Smart Television Alliance | Recommendations » Good Ol’ Values http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:04:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Dr. King – Documentary http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/dr-king-documenraty http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/dr-king-documenraty#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:13:46 +0000 admin http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/?p=708 What’s Smart About It: Host Tom Brokaw brings to life the heroic story of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and displays the leader’s remarkable journey for civil rights and racial integration

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]]> http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/dr-king-documenraty/feed 0 The Upside Down Show http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/the-upside-down-show http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/the-upside-down-show#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:24:19 +0000 admin http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/?p=691 What’s Smart About It: Two brothers that don’t get out much (literally) take preschoolers on adventures in every episode in this live action show.  There are lessons taught such as cooperation, meeting friends and thinking about the world around them.

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]]> http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/the-upside-down-show/feed 0 Charlie & Lola http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/charlie-lola http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/charlie-lola#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:15:28 +0000 admin http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/?p=681 What’s Smart About It: Adorable British siblings are having fun learning about new foods, getting a haircut and losing a tooth.   The show is simple, and kind, the characters are articulate and provide a great example for kids.

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]]> http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/charlie-lola/feed 0 DogTown http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/dogtown http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/dogtown#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:08:16 +0000 admin http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/?p=672 What’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.

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]]> http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/dogtown/feed 0 Get Fresh With Sara Snow http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/get-fresh-with-sara-snow http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/get-fresh-with-sara-snow#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:40:12 +0000 admin http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/?p=668 What’s Smart About It: Get fresh and green with Sara as she shows people that the benefits of being organic can help your health, the environment and even your pocketbook.  Sensible alternatives and practical tips are offered by this green believer as she guides people and companies improve their lifestyles and business practices.

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]]> http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/get-fresh-with-sara-snow/feed 0 The Cosby Show http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/the-cosby-show http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/the-cosby-show#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:03:26 +0000 admin http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/?p=659 What’s Smart About It: One of the first and maybe the best network programs that featured a professional African-American family.  Great parents are raising respectful and interesting kids, and with every episode there’s a problem to overcome with some commonsense and a whole lot of love.

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]]> http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/the-cosby-show/feed 0 The Backyardigans http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/the-backyardigans http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/the-backyardigans#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:23:14 +0000 admin http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/?p=655 What’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 in their creative stories that start from…yup, their backyard.  Get the song lyrics online and sing along.

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]]> http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/the-backyardigans/feed 0 Yo Gabba Gabba! http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/yo-gabba-gabba http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/yo-gabba-gabba#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:21:37 +0000 admin http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/?p=646 What’s Smart About It:DJ Lance Rock gets your little ones up dancing, moving and shaking while teaching lessons like forgiveness, friendship and healthy eating.  Great colors and characters draw kids in to this fun and educational techno colored world.

Quick Snapshot: Part live action and part animated five fun characters and a DJ mixed up dancing and learning with hip hop beats.

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]]> http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/yo-gabba-gabba/feed 0 Sesame Street http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/sesame-street http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/sesame-street#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:53:08 +0000 admin http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/?p=629 What’s Smart About It: It’s not just about letters, numbers, shapes and colors on Sesame Street. Big issues are tackled as well, such as, missing a family member, loneliness, even poor self esteem.  In the end the messages are always positive and helpful.   Sesame Street has been on for 40 years and has introduced children to everything from different cultures, people and ideas, to the fuzziest Muppets of all time.

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]]> http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/sesame-street/feed 0 Little People, Big World http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/little-people-big-world http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/little-people-big-world#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:10:33 +0000 admin http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/?p=552 What’s Smart About It: A family faces and overcomes amazing challenges, a model of strength and compassion.

Quick Snapshot: Matt and Amy, both 4 feet tall, face a variety of challenges in raising their four children: twins Jeremy and Zach, who is 2-feet shorter than his brother, and younger siblings Molly and Jacob, who like Jeremy are average height. Together they live on a 34-acre Oregon farm that serves as part playground and part moneymaker.

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