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Researchers watched 150 episodes of Bluey – they found it can teach kids about resilience for real life (theconversation.com)
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[–] ICastFist@programming.dev 4 points 13 hours ago

The show airs on local TV here during the afternoons. Yesterday I caught 2 episodes, Exercise (where dad just wanted to do his exercises, but the kids "interrupt" him, so they play with him and he exercises as part of their play) and Vacation (ends up being an episode teaching mom that she can relax while being there with her family)

I'm not a dad, but fuck me if watching it doesn't help understand kids and parents, while also getting some ideas

[–] muusemuuse@sh.itjust.works 2 points 12 hours ago

I wonder what they would say about the owl house in 2025?

[–] Whats_your_reasoning@lemmy.world 16 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

Bluey is such a fantastic show.

While we’re on the topic of series that are good for kids’ resiliency, I’d like to give a shout out to the Pete the Cat books. He doesn’t let minor things get him down, and whether it’s mud on his new shoes or buttons flying off his clothes, he handles things with a cool, calm nature. Nothing rattles Pete the Cat.

[–] Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 20 hours ago

When my son was small, I think I probably had every Pete the Cat book. Such an amazing series, I'm glad you mentioned it.

They're great first time reader books too!

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 3 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

That's great, my kid watch Cailloi and that show turned him into a brat. We had to stop letting him watch that show. Once I started to pay attention I realized that show gave kids bad habits. That character was spoiled.

[–] The_v@lemmy.world 3 points 14 hours ago

Luckily my boys hated that whiney little shit. Even they picked up that he was annoying and bad.

[–] WagnasT@lemmy.world 31 points 1 day ago

I'm not taking advice from a cartoon dog.

-Bandit

[–] bigbabybilly@lemmy.world 68 points 1 day ago (4 children)

I’ve watched 150 episodes of Bluey and have learned that a cartoon can make a grown man cry.

[–] Cyanogenmon@lemmy.world 27 points 1 day ago (3 children)

I strive to be as good a parent as Bandit and Chili are.

The episode that Bingo is having that wild space dream was legitimately visually impressive.

Episode where it's inferred (at least, I don't remember them directly stating it) that Chili's sister can't have children and it bothers her is the one that got me watery-eyed.

On the other hand, the hand puppet unicorn had me pissing myself laughing. "What's your favorite thing to eat?!" "Children..." "Oh.." "Just kidding!"

The staff on Bluey really care about the program, and it shows.

[–] IndiBrony@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I have a t-shirt with Unichorse on it that says "And why should I care?"

It's a hit with parents and kids alike ❤️

[–] Cyanogenmon@lemmy.world 2 points 17 hours ago

And now I've gotta find one for my wife!

[–] lemmy_get_my_coat@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Episode where it's inferred (at least, I don't remember them directly stating it) that Chili's sister can't have children and it bothers her is the one that got me watery-eyed.

I'm very wary of seeing her sister now. First episode was that one and it got us bawling. Then she showed up at the wedding with a baby bump and we lost it again. She is two for two.

[–] Cyanogenmon@lemmy.world 3 points 17 hours ago

AHH I FORGOT HER SISTER SHOWED UP WITH A BUMP

[–] shnizmuffin@lemmy.inbutts.lol 3 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Did you put together that Chili had a miscarriage? (The Show, Sleepytime)

[–] waitaminute@midwest.social 2 points 16 hours ago

Yeah. And that she lost her mom. Chili always gets me crying with her backstory.

[–] RoquetteQueen@sh.itjust.works 5 points 23 hours ago

Oh I cry so easily and I'm pretty sure I've cried at more Bluey episodes than not. My kids are always asking me why I'm crying.

[–] Courantdair@jlai.lu 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Watch Bojack Horseman, you'll see what cartoons can do to grown humans

[–] adhocfungus@midwest.social 4 points 22 hours ago

It definitely made me cry! For very different reasons, though...

[–] Maestro@fedia.io 5 points 1 day ago

The one with Chili's sister who can't have kids is a rough one. I did not expect that from a children's cartoon.

[–] Underwaterbob@sh.itjust.works 7 points 20 hours ago

My daughter is outgrowing Bluey. I think I enjoy it more than she does these days. Haha!

[–] cynar@lemmy.world 30 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I still stand that bluey is actually a guide to good parenting, pretending to be a kids program.

I'm quite a well educated and trained parent (or thought I was). The number of little tricks we've picked up from bluey is almost embarrassing.

[–] But_my_mom_says_im_cool@lemmy.world 11 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

It’s a show that when I’m losing my patience i can go “what would bandit do?” And remind myself to be a good dad and live for my kids

[–] cynar@lemmy.world 6 points 19 hours ago

I've done that more than a few times. It also includes "how to be a good husband, while being a fun dad" along with specific examples for both parents and children.

The hand touching, to get attention, without interrupting was a life (sanity) saver.

[–] victorz@lemmy.world 7 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

It's one of the best family shows of all time, no cap.

[–] David_Eight@lemmy.world 7 points 20 hours ago

No captain for sure, the show is definitely bustling.

[–] subignition@fedia.io 36 points 1 day ago

I mean... from the scraps of it I've seen when spending time with my relatives, it seems like that's probably because it depicts healthy parenting, which is a somewhat scarce resource in this day and age.

[–] 5765313496@lemmy.world 4 points 18 hours ago

Rude.

[–] RoquetteQueen@sh.itjust.works 8 points 23 hours ago

I bought the whole series on dvd for my family because we need it forever and I'm old. It was so good.

[–] janus2@lemmy.zip 21 points 1 day ago

as someone who finds nearly everything my niece watches while I'm babysitting unbearable, Bluey is SUCH a breath of fresh air

[–] But_my_mom_says_im_cool@lemmy.world 2 points 20 hours ago

Bluey is the anti calliou.

[–] omgitsaheadcrab@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 day ago

Fkin love Bluey. Hey Duggee is class too.

[–] SlartyBartFast@sh.itjust.works 2 points 20 hours ago

Yes

[–] Suoko@feddit.it 3 points 1 day ago

I wonder what teen titans go can teach. I would erase their creators if possible.

[–] Randomgal@lemmy.ca 0 points 19 hours ago (2 children)

Isn't this millennial cocomelon?

[–] exasperation@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

No.

Cocomelon is the anti-Bluey: fast cuts designed to keep children's attention, no themes or storylines other than just keeping attention.

Bluey has stories, uses negative space/pauses/unsaid implications for artistic effect and emphasis, and shows actual character growth and development over episodes and seasons. It teaches kids how to interact with other people, and it gently teaches parents ideas about how to be a good parent of young children.

[–] RoquetteQueen@sh.itjust.works 3 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Unpopular opinion but Cocomelon was fine for my kids. They didn't get addicted and it didn't make them act crazy. They just sang some nursery rhymes and practiced their numbers and letters. I don't understand the hate.

[–] Randomgal@lemmy.ca 2 points 13 hours ago

Yeah I don't think it's a big deal either. I don't think Bluey was bad either, but nostalgia makes for great pink-tinted glasses