The best kids’ shows that locked-down parents can enjoy, too
The global pandemic has turned millions of parents into 24/7 caregivers and teachers, in addition to juggling their own full-times jobs. Given the unprecedented circumstances, many have resorted to watching a little more television than usual.
Even though most pediatric authorities recommend limiting screen time—especially for children under 5—even they say it’s okay to be more lenient when you need to be. And there are ways to make the most of television. As Quartz previously reported, watching shows with your kids can be a way to reinforce any lessons the shows bring up. They can also become a topic of conversation to have with your kids during offline time, which should be scheduled just like time in front of the television.
There’s plenty of kid-friendly content out there—Amazon Prime just made all of its children’s content available for free—and some shows are made for adults to relate to as well. We think you’ll like the following options and enjoy them with your kiddos, too.
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