Choice FoundationWhat’s Smart About It: Learning the elements of reading! Catchy songs, videos and cartoon will even help you refresh your own basics of the silent E saying it’s name, the sounds that W makes.
