Smart Television Alliance | Recommendations » Safe and Fun 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 Rachael’s Vacation http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/rachaels-vacation http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/rachaels-vacation#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:51:10 +0000 admin http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/?p=702 What’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.

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]]> http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/rachaels-vacation/feed 0 Grossology http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/grossology http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/grossology#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:35:39 +0000 admin http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/?p=697 What’s Smart About It: Follow along as Ty and Abby fight invading bacteria, viruses and other nasty things on a battlefield that just  happens to be in someone’s body…Gross! The  duo uses science and a knowledge of biology to beat back the invaders and keep people healthy.

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]]> http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/grossology/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 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 Jeopardy! http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/jeopardy http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/jeopardy#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:28:35 +0000 admin http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/?p=624 What’s Smart About It: Even though it seems TV has gotten progressively dumber over the years Jeopardy! hasn’t given in.   It’s been the same tough answers (you have to provide the questions) for 25 years.

Quick Snap Shot: It’s Jeopardy! Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know that this perennial quality quiz show is on at 7pm, you have to answer in the form of a question and Alex Trebek knows all!

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]]> http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/jeopardy/feed 0 Antiques Roadshow http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/antiques-roadshow http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/antiques-roadshow#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:45:31 +0000 admin http://www.smarttelevisionalliance.org/recommendations/?p=614 What’s Smart About It: This parent’s favorite just might get the kids hooked on antiques and history.  The slower pace of the program might be difficult for some younger viewers but there’s nothing like guessing the right price of a 18th century French oak desk.
Quick Snap Shot: Probably the safest show on television.  Play along and be the appraiser as people come in with expensive family heirlooms or more likely garage sale junk.

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