Before you commit to what could be your child's next favorite TV show, let voice actress, Kara Edwards, and child therapist, Laura Orr, break down the good, the bad, and the downright annoying of the many TV programs available to your little ones.
Laura and Kara discuss and review the giant Russian hit, Masha and the Bear. First, the ladies tell us their current favorite "No Kid's Allowed" TV shows in a segment called, Go To Bed! And then they dive deep into all things Masha, including interesting studies on how animal characters affect our children. Finally, they wrap things up with Mompinions...and a question from a mom who is struggling with her little boy thinking everything is a potty ! **Skip ahead to 22:35 to get straight to the review.**
Laura and Kara discuss and review the long-running hit, SpongeBob Squarepants and the show's first series spin-off, Kamp Koral. First, the ladies discuss things they never thought they'd find themselves Googling or purchasing on Amazon...until they had kids. And then they dive deep into all things SpongeBob- including some fascinating studies on the effects of SprongeBob on your kid's test scores! **Skip ahead to 21:25 to get straight to the review.**
Laura and Kara discuss and review the hit Australian children's show: Bluey! First, Laura gives Kara a list of 50 things Kara can do with her accidental bulk order of chopsticks. And then the ladies dive deep into the psychological benefits (and potential problems) with Bluey. **Skip ahead to 21:38 to get straight to the review.**
Laura and Kara discuss and review the children's show: Absurd Planet! The ladies tell us why you need to proceed with caution, especially in episode 3. Kara tells the story of her 5 year old son trying to talk to girls, and Laura tells us why 99% of people are in therapy. **Skip ahead to 15:58 to get straight to the review.**
Laura and Kara discuss and review the children's show: Waffles + Mochi, starring Michelle Obama! (what?!) Also, learn how the ladies handle their picky little eaters, and what they plan to do with their kids...teeth?! Ew! **Skip ahead to 19:15 to get straight to the review.**
Laura and Kara discuss and review the children's show: Puffin Rock and they are not on the same page! Also, Laura talks about playing the Wicked Step Mother with her daughter and Kara discusses grief during Covid. **Skip ahead to the 21 minute mark to get straight to the review.**
Kara and Laura discuss the Netflix series: Izzy's Koala World and tell you if they think your children should watch it. Also, Laura gets workout shamed, the ladies discuss why not everybody loves Koalas, and Kara talks about her childhood as the daughter of a taxidermist. **Skip ahead to the 12:41 minute mark to get straight to the review.**
Meet Kara Edwards and Laura Orr, your hosts for Should They Watch It? Learn a little about their lives, their goals for this podcast, and which tv shows had the most influence on them growing up (Did someone say Saved by the Bell?!).
