Can you guess the children’s show that your grandmother loves too? No, it’s not Peppa Pig; it’s Bluey. This Australian animated television series was created by Joe Brumm and first aired in October 2018. There are 3 seasons and 154 Bluey episodes. Bluey is a six-year-old (later seven-year-old) blue Heeler puppy (Australian cattle dog). She is known for endless amounts of energy, creative thinking, and curiosity about the world. This cute young dog lives with her mother, Chilli; father, Bandit; and little sister, Bingo.
The series focuses on Australian culture, growing up, and family. Bluey is the children’s show that your grandmother loves too. It offers relatable parental experiences, life lessons, and witty humor. This kid's show is one everyone can enjoy. Let’s take a look at why parents, grandparents, and caregivers rave about the show.
Ideas for Child-Friendly Activities & Games
Bluey and Bingo play imaginative games in most of the episodes. All of these games are entertaining and easy to duplicate at home. “Featherwand” is a charming episode where Bingo has a featherwand and makes everything heavy. Mum and Bluey are about to get in the car to go to Chloe's party, and Bingo turns everything heavy using a feather. The car keys, the hat, and Chloe's present are all heavy. Bluey enjoyed playing the game and had second thoughts about going to the party because she didn’t want to miss out on the “featherwand” game. If you’re a parent looking for fun things to do even on rainy days, Bluey has great ideas that promote role-playing and creativity.
The Children's Actors Are Incredibly Funny
Their voices are not only cute, but they are really funny comedians. I loved the episode called “Grouchy Granny.” Bluey, Bingo, and their cousin Muffin dress up and pretend to be grannies. Muffin acts like a grouchy granny trying to sell her granny mobile at the neighbor Doreen’s yard sale. Doreen is a very kind and sweet elderly Great Pyrenees. Next the “grouchy granny” runs into a real-life grouchy granny who wants to purchase the granny mobile and bargains with her; it becomes even more hilarious.
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Bluey Shows Common Parenting Problems
A distinctive quality of the Bluey show is that it shows common parenting problems. In season 3 episode 24 “Faceytalk,” Trixie and Stripe argue about how to deal with Muffin’s misbehavior. Bluey and Bingo enjoy video chatting on Faceytalk with their cousins Muffin and Socks. They like to draw pictures together. In this episode, the kids learn what happens when they hog and don’t take turns. It also shows parents that it’s ok not to have all the answers regarding parenting.
It Shows the Community as a Family
People don’t seem to talk to their neighbors anymore, and without this type of interaction, people can feel more disconnected. However, in the show, the characters are always interacting with one another. In season 2 episode 34, “Café,” Bluey tells her mum about making a new friend named Winnie. She wants to go have breakfast at Winnie’s house, but her dad says they’ve only just met. In this episode, Bluey realizes that adults take a little longer to make friends. Bluey teaches people not to feel alone and to reach out and speak to those around them.
Bluey Points Out How To Have Fun Doing Housework
When you get stuck in the same routine every day, it can feel tedious. It’s not fun to vacuum the floors, do the laundry, and wash the dishes. Thankfully, after watching Bluey, we can regain a sense of mystery and magic that lies hidden in daily chores. Whether it’s doing the BeeeeOOP dance, or a funny walk.
Promotes Good Habits For Kids and Adults
Bluey encourages children to do the small things they need to do, like eat their vegetables, take a bath, and brush their teeth while showing them why these things are important to do.
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Allows People To Heal From Bad Childhood Experiences
It allows some adults to heal from bad childhood experiences; watching Bluey reminds them of the childhood they could have had. For example, Bandit and Chilli make time to play with their children. For some, this is a reminder that their parents may have always been busy and didn’t have time for them.
Bandit and Chilli Communicate With Their Children
In the show, there are many times when the parents communicate with their kids, either by listening to their needs or providing reasons for why things are the way they are. Children want to be heard, and Bluey is a reminder that as adults we need to communicate with them in the correct ways.
Self-Care Is Important
As adults, we need to remind ourselves that self-care is important. In season 3, episode 11, “Sheepdog” Chilli confidently tells her family, “I need 20 minutes when no one comes near me!” This is relatable for all parents; it’s okay to take time for yourself.
Teaches Adults How to Parent
Finally, parenting can be tricky. There isn’t a rule book to follow, and it’s hard to know which methods to use. Even though Bluey is just a TV show, it acts as a guide and teaches adults how to parent. With patience and support, parenting can be a wonderful reward.
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