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Though most of TV may indeed be "bubble gum for the mind" the best of children's programming includes fun and instructional content that teaches kids about the universe, the meaning of family and friendship, or otherwise how to cope in the sometimes confusing world of - ugh - adults.

Check out our best guide to learning more about what the kids are watching, how it effects their developent, along with what's recommended by health and educational experts around the Web...

Nick Jr. - From the Nick Channel with times and schedules for kids' favorites such as Dora the Explorer and Blues Clues, plus online animated features and games.

PBS Kids - TV Times - Just what it says, with American public broadcasting scheduled times in your area to watch all top favorites including Sesame Street, Barney & Friends, Zoom, Between the Lions, Reading Rainbow and more...

ABC Kids - The online guide to the U.S. TV station's Saturday morning lineup with info and games related to their top hits such as That's So Raven, Kim Possible, Power Rangers, and more.

HBO Family - Fun, easily navigable schedules to morning, afternoon and evening programming, plus featured movies of the month, related online games and program video clips.

KIDSNET - Excellent U.S. national resource offering educational guides as supplements to children's programming, with a complete Media Guide featuring links to official sites of top recommended kids' TV, ratings information, with related grade level and special needs details.

Children's television series - An extensive overview of kids' programming tracing its history and growth in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Europe and Japan.

Your Child | Television - One of the best, hyperlinked guides around - with extensive coverage of the benefits and pitfalls of kids' TV - including discussions on parental issues and guidelines, health and development concerns and more, with related resources, from the UM Health System.

www.V-Chip.org - One-stop browsing for more information on the V-chip allowing parents control over programs they believe are unsuitable for their children, with links to related guides from all major U.S. television stations.

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