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Backyard Habitat

(Rated TV-G, Educational, Starring David Mizejewski, Molly Pesce, Where to watch: Animal Planet, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    A better place for animals -- for all ages.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Help the world's animals starting in your own backyard.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Mention of creating spaces in which animals can mate.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Many mentions of partner organization National Wildlife Federation.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Backyard Habitat

Parents need to know that this show transforms backyard settings across the country into safe habitats for local flora and fauna. It's an excellent program for junior nature-buffs or budding landscape contractors, and the producers do a fair job of covering a varied range of backyard settings. Both language and content are appropriate for all ages, though there's some discussion of creating safe places in the backyard for animals to mate that might prompt questions.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the specific animals studied, where they live, what they eat, and other facts. Parents can talk about how the animals' habitats are threatened and what can be done to help them. For older kids interested in becoming naturalists, parents can talk about careers that involve working with animals.

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