Kidoodle.TV Offers Kid-Safe Programming Parents Control #MC #Sponsored

12/18/2013

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I have a confession to make....I am "THAT Mom"....You know, the one who is super-strict and monitors everything her kids do, watch, and listen to. My teen doesn't always appreciate this, but he understands that as a parent, it's my responsibility to make sure my kiddos are safe and aren't being influenced by things that are beyond their emotional and mental stages. I don't allow my teen to watch anything with sexual content, drug use, or extreme violence. This also rolls over to video games and music choices. He is almost 14, so usually the parental controls on our TV are more than adequate for filtering out the "nasties" as I call them.

But I also have 2 preschoolers. Sophie will be 4 on New Year's Eve, and Xander will be 3 just 2 weeks later. (Yes, this makes for an insanely hectic Holiday season!) I have found that for my younger kids, I cannot always rely on parental controls. Sometimes things I don't approve of show up even in supposedly "kid-friendly" programming.

That's why I was so excited to discover Kidoodle.TV. This is a great service that provides age-appropriate children's programming that can be completely customized to each user. Kidoodle.TV can be used on Apple mobile devices such as the iPad and iPhone, and it can also be used on laptops or desktop computers. I love the fact that they offer a mobile app, as it is a lifesaver during long car rides!

Kidoodle.TV is simple to set up, and parents can create profiles for multiple children. It's fun, since you can choose an avatar and even color schemes for each child!

Parents are in complete control of their children's viewing experience using Kidoodle.TV. You can even set a timer so kids don't get indefinitely sucked into watching TV, turning into little zombies.

Parents can also choose which Kidoodle.TV programs they approve of, and restrict programming they're not so crazy about. As you can see, I am not a huge fan of GI Joe, so I have turned these programs off so my kids won't be able to watch them.

When your child logs into their personalized Kidoodle.TV profile, they can select episodes of their favorite shows and they can also see all of the latest content available. This definitely comes in handy, since often times little ones get bored of seeing the same episodes over and over again.

The folks at Kidoodle.TV are really good at keeping their system current and fresh, and they offer a wide variety of programming options that are sure to please any child.

I love the fact that this service offers shows I used to watch as a kid. There's Super Mario Bros., Inspector Gadget, Madeline, Jem and the Holograms, and even Sonic the Hedgehog! There are also great features from National Geographic, including fun CritterCam features for kids who love seeing nature, up close and personal.

So what are my kids watching on Kidoodle.TV? Well currently, we have some definite favorites. They really love The New Adventures of Madeline. Okay, so does their Mommy! I remember watching this and reading Madeline books as a child, so I am thrilled to be able to share this program with my little ones.

And who doesn't love Super Mario Bros? They have seen us play the games on the Wii, so they were really excited to be able to watch full episodes featuring Mario, Luigi, Toad, Princess Toadstool and of course, the evil Bowser and the Koopa Kids!

Another program my kids love that's a blast from the past is Inspector Gadget. Sadly, this means that I get the theme song stuck in my head for hours at a time! But hearing their giggles as they watch Uncle Gadget and Penny solve crimes is well worth the annoyance I cause by humming the song all day long.

Overall, we are huge fans of Kidoodle.TV. My kids really love the many program options, and they ask for "Doodle TV" every day. I love the fact that I can set the timer for them and limit their viewing. I have to admit, this comes in handy when I need to get dishes or cleaning done and don't want little people swarming around me while I work. I also love the fact that I can totally customize each child's experience according to their age and tastes. As a mom, I feel safe knowing that by choosing Kidoodle.TV, my kids get to enjoy their television shows without being exposed to any questionable material.

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Have you tried Kidoodle.TV? What are your favorite features? What shows do you think your child would like most?

35 Comments

Andrew link

12/19/2013 02:01:19 pm

I'm a gamer at heart! It doesn't really matter what the game is, I just love to play! Right now my favorite free download website to go to is:

http://howtoplayfreekidgames.com

My favorite games to play are Bubble Shooter, Jewels, Puzzles, and card games. Which one is your favorite game to play?

Holly Thomas

12/23/2013 05:24:22 pm

I don't have any kids, but I think it is a great idea.

Jane Stanford Boozer

12/24/2013 05:16:09 am

have never tried this but just the name sounds fun!

