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.
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A research-backed guide to kids, screen time, and real family life
The goal of our blog is simple: help you make sense of the media already showing up in your home. We break down what child development research actually says about kids’ growing brains and how media can support them. Every article is expert-reviewed, grounded in developmental science, and written by parents, for parents.
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.
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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?
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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
Expert-reviewed by Dr. Kristyn VanDahm
Jan 27, 2026
If At First You Don’t Succeed, Try, Try Again
Why perseverance develops earlier than you think
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Expert-reviewed by Dr. Kristyn VanDahm
Jan 21, 2026
I Always Feel Like… Somebody’s Watching Me
When children struggle, parents often reach for words of encouragement. You can do it! Don’t give up.
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