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By Grace Montgomery
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Purple dino takes the fear out of doctor and dental visits.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 2+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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Barney: Let's Go to the Doctor
What's the Story?
Barney (Dean Wendt) wants to have his picture taken but wants to make sure his teeth are shiny and clean first. With some fun songs, Barney explains how to brush your teeth and what happens when you go to the dentist. After everyone is done brushing, Baby Bop (Julie Johnson) falls and scrapes her arm. Barney and the other kids wash their hands, then explain to Baby Bop what happens when you go to the doctor and how doctors help you feel better and stay healthy. But then Baby Bop's teddy gets a boo-boo, too! Fortunately, Dr. Barney and Dr. Riff (Michaela Dietz) are here to help, and the two explain what a veterinarian is and how a vet can help animals stay healthy, too.
Is It Any Good?
Although Barney may not be most parents' cup of tea, this video does a great job of taking the fear out of doctor and dental visits with a mix of original songs and a few old favorites. It also has some fun songs that might help encourage reluctant kids to brush their teeth or find new ways to get up and get moving. The scene at a real dentist's office that shows what a dental visit actually entails is especially helpful.
Some kids may get bored with the repetition, however, as the same themes are repeated throughout the DVD. A few songs also are repeated more than once, with parents' least favorite -- "I Love You, You Love Me" -- repeated a whopping three times. But kids feeling anxiety about going to the doctor or the dentist will probably find the messages especially reassuring.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about healthy habits. What healthy habits are important to develop? Do you practice them?
Why is it important to see the doctor and dentist regularly?
Are you scared to go to the doctor or dentist? What are ways to overcome your fear?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : November 6, 2012
- Cast : Julie Johnson , Michaela Dietz , Dean Wendt
- Director : Jim Rowley
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Asian Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Lyons Group
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Run time : 52 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : March 4, 2020
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