An open letter to Sky

Dear Sky, I was going to write to you to complain that when I set the Sky planner to record Bob the Builder at 7.20 every morning that it actually records half a rubbish princess programme first and then misses the end of Bob the Builder. Quite frankly though there are other more pressing things […]

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Can we build it?

Yes we can! This morning we were partying hard very early with Milkshake TV to celebrate the launch of the all new Bob the Builder on Channel 5. It’s a good job we have early risers! Everyone‘s favourite construction hero is back with a brand new fun-filled CGI series featuring an all new modern look […]

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Breakfast with Bob

On Tuesday 1st September we will be hosting “Breakfast with Bob the Builder” to mark the launch of the new show on Channel 5. Follow #Bobthebuilderon5 between 6.30am and 7.45am on Tuesday and get involved to have the chance to win a range of prizes. Also don’t forget to tune into the new show! We […]

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What can children learn from television?

I always find the subject of television and children a little controversial. I’ve heard some parents argue until they are really blue in the face that television is bad for children and creates non-communicative zombies. I have also heard parents at the opposite extreme refer to the television as “the baby sitter” and admit that […]

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Toddler obsessions and fixations

Is your toddler a little obsessed or fixated on something? This is perfectly normal for toddlers. Over the years we’ve gone through a range of fixations from particular books or TV programmes to characters or specific toys or items. Toddlers thrive on routine and repetition. They are constantly trying to make sense of the world […]

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