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Interview: Odd Squad Creators Tim McKeon and Adam Peltzman

When our daughter introduced us to Odd Squad, a math-focused kids’ program that airs on PBS, I was skeptical. A lot of kids programing is tedious and boring, and this can especially be the case with shows that attempt to slip educational messages into their plots. In no time at all, my skepticism turned to admiration […]

7 interesting Nickelodeon nuggets from Slimed! and one bummer of a book review

Today is the first day of the government shutdown and I am posting a review of a book about a TV network for kids. This is not a coincidence, it’s a statement. 7 of my favorite tidbits from Slimed!: An Oral History of Nickelodeon’s Golden Age: John Kricfalusi, the creator of Ren and Stimpy, is […]