Yooooooooo Maddie Maddie!

Ahh CBeebies! I love it soooooo much!

1.  Without CBeebies my life would be insane. I’d go to the toilet and watch a little Tweenies
2. Be sure to shut CBeebies down in 2074! 72 years of Kids TV playtime!
3. I live in the USA in Midlothian, VA. CBeebies is in the UK. SAY WHAT???
4. At least CBeebies is educational, right? We learn Spanish with Dora, Dinosaurs with Andy, and skills with Topsy and Tim.
5. When I was a toddler my parents rocked me to sleep and we watched a show about people with jobs singing and dancing a lot. It came on again one night and the bus cleaner’s son lost his baby teeth and got a visit from the tooth fairy (the same thing happened on a show episode where a green cyclops lost his baby teeth). When I was 3 the show came on again and I told mom I was watching Too and said “You’re watching Me Too”. My dad now hates that show,
6. Who am I supposed to fancy whenever Muno says Razzledazzle on Yo Gabba Gabba? Muno and I are married on a game called Tomodachi Life, and he (along with the episode where he couldn’t sleep because of being alone) has been my boyfriend ever since. 

Those are the weakness happening in CBeebies recently. 

Love

Mrs. (soon to be) Muno

P.S.: My Dad wants Me Too cancelled because he hates Granny Murrray

Good News

Dec. loves updates

Today I got my period! We’re on vacation in NC. More? Abbie’s been cast in Cinderella ballet! Fun? FUn? FUN!!!

CBeebies

CBeebies weakness: I was transfixed with CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell and was delighted for a new lineup of presenters starting Christmas as well as new shows such as Yo Gabba Gabba (i have a love/hate relationship with the red cyclops Muno who was in the Kia Commercials), Dora (ugh), WordWorld (remember that in Preschool), and Bubble’s Beautiful Day. Plus old shows are back such as Tweenies (It sounds like Yo Gabba Gabba), Balamory (Remember watching that with my neighbors), and Me Too (It sounds like Balamory). My dad loves Andy Day and hates Granny Murray.

Bank Holiday 2019

August 5th 2019, and CBeebies is showing ONLY Yo Gabba Gabba for Bank Holiday for 13 hours straight. Me and dad are marking calendars until then.

Christmas Presents

• Cotton Candy Maker
• Serafina and the Black Cloak
• Night Light Alarm Clock Egg
• CBeebies Annual 2019
• Yo Gabba Gabba 3DS
• Yo Gabba gabba Funkos
• Disney Song Challenge

I liked the CBeebies Annual 2019 the best.

I am a huge CBeebies fan. I have a small obsession with Muno from Yo Gabba Gabba and my Dad hates 

Granny Murray. 

This Magazine Activity Book features CBeebies favorites such as Number Blocks, Go Jetters, and Dad's favorite, Swaashbuckle. It's perfect for a long journey and if they are awake when Cbeebies starts or ends.

Merry Christmas!

This Christmas is great! We bought presents for each other.

Voiting Day

Today was Voting Day. I love to vote! We voted near school and we voted for some unknown guy. I saw Grandma in a picture.

What Yo Gabba Gabba taught me about parenting

Yo Gabba Gabba! is my favorite show. I was learning how to be a better parent thanks to them.

I found myself paying attention to the show's lessons. The show was well played! Here's what I've learned.

1.  Don't Bite Your Friends - I'm sure you knew this was coming up! They had this in one episode.
2. Be a Nice Friend - Kids need to be nice to everyone.
3. Wait Your Turn - They teach themselves really valuable life lessons like that one.
4. Solve Problems - The show has songs about solving problems, yeah.
5. Repeat Themes - the Show's lesson songs repeat the same lessons throughout the song. Seriously, Yo Gabba Gabba is a genius!
6. Have Fun - Yo Gabba Gabba is all about Fun! right?


Do your kids watch Yo Gabba Gabba?
And what did your kids learn from it? Let me know in the comments below!

How to stop kids from crying in the car

Here are a few ways.

1. Don't Overdress!
2. Use a mirror - so the kid can look at himself.
3. Snack Time - I suggest you pack a snack.
4. car Shades
5. Watch a video in the portable!
6. Sing A song - I sing songs from Yo Gabba Gabba
7. Point out things - You can point out things if you see something you're interested in.
8. Bring toys to play with - I didn't do this when I was little
9. Help your baby calm down
10. Keep a Toy
11. Play on your Kindle or another electronic - I do that and watch Baby Einstein and Yo Gabba Gabba stuff.

What do you do to stop them?

8 Tips for Taking A Walk that parents need to know

Want to make your walk entertaining? Here are 8 ways!

1. Turn your walk into a science lesson - by asking questions
2. Don't smell flowers - I'm sure your kids will mind.
3. Teach new words - For example, the Yo Gabba Gabba song "Be Careful when there's Danger" teaches kids about the word "Danger".
4. Make New Friends - As the song says "But keep the Old!"
5. Make a Scavenger Hunt - of things you'll find on the way
6. Play Video Games
7. Take a new path - be sure to do this every once and a while!
8. Listen to Sounds - that's a great idea!

What do you like to do while taking a walk with kids?
Tell me in the comments below!

