Netflix is a name that more and more people are throwing around these days. But what does this mean for parents? It means that for under $10 a month, your family will have access to hundreds of popular kids’ shows. Netflix gives you a lot of power as a parent.
One of the coolest features that Netflix has to offer is that you can have profiles set up for your family members. This enables you to control to an extent what your children are watching. When you setup a profile for your kids, Netflix will adjust the programs that it suggests for your child to watch automatically. Your child will be able to edit their own favorites, and access shows that they watch on a regular basis with ease.
Out of all of the shows that Netflix has to offer, there are a few that stand out to most kids. Some of the shows that are on Netflix Kids weren’t ever released in the United States until they were available on Netflix. You can even browse the most popular shows and movies that are currently available on Netflix Kids. Here are a few popular shows that your kids may have never even heard of:
The Magic School Bus
The Magic School Bus has been around for decades, and is making its major comeback via Netflix Kids. A forgotten favorite of our own childhood is making its name known amongst our kids. The Magic School Bus is an excellent informative show about Ms. Frizzle, and her curious students. Every episode provides a learning experience that kids are sure to remember.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
A beloved children’s book for the ages, The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a win for any kid. It isn’t quite a cutting edge cartoon, but it is very unique, and will hold kids’ interest better than a lot of shows. And, there is a nifty science lesson in store for kids that watch The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Oscar’s Oasis
Oscar’s Oasis could be one of the silliest kids’ shows that Netflix has to offer. It is the tale of an unlucky lizard that is trying his hardest to make due in the desert wasteland that is his home. Sound too dry? Nonsense! Oscar’s Oasis is a silly adventure that will have the whole family laughing hysterically.
Twisted Whiskers
What do kids love more than animals? Silly, caricatures of crazy animals, of course. Twisted Whiskers is exactly what its name implies; a zany cartoon full of comedic creatures.
LeapFrog Adventures
LeapFrog is a learning program geared towards younger children. Headlined by a jolly green guy named Leap, the show takes kids on several learning adventures. During LeapFrog Adventures, your child will explore the alphabet, counting, shapes, and much more.
Netflix is quickly becoming the new cable television. For some people, it beats paying for cable. For others, it is just too convenient to pass up. And for parents, Netflix is a useful tool to help keep your kids satisfied.
Travis Newville
Breckenridge, Michigan