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My favorite TV shows for young children (pre-schoolers)

Now that my daughter is getting older she is getting much more interested in television. I used to just leave it on for background noise during the day but now I find more and more that she will actually be paying attention to the TV and she has learned quite a few things, so I'm happy! With that being said I definitely do not agree with children who sit in front of the TV all day especially at her age but sometimes 30 minutes of education can be a good thing plus it's always nice for mom to get a quick break during the day, I use this time to shower sometimes if I can't get one the night before (while she is safe in her playpen of course).

1. Dora the Explorer. This is pretty much a given, Dora taught my girl to count to 10 in Spanish (she just turned 2), her colours, shapes, sizes. Dora has been a great asset, and it gets a thumbs up from me on the educational scale.

2. Super why. This show is about four kids in Fairytale land who help solve problems by going by lessons taught in books (fairytale morals). This show is teaching my daughter how to spell and read. I was amazed when she started reading the words on the screen! 

3. Ni hao, Ki-Lan. It's about a Chinese kid and her friends. It teaches Chinese, friendship skills and problem solving.

4. Yo Gabba Gabba. Biz Marky....'nuff said. LOL just playin', but for real though. I love this show and I'm a grown up. This show taught my kid how to beat-box, how to interact with other kids, hygiene, manners and there is usually really cool celebrity guests.

5. Franklin. For obvious reasons. I used to read the books as a kid and now me and my daughter watch this one together, its great bonding time. Franklin teaches problem solving and friendship skills.

What kind of shows did you watch when you were young? I can remember watching The Care Bears when I was young and I was always jealous of the kids that got help from them LOL

My Favorite TV Moms

You ever watch a TV show and go 'Man, I wish she was my mom!' I do. Here is a list of all the moms I enjoy watching on television!

1. Lois Griffin. She's young, cool, funny and most of all, animated.

LOL at this video everytime. I know what that's like, kid wears you out, need a break from said kid, no break allowed :(

2. Kitty Forman. She is definatly my favorite, retro mom FTW!

"I'm just glad we caught you boys before this became an everyday thing!" - Kitty Forman

3. Roseanne. Oh the sarcasm LOL

4. Clair Huxtable. She's rich and sophisticated (but not snobby), and an all 'round great mom.

5. Lorelai Gilmore. For a single mom, she does an awesome job. Her kid is a straight A student who does nothing but study and be good, how does she do it!?! This one is a music video but I like it.

Top 10 Fav Guilty Pleasures (TV)

As a single mom I don't get much time to myself but when I put my kid down for the night I finally get a chance to relax!! Here is a list of TV shows that I enjoy watching! 

Also, no order because I love them all!! 

1.General Hospital. Yes, soaps. The majority of the female population watches soaps, why? because there is enough drama and romance to keep us going for the day. It's on in the daytime but I have a DVR and just set it to record and watch it after dark.

2. True Blood. This show is amazing. It has everything from vampires to violence, to sex, to drama, definitly a must see and did I mention VAMPIRES?? It doesn't hurt that most of the cast are good to look at either.

3. Skins. This is a UK drama about teenagers and I love it. The only thing I don't like is how the seasons are so short and you have to wait until the next year for more.

4. 90210. Obvious. This show was around when I was a kid and now they brought it back with younger, hotter and more scandalous storylines.

5. Spartacus: Blood and Sand. ANDY WHITFIELD. that is all.... 

joking :) everything about this show is awesome and if you haven't seen it, you HAVE to.

6. Grey's Anatomy. Drama, drama, drama and hot interns hooking up with doctors in on call rooms.

7. Glee. Because it's funny to watch high school kids break out into song in the middle of the hallway. If only high school was really that awesome.

8. Desperate Housewives. Everyone has a secret and secrets always come out therefore this show is good entertainment, even got my ex hooked (actually got him hooked on all of these shows) LOL who says guys don't watch drama...

9. Weeds. One of the funniest shows I have ever seen, MILF from the 'burbs who sells pot = hilarious.

10. The L Word. Awesome show was awesome until the last season, probably why it got canceled but I still love watching re-runs!

For more info on shows, links in show titles. Thanks for reading :)