Parents' Guide to

Bluey

By Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 4+

Positive family, social themes in Aussie pup's adventures.

TV Disney Junior , Disney+ Kids' Animation 2019
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Based on 120 parent reviews

jgray
jgray Parent of 2-year-old
March 31, 2022
age 3+

Just a lovely show.

Just a lovely show and good for parents to watch with the tykes as well

This title has:

Educational value
Great messages
Great role models
4 people found this helpful.
Bryanslove98
Bryanslove98 Parent of 5 and 6-year-old
September 2, 2022
age 3+
In a world FULL of hustle and bustle, this show reminds me of what it is like to be (and think like) a child again. Every ounce of being a child- from the sweet learning moments to the tantrums being thrown… it shows real life to children. Mom and Dad step back to see what happens first or to let them figure things out. Not to ignore like others have mentioned. Did they mention Dad giving the girls HIS ice cream after theirs melted? Nope. They only shared the portion of THEIR interest. Give the show a go… watch and decide for yourself, not someone else’s review. I personally find this show adorable and teaches sharing, caring, respect, fun, imagination, and more. It also helps me as a Parent/Guardian to remember to pick my battles- work together and you can accomplish ANYTHING! Be creative, make messes together, HAVE FUN IN LIFE. What on Earth is wrong with ANY of those things🤦🏻‍♀️ Some people will find something from nothing EVERY.DARN.TIME. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This title has:

Educational value
Great messages
3 people found this helpful.
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What's the Story?

BLUEY is the story of an outgoing young blue heeler puppy who finds new and exciting ways to play every day, in games of her own creation and in play with her family and friends. With Bluey's big imagination, an eager young sibling named Bingo, some willing canine friend playmates, and the help of her parents (voiced by David McCormack and Melanie Zanetti), Bluey can turn any situation into an exciting adventure. As she and her companions play, they learn to solve problems, compromise, show patience, and share as well.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (120 ):
Kids say (113 ):

This sweet, family-centered series is almost as adorable as its titular character herself. Bluey's appetite for life is infectious, and she delights in the simple things: a day at the park with friends, an impromptu game with her dad while they wait in a restaurant, and indoor play born of a balloon and some imagination. The stories aren't elaborate, and in that way, they're on par with most viewers' daily experiences.

Not every episode leaves viewers with an obvious lesson, but the show's broader family-related themes and sweet character relationships are assuring in and of themselves. Bluey is a series that presents parental figures who are very much attuned to their kids and who aptly balance the demands of work and family. Even when they're not directly involved in their kids' play, their presence is known in the story and their influence is felt in how the youngsters interact and solve problems.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how Bluey uses her imagination to inspire play. What kinds of scenarios does Bluey imagine? How does imagination help us work out real-world problems?

  • What elements of Australian life and culture do you notice in this series? Is it a focus of the show? Why is it important to understand and respect cultures that are different from our own?

  • Kids: How does Bluey's curiosity help her learn about her world? What topics inspire curiosity in you?

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