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The Good Night Show

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 2.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Say goodnight with this evening soother.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 2 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The host promotes sharing and other good behavior.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Good Night Show

Parents need to know that this three-hour block of hosted programming is designed to wind kids down after a busy day (although opinion is divided on whether that's the best way to get ready for bed). The host and other characters successfully combine kid-friendly, soothing activities with stellar preschool television shows.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about preparing for bed. What do you do to get ready for bed? How can you wind down after a busy day? Is TV a good calm-down option? What are some other quiet, pre-bed activities?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    FINALLY!...

    ....when you are trying to lie down for bedtime watch something on TV with your little ones .. you know you can always count in Sprout ! please keep up the good work ... my three boys always know they can put it on sprout anytime and theres something good to watch ; and parents we dont have to worry about what "might " come on that may be inappropriate; I see in no way that it keeps my boys from going to bed , or sleep; WE LOVE SPROUT GOOD NIGHT SHOW!

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    What happened to Thomas???

    I was wondering what happened to THomas and Friends. It was on the Good night show at 8:15, my son loves that show and now it is no longer on. It is in the program guide and on the TV guide but the show doesn't come on. Can you please let me know why it was taken off or when it is on. So my son can watch it again. THank you Jennifer Dobe

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    4 year old loves it.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    My son's favorite way to start his wind down to bedtime

    The host (Nina) and Star are engaging and soothing at the same time -- a difficult thing to do and they do it well. The cartoons they show in between segments are also soothing and calming. There is nothing sweeter than the goodnight songs sung to hush the fish and the little sproutlets watching. I also like how you don't have to watch all 2 hours (which I would not want my son watching 2 hours of TV) but you can pick up at any point and feel like you are getting the full experience. PBS Sprout really does preschool programming well and this, in my opinion, is the cream of the crop.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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