Let's watch Bluey

One of the most challenging things to do as a first-time mom is finding good shows to keep the kids entertained for at least an hour; yes, there is Sesame Street, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, etc.

But one that has my approval is Bluey. If you haven’t heard of the show, let me explain. It's a cartoon children's show about a family of dogs who live in Brisbane, Australia.

It follows Bluey, an anthropomorphic (Walks upright on two legs) six-year-old (later seven-year-old) Blue Heeler puppy who is characterized by her bubbly personality as well as her abundance of energy, imagination, and curiosity about the world (pretty much like any child.) The young dog lives with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sister, Bingo, who regularly joins Bluey on adventures as the pair embark on an imaginative play together.

Of course, the show includes other dogs who are both family and friends of the Heeler family. The other characters featured each represent a different dog breed.

For example,

Cleo: A Dalmatian

Coco: A poodle that happens to be pink

Judo: A Chow-Chow

Pom Pom: A Pomeranian

Lucky: A golden retriever.

The list goes on.

The one thing I love about this show is the overarching themes, including the focus on:

Family – Gathering, respecting each other, having a fun time, and seeing the point of view of others.

Growing up – learning about death, friends leaving, and how to be tough but still be yourself.

The show is from Australia, and all the characters embrace its culture and use some of the terminology. I love how Bluey doesn’t focus only on children but also on grown-ups. Bluey was recommended to me because, as we all know, children don’t come with instruction.

But thanks to the episode “Baby Race” Season 2 Episode 49, It helps explain that every kid develops in their own time, let the kids run their own race at their own pace, and you are doing great as a parent. Still, Bluey has a way of showing real-life parenting situations and child-rearing moments that can be helpful for first-time parents and parents with multiple children that can be difficult to handle but can be navigated in many ways.

Unlike other children's shows that show learning in counting, reading, and interacting with the viewers, Bluey, on the other hand, has a way of showing children and parents how to interact with their children. Joe Brumm explains that Bluey was inspired by his experience in raising his two daughters when they were young; he also wanted to show that one of the essential things about interacting with your children is participating in the imagination plays the children make. Yes, we all have to work, but taking just half an hour from your work can make a significant difference in the child’s life, and you get a break from being an adult.

I grew up on Sesame Street with Mr. Rogers, but after 40 years, so much has changed.

For example, Mr. Rogers has passed away. Many original cast members from Sesame Street either left or have passed away. So, I genuinely feel Bluey is a combination of both shows. It’s fun, and you can relate to some of the episodes. I speak, of course, about the one called “Fairy Tales” in Season 3, Episode 25.

Bandit grew up in the 80s, just like me; it was a wild and crazy time. And there are many references from the 80s, believe it or not, Indiana Jones.

Also, there are so many details in the background, like the car's interior being never clean, the refrigerator's messy inside, and toys scattered all over every single bedroom. Yeah, this show really knows how to chill.