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Sheira & Loli's Dittydoodle Works

(Rated NR, Children's live action, Starring Sheira Brayer, Leora Brayer, Janeece Freeman, Where to watch: PBS, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Music and positive lessons hit high note for tots.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series promotes positive life lessons like being a good listener, respecting differences, and enhancing self-esteem.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Each episode ends with an invitation to viewers to visit the show's Web site.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Sheira & Loli's Dittydoodle Works

Parents need to know that this lively series for preschoolers mixes relatable storylines with award-winning music and positive life lessons about topics like self-esteem, healthy living, and respecting differences. Kids will easily relate the issues the characters experience and will learn constructive ways to handle similar situations in their own lives. While parents can certainly feel comfortable sharing this show with their kids, keep in mind that its focus is more on promoting its thematic positive messages than on education.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the issues raised in each episode relate to their own kids' experiences. Kids: What problem did Sheira and Loli have to solve today? How did they do it? Who helped them? Have you ever felt the way they did? What did you do? Also, does the music help you remember the show's lessons?
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