TV shows

Mommy and Daddy grew up on Sesame Street, 3-2-1 Contact, and Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. Nowadays, the selection of children's TV shows, particularly educational ones, has expanded.

Among Todd's regularly-watched shows? Caillou, Blue's Clues, Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego Go!

Caillou reminds me of Todd-- little bald boy playing imaginatively. I like Blue's Clues because-- well, it features a darling doggie! The interactive nature of it is fun too. But I think Dora and Diego top the interactivity factor, as well as the puzzle-solving nature of the show.

Today, as Todd was watching Diego, he proclaimed: "I think this is my favorite!"

I would have to agree-- as I said, I like the interaction and thinking factors of the show. But what I like best about it is the recap at the end-- a bit of comprehension testing to review what the kids have learned on the show. Plus-- it's all about rescuing animals-- and instilling a love for animals is definitely something I want for my son :-)