Sally

12/24/2013 07:45:06 pm

I wish this would have been an option when my kids were young!

Susan Broughton

12/24/2013 11:00:16 pm

This is such a good idea. I wish they had had this when my daughter was small. It was so hard to control what she was seeing on tv then

Lana Bradstream link

12/26/2013 11:17:19 am

I think I will use this.

Kelly McGrew

12/26/2013 12:09:37 pm

i love seeing stuff like this because i get all kinda ideas for when i have nieces and nephews

Claudette Lariviere

12/26/2013 03:03:39 pm

Our first granchild was born nine months ago a grandson named Mason..:-) He i a bit young yet, but they grow up fast and will keep this in mind for down the road..:-) Thank you

Rachel Cartucci

12/27/2013 02:36:53 am

My jack would like this...I'm sure of it!

Renee Hall

12/27/2013 10:34:33 am

I will have to check this out....I think my son would like it

Brandi Price

12/27/2013 12:10:19 pm

This sounds really neat!

Lisa Kubin

12/27/2013 04:01:24 pm

Love this idea

Lesa

12/29/2013 01:14:13 pm

This is a super near idea and my kids have always loved games too. Wish this was around when they were littler!

Stevie

12/30/2013 10:58:32 am

I like the whole idea but none of the shows my daughter likes to watch are on there.

crystal brummett

12/30/2013 02:17:27 pm

Awesome... This is so cool.. Love this idea.. Thanks for sharing dear :)

Shannon

12/30/2013 04:47:38 pm

I think more parents should be like you! Most parents just let their kids do anything, thank you for being a responsible parent! Sometimes the right thing isn't the popular thing but they will thank you later.

Landis Golden

1/1/2014 12:34:56 pm

Thank you!

Linda Szymoniak

1/1/2014 05:00:25 pm

I know some families that really need to check this out. Too many use the television as a babysitter.

Wendy Mastin

1/3/2014 09:13:11 am

I am amazed daily what technology can do.

Tina

1/3/2014 01:42:21 pm

I love this. such a great idea. I love the time controls and how you can pick out the shows. I would have used this when my daughter was younger.

Cassondra Del Rio link

1/4/2014 04:39:04 am

i am really mean.lol. i dont even have tv at home! and the computer, the kids are not allowed to touch. i play it total old school. =] but, we can't even afford all of this extra stuff. one day though, if we move to a cheaper place, i am sure that we will have to look into this.

Erika Messer

1/4/2014 04:39:50 am

I have never heard of this - now I am wondering why I haven't! My daughter is 7 and she can control the tv by herself (what kid can't nowdays?) - and sometimes she doesn't always find the best programming :/ This would be great for me to be able to set limits on her and make sure she only sees the good stuff :) Thank you!

STEPHEN

1/4/2014 04:45:11 am

That's a cool site Thanks for sharing it. I'll have to try it!

Lisa Konieczke

1/4/2014 04:50:30 pm

This is great! I have 3 young Children: ages 3, 6, and 8. This would work out wonderfully for my Family, I am sure of it.

Angela Haskins

1/5/2014 12:38:01 am

This would be great. It gets to be a challenge sometimes when parental controls don't work like they should. My kids would love the older shows, they always love to see what Mommy used to watch when she was a kid.

Wes Hovorka

1/5/2014 06:20:26 pm

This is a great idea. I love it!!!

Claire Rheinheimer

1/8/2014 02:10:35 pm

This isn't something I've tried, but now I think I really need to put this on my old iPhone that we ave our son!

amanda ayala

1/8/2014 04:34:01 pm

this sounds pretty awesome! i like how its timed too..kids should be playing more and watching less

christine jessamine

1/11/2014 02:25:08 am

My favorite part is the time limit. I would love this for my kids

Minta Boggs link

1/12/2014 08:01:44 am

This looks awesome! I never heard of this so I'm glad that I found your review and thanks so much for sharing!

Dawn Monzu

1/12/2014 06:39:39 pm

This sounds so great! I have a granddaughter, and as she grows we want to make sure she watches educational things. Some of the stuff on now is ridiculous! Thank you!

Karen Drake

1/13/2014 04:22:56 am

Thank you for the review, this would be great for my 3 yr old grandson.