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!

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!