The only reason that I’m admitting to this is because I know I’m not the only one (desperately) trying to get my child interested in TV for a little peace and semi-quiet. I am currently watching Barney. The Fiendling occasionally glances up from his current state of on-the-go and does a little baby dance, but for the most part he’s completely disinterested. I think Barney’s pretty lame too, but the songs are pretty damn catchy.
Other shows he’s not interested in include Teletubbies, Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, Caillou, Dragon Tales and some show about a singing sloth. My mother swears he likes the Simpsons but I’ve seen no evidence of this at home.
Last night I woke up coughing at two in the morning and it didn’t stop for two hours. I haven’t mentioned this lately, but bronchitis sucks. Sucks, I tell you. After the coughing finally subsided after two doses of cough medicine and plenty of mind over matter self-convincing, the Fiendling woke up at four for an early breakfast. We both went back to sleep, but my god, I am tired. He woke up bright and early and crawled to the edge of our rather high bed and slithered right off. I grabbed his ankle just before the 6 inch drop onto hard wood floor. He thought it was a laugh riot. I just want to go back to bed. A nice morning of PBS kids would be lovely.
Mix | 14-Dec-06 at 11:10 am | Permalink
Try Baby Einstein - everyone says it works!
karmajenn | 14-Dec-06 at 2:44 pm | Permalink
I suggest Noggin. I don’t know what channel it is in your area. Totally geared to pre-preschoolers. Emerson digs Jack’s Big Music Show. And there are no commercials.
Also, FEEL BETTER. Bronchitis is no joke.
Phc | 14-Dec-06 at 3:45 pm | Permalink
It’s all about repetition. It has to be the same episode over and over. Tivo is your friend.
oz | 14-Dec-06 at 6:22 pm | Permalink
You need Baby Einstein. As far as I know, we’re still on for a playdate tomorrow. I’ll bring you some Steiny, so you can borrow it and see if it works its magic before buying one yourself.
Erin | 15-Dec-06 at 10:00 pm | Permalink
I’m with Phc re: the repetition. I think that’s the only reason why Charlotte is at all into Sesame Street. We watch the same episode OnDemand until it goes away. I’ve now seen the episode “Play Date” about 128 times.
Kelly | 22-Dec-06 at 8:05 am | Permalink
For the love of God, keep him away from Caillou! If you allow him to keep watching, he will develop a horrible affinity for whining.
I agree with the suggestion to get Noggin on your cable - my kids love Jack’s big music show, too. No commercials, which is key, they do little language, math and music segments instead.
Didn’t you see the 10 shows to avoid on my blog? Learn from the wisdom of those who have suffered before you! http://www.lawmummy.com/2005/08/the_teletubbies.html
jsp | 04-Jan-07 at 10:41 pm | Permalink
Hi-5, Go Diego Go