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Children’s TV Feature Writer: Christine Pollock

From reviews of classics like Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, Reading Rainbow, and Sesame Street to newer shows like Go Diego Go!, Wonder Pets, Franklin and Curious George, we've got the educational and entertaining preschool to teen programming you need to know about as a teacher or parent.

Check here for news related to children's TV, tips for developing healthy viewing habits and recent articles and blogs that cover everything from blocking violent programming to upcoming specials perfect for family viewing. You'll also find links to online games, printables, and craft ideas that feature favorite characters such as Diegoand Hannah Montana.

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Feature Writer Articles in Children’s TV

Presidents' Day Preschool and Grade School Films
Celebrate the birthdays and history of United States' Presidents and Washington DC through fabulous family-friendly preschool TV and films.


Contributing Articles in Children’s TV

Ben Stiller to Guest On Phineas and Ferb
Disney XD announced award-winning actor Stiller will guest on its hit cartoon series The Adventures of Phineas and Ferb. A movie is also slated for 2011.
King Cryolophosaurus Appears on Dinosaur Train
This educational and always entertaining depiction of the prehistoric world imagines the original King as a Jurassic-era, hip-shaking golden-voiced star.
Noonbory & the Super 7 Television Show Review
The animated superheroes in the educational preschool tv show Noonbory & the Super 7 teach kids problem solving skills, the five senses, and the importance of teamwork.
Fraggle Rock, the Animated Series DVD
Fraggle Rock, the Animated Series, was a Saturday morning cartoon that continues the adventures begun in Jim Henson's muppet show, and features the same characters.
Healthy Eating a Garden Party for Jennie Garth
Jennie Garth's new NBC Web series takes viewers from "plant to plate" and offers tips and recipes to freshen up vegetable dishes.
Yo Gabba Gabba: Birthday Boogie DVD Review
The Yo Gabba Gabba!: Birthday Boogie DVD contains episodes of the popular educational preschool show that teach about birthdays, pretend play, talents, and ways to ride.
Dora the Explorer Let's Explore DVD Review
The Dora the Explorer: Let's Explore: Dora's Greatest Adventures DVD collects together classic Nick Jr. Dora episodes that teach preschoolers problem-solving skills.
Garfield, The Comical Cat
A look at the creation and history of Garfield, a celebrated fictional character by cartoonist, Jim Davis.
Tiswas - Chris Tarrant and Custard Pies
In the late seventies if you were a child Saturday morning TV posed a choice, did you watch the safe and sound Swap Shop or did you watch the mayhem of Tiswas?
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas Review
Computer-animated sequel to the Disney holiday special Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas collects together five funny stories that teach lessons about family & friendship
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas Review
Starring classic Disney cartoon characters, the Disney holiday special Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas collects together three funny, touching animated Christmas stories
Bah Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas Review
The animated children's Christmas special Bah Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas teaches a lesson about Christmas spirit through a slapstick retelling of A Christmas Carol
Rudolph & Robert
Most people know Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer from the television special or Christmas song. But before television and radio, Rudolph had his start at Montgomery Ward.
Dora Celebrates Three Kings Day! DVD Review
The Dora the Explorer DVD Dora Celebrates Three Kings Day! teaches preschoolers about a traditional Mexican holiday that takes place on Epiphany, January 6.
Go Diego Go! Diego Saves Christmas! DVD Review
The Go Diego Go! Diego Saves Christmas! DVD features a Christmas Diego episode that teaches about animal homes and attributes, focusing on facts about llamas.

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