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The aptly named heroine of this show demonstrates how to overcome obstacles by staying true to yourself.

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Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation (Disney XD)
Parents Need to Know...

that this holiday special based on the popular Phineas and Ferb cartoon greatly exaggerates the main characters' abilities to act on their hair-brained ideas (toboggans made out of their beds, for instance) -- but that’s the essence of ... read more

Age 5+
Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation
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Merry Madagascar (NBC)
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that this holiday special sequel to the popular Madagascar films has strong positive messages about generosity and goodwill. Expect some very mild flirting between a penguin and a reindeer and a reference to a character’s “booty,” ... read more

Age 6+
Merry Madagascar
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Fanboy and Chum Chum (Nickelodeon)
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that there’s little depth to this over-the-top show about two friends who fancy themselves superheroes, but their thrill-seeking adventures will appeal to young tweens with vivid imaginations of their own. Exaggerated, comic-style ... read more

Age 7+
Fanboy and Chum Chum
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The Garfield Show (Cartoon Network)
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that this CGI-animated series based on the long-running comic strip by Jim Davis offers more of the same exaggerated antics that viewers have come to expect from the infamously greedy orange tabby. Garfield is a model of irksome behavior, ... read more

Age 6+
The Garfield Show
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Naruto Shippuden (Disney XD)
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that this compelling anime series about the adventures of a teenage apprentice ninja and his friends picks up two years after the popular Naruto series left off. There’s plenty of action, though it’s not excessive, and some ... read more

Age 11+
Naruto Shippuden
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Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space (NBC)
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that this Halloween special is far less intense than the Monsters vs. Aliens movie. Violence is limited to the self-imposed implosion of mutant pumpkins from eating too much candy, and the only weapon in use is a machine gun that’s used ... read more

Age 6+
Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space
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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Choo Choo Express (Disney Channel)
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that this lively holiday special starring the characters from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse will appeal to preschoolers’ imaginations and encourage them to use skills like shape and color identification, patterns, and sequential thinking. ... read more

Age 2+
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Choo Choo Express
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Shelldon (NBC)
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that the characters in this underwater-set series are a quirky group of aquatic creatures with extreme personalities, including a few who are chronically grouchy/rude and at least one who picks on and intimidates his peers. Although the ... read more

Age 7+
Shelldon
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Jungle Junction (Disney Channel)
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that this energetic series will capture preschoolers’ attention with its colorful, friendly characters and imaginative setting. Kids will relate to the troubles that the friends face and will pick up good ideas as they watch the ... read more

Age 3+
Jungle Junction
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Gormiti (Cartoon Network)
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that this action cartoon will appeal to kids' sense of fantasy. Since Gormiti centers on ongoing battles between good and evil over the domination of a mystical world, expect plenty of cartoon-style violence (explosions, collisions, ... read more

Age 7+
Gormiti
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Casper's Scare School (Cartoon Network)
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that this enjoyable animated series (based on the movie of the same name) features an appealing cast of kid-friendly versions of traditionally creepy creatures like ghosts, vampires, and zombies -- with very little of the scary content ... read more

Age 6+
Casper's Scare School
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Willa's Wild Life (NBC, ION)
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that this animated series from the creator of Oswald is perfectly age appropriate for young kids. The simple stories are easy for kids to grasp, and they'll likely relate to some of the issues Willa faces (like wanting a certain hair ... read more

Age 4+
Willa's Wild Life
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Rubbadubbers (Sprout)
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that this energetic series -- and its bath-dwelling characters -- will appeal to preschoolers’ sense of imaginative play and their endless questions about, well, everything. As the characters put their musings ("If only I could ... read more

Age 2+
Rubbadubbers
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Noonbory and the Super 7 (CBS)
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that this preschool-targeted series is filled with positive messages about teamwork, friendship, and appreciation for people’s unique talents. The characters learn that their powers are more effective when they join forces, reminding ... read more

Age 3+
Noonbory and the Super 7
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The Super Hero Squad Show (Cartoon Network)
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that this action-packed, tongue-in-cheek cartoon skewers the traditional image of superhero teams saving the world. The heroes in this show (all drawn from the vast Marvel Comics universe) constantly bicker over who gets to take on the ... read more

Age 7+
The Super Hero Squad Show
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Busytown Mysteries (CBS)
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that this preschool series stars the characters of Richard Scarry’s beloved children’s books. As the young characters solve mysteries, they encourage kids to think critically about the world around them and introduce them to basic ... read more

Age 3+
Busytown Mysteries
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RollBots (CW)
Parents Need to Know...

that this animated cop series for kids doesn't have any sex, drinking/smoking, or swearing, but there’s plenty of fighting and many chase scenes. The main characters are all robotic balls that can turn into spheres and quickly roll ... read more

Age 7+
RollBots
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Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps (PBS Kids)
Parents Need to Know...

that precocious mouse Angelina often finds herself in situations that will resonate with preschoolers, like wanting to be in the spotlight ... or getting reprimanded by a teacher. As Angelina works out solutions to her problems, she ... read more

Age 3+
Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps
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Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5 (Cartoon Network)
Parents Need to Know...

that this animated series inspired by Hot Wheels toys has plenty of high-speed automotive action and cartoon violence. The Battle Force 5 team's ultra-high-tech cars have computerized weapons systems -- which come in handy when they visit ... read more

Age 6+
Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5
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Stoked (Cartoon Network)
Parents Need to Know...

that this series from the creators of Total Drama Island and 6teen focuses on teen characters who are spending their summer working, surfing, and flirting. The scenario and the characters are pretty believable for an animated series, and ... read more

Age 9+
Stoked
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Total Drama Action (Cartoon Network)
Parents Need to Know...

that this sequel to popular animated reality spoof Total Drama Island is best enjoyed by tweens and teens who can appreciate its satirical view of real-life shows like Survivor. For this age group, there's nothing really worrisome beyond ... read more

Age 10+
Total Drama Action
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