15 Must-Have Yo Gabba Gabba Toys for your Toddler

Yo Gabba gabba is life. When you don't want your kids screen time with DJ Lance, you can give them Yo Gabba Gabba toys to play with. Here are 15 YGG toys kids will love

I love Yo Gabba Gabba. It's my favorite show. I started out liking the lessons and songs, but now I like the characters. So naturally, our house (AKA Fretzland) is filled with Gabba toys like these.

1. Talk and Laugh Muno plush - laughs and has 3 sayings when you press his tummy.
2. Yo Gabba Beanies - I have Foofa and Brobee
3. Gabba blanket - is yellow and cuddly
4. Gabba PVCs - There's all 5 characters. Sorry, no DJ Lance!
5. Gabba Trading Cards
6. Comic Book Time - is a wholesome collection of comic strips plus Super Martian Robot Girl
7. Brobee Backpack toy - I got this for my 10th birthday
8. Welcome to Gabbaland - is a book with play pieces of everyone's favorite characters
9. Party in a Box Set - is a fun box set filled with DVD's for toddlers
10. Opposites, Opposites - is a book but not a toy. I'm downloading this on my iPad.
11. Silly Heads - When you squeeze their legs they sing a song from the show.
12. Muno Gutiar and Plex Piano - Both feature character buttons and when you press they sung a song
13. Boogie Down Dance Mat - is a cool dance mat piano
14. Gabba Costumes - Why not dress up as one of your best friends while playing with your YGG toys? They're awesome for pretend play and available on Amazon (mostly DJ Lance)
15. Yo Gabba Gabba Apps - include Party on my Tummy, Music is Awesome, Birthday Party, Yo Gabba Gabba Christmas, and Yo Gabba Gabba Babies

Did I miss any?
Let me know in the comments below

8 Best Child Learning DVDs

It can be very easy for an autistic toddler to watch TV. Here are my recommended Learning DVDs

1. Leapfrog - teaches Literacy and Numeracy skills
2. BabyFirst - teaches Literacy, Art, and Music Appreciation with lovable characters
3. Baby Signing Time - teaches Sign Language
4. Brainy Baby
5. Brilliant Baby - teaches Seasons, Shapes, and more stuff
6. Baby Einstein - uses classical music and beautiful visionary scenes
7. Baby Genius - uses nursery rhymes, children's songs, and classical music to teach early literacy skills
8. Yo Gabba Gabba - teaches life lessons

Did I miss any?
Let me know in the comments below!

Top 10 Shows for Kids with Autism

Do you have a kid with autism? I have autism and am 10! Here are 10 recommended shows for kids on the autism spectrum - check them out!


1. Yo Gabba Gabba - teaches life lessons

2. Baby Einstein  - uses classical music and beautiful visual scenes

3. Sesame Street - needs no explanation!  It's legendary!

4. Daniel Tiger - an extension of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood 

5. Steven Universe - about a boy and his rebellious friends

6. Gravity Falls - pair of twins that go to the great uncle's place

7. HGTV - shows about home improvement

8. Adventure Time - about a boy and his talking dog

9. Series of Unfortunate Events

10. Sponge Bob - he lives in a pineapple under the sea


Plus One More
Sadly, Nick Jr. is getting a Blue's Clues reboot. You can still watch Re-Runs of classical episode. It's my Dad's favorite show so I sheepishly had to include this in my roundup of shows for autistic kids. A Timeless classic, Blue's Clues features a dog who is blue and leaves her blue paw prints for the hosts to find 3 clues. I get all the feels watching this oldie but goodie!


I hope you found this list inspiring and helpful! Do your kids have autism and watch these shows? Did I miss any? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!

Hi and welcome to Maddie's Modern Life. Here are some things about me you should know

My Food: Popcorn
Mom's Food: Anything in the Parsons Family Cookbook (my guess)
Dad's Food: Chicken Meals
Abbie's Food: Shrimp
Ella's Food: Pizza!!!
Fast Food: French Fries and Pizza
Drink: Juice
Restraunt: Chick Fil A
Dessert: Ice Cream
Color: Orange, Orange, ORANGE!!!
Subject: Anything
Best Teachers: Ms. Wenzel, Ms. Bristow
Sport: Swimming
Talents: Making Noises
Bands: the Flaming Lips, the Killers, and the Roots
Musicians: Biz Markie, Erykah Badu, Bootsy Collins, Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven
Year: 2007 (AKA the year I was born and the year Yo Gabba Gabba premiered)
Favorite Place I traveled: Disney World and New York
Place I want to travel: Hawaii and the Bahamas
Embarrassing Moments: One night when I was sleeping then I got sick and threw up on my Kids II puppets
Favorite Memories: Being on Yo Gabba Gabba!
Pet Peeves: Figurines and PVC Toys
Pasttimes: Being on Electronics
Plays I've been in: Shrek the Musical Jr., Aladdin Kids, Seussical Kids, Willy Wonka Jr., Annie Kids
Awards: Hero Award at YMCA Camp Tuckahoe, 1st grade STEM fair Award for candy expirement
my Goal this year: To use neat handwriting on my Schoolwork and Homework
Movies: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
TV Shows: Baby Einstein and Yo Gabba Gabba