A closer look at the shows they love

What they model, and how to think about the media showing up in your home

What's Actually Worth Watching: Recapping Our Conversation with a Children's Media Researcher
Maka Marketing Team

Maka Marketing Team

Jul 28, 2026

What's Actually Worth Watching: Recapping Our Conversation with a Children's Media Researcher

One thing that comes up time and again when we talk with parents is: “how can I tell if a show is actually good for my kid?”

How Kids Learn to Love Animals: From Gentle Hands to Early Empathy
Expert-reviewed by Dr. Kristyn VanDahm

Expert-reviewed by Dr. Kristyn VanDahm

May 22, 2026

How Kids Learn to Love Animals: From Gentle Hands to Early Empathy

Kids are naturally drawn to animals, but empathy and understanding take time to develop. Here's what research says about building early connections with nature and how high-quality media can support.

How Do You Know If a Kids' Show Is Actually Good?
Expert-reviewed by Dr. Kristyn VanDahm

Expert-reviewed by Dr. Kristyn VanDahm

Apr 24, 2026

How Do You Know If a Kids' Show Is Actually Good?

We evaluate every show on 7 developmental domains. Here's the framework, and what parents should actually look for.

child development
When Do Kids Understand Seasons and Weather? And How High-Quality Shows Support Their Curiosity
Expert-reviewed by Dr. Kristyn VanDahm

Expert-reviewed by Dr. Kristyn VanDahm

Apr 14, 2026

When Do Kids Understand Seasons and Weather? And How High-Quality Shows Support Their Curiosity

There is a classic Peppa Pig episode called "Muddy Puddles" where Peppa and George desperately want to play outside after it rains.

environmental awarenessscience curiosity
What Parents Really Want to Know About Kids and Screens: A Recap of Our Webinar with Vivvi
Maka Marketing Team

Maka Marketing Team

Apr 13, 2026

What Parents Really Want to Know About Kids and Screens: A Recap of Our Webinar with Vivvi

One of the questions we hear most from parents is how do I actually navigate screens in a way that supports my child’s development?

webinarevent
When Do Kids Start Making Friends? And How Can High-Quality Shows Support?
Expert-reviewed by Dr. Kristyn VanDahm

Expert-reviewed by Dr. Kristyn VanDahm

Mar 30, 2026

When Do Kids Start Making Friends? And How Can High-Quality Shows Support?

Children begin forming the foundations of friendship in infancy. Here's what the research says about how friendship develops — and how high quality media and stories can actually support it.

social awarenesssocial confidencesocial cues