Now that I have a little one, I am starting to tune-in to more tevelevision series for children. And, I am quickly realizing that the Smurfs and Care Bears have been replaced with Dora and Diego and those colorful animal-children called the Backyardigans.

Our colleagues over at Entertainment Weekly have a wonderful blog, the Family Room, that provides the low-down on television shows for kids, entertainment news, and so much more. For example, click here to see a recap on the season finale of  ’Good Luck Charlie.’

I’ve recently been visiting the Family Room to enlighten myself on the hottest shows, which was clearly long overdue since I thought the Care Bears were still cool.

So, what are your favorite family shows? Any top-picks for toddlers? I’d love some suggestions!

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