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From the first day of summer, both parents and kids start counting. Parents, until the expensive and trying slog that is the break is over. Kids, until the anxious days of a new school year are upon them. That doesn’t mean back to school is something that should drive us apart. This is a time for families to come together, too — for parents to impart a bit of their excitement, and kids to see that learning and socializing and getting back to a routine can be fun.
So how can parents bring everyone together? Through movies and books, podcasts and TV. Put them in front of an entertaining show with the right message and they may start to see it our way.
From great books to navigating the best of Bluey! to thinking about good internet safety practices, here’s Fatherly’s guide to getting the best out of the back-to-school moment, for both your kids and yourself.
Smarter Screen Time
26 Years Ago, One Underrated Nature Show Drove Kids Wild
Leapin' lemurs weren't the only reason this show was so popular
The Best Back-to-School TV Episodes For Every Age
Timeless back-to-school episodes for kids, from toddlerhood through high school.
Star Wars Has Finally Made A Truly Great Kids Show
And it was possible with a little help from Doc McStuffins
Long Live Bluey!
All The Banned Or Censored 'Bluey' Episodes — And Why They Were Given The Boot
Bluey is the most beloved show on the planet. But you can’t see all the original versions in the United States.
Here Are The Rules To 19 'Bluey' Games Straight From The Show
Here’s how to actually play Bluey games from the show with the whole family in real life.
One Controversial Bluey Character Isn’t Actually All That Bad
Maybe Muffin is a work in progress.
Hurray for Mister Rogers!
The Best of The Best
The 100 Best Kids TV Shows Of All Time
From modern classics to the shows we parents grew up on, there’s never been a better time to be a kid with a clicker.
Better Books
Three Cheers for Raffi!
Read More
The Best Back-to-School Books For Every Age and Stage
Smart reads for a crucial time.
Making Back To School Fun
Back to school can be a conflicted time. Parents want it, kids don't, and the transition is all the more stressful for it. What to do? Make it fun. For real. That's just what we do in this guide.
26 Years Ago, One Underrated Nature Show Drove Kids Wild
Leapin' lemurs weren't the only reason this show was so popular
'Choose Your Own Adventure' Books Taught A Generation How To Make Bad Decisions
Choose Your Own Adventure for life.
One Controversial Bluey Character Isn’t Actually All That Bad
Maybe Muffin is a work in progress.
Watching Bluey Gives Kids One Surprising Educational Benefit
The hidden brilliance of Bluey is...classical music!
We Played Bluey: The Videogame — Here’s What Families Need To Know
The Heeler family has arrived as a real video game. And it’s pretty good!
How One Underrated Chapter Book Helped Kids Talk About Trauma
It might not be as well-known as the Ramona series, but Dear Mr. Henshaw could be Beverly Cleary’s most important book
