Inside Playhouse Disney and The Disney Channel programs

If you have a child, chances are you subscribe to The Disney Channel and Playhouse Disney. This time of year (January) is always slow when it comes to events and finding things to do, so we used some of our downtime to explore each of the shows featured on The Disney Channel and Playhouse Disney.

If you ever wanted to learn more about your child's favorite shows, such as production issues, origins and other tidbits of information, here's your chance. Please use our Comments and Reviews features to let us know what you, as parents think about what our children watch on Television!

The Wiggles
The Wiggles are an Australian band that specializes in children's entertainment. Since its formation in 1991, the group has achieved worldwide success with its children's albums, videos, television series and concert appearances.

Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana is an American Emmy Award-nominated children's television series, which debuted on March 24, 2006 on Disney Channel.

My Friends Tigger and Pooh
My Friends Tigger & Pooh is a computer animation television series, based on Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne.

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is a part of the Playhouse Disney daily block of shows intended for preschoolers.

The Doodlebops
The Doodlebops is a Canadian musical pop band for pre-school children.

The Little Einsteins
Little Einsteins is an animated television series on Playhouse Disney created by a team headed by Eric Weiner of Dora the Explorer fame.

The Little Mermaid: Animated Series
The Little Mermaid is an animated television series based on the 1989 film of the same name, produced by Walt Disney Television Animation.

The Emperor's New School
The Emperor's New School is an American animated television series that airs on Disney Channel, ABC, and Toon Disney.

Shaun the Sheep
Shaun the Sheep is a British stop-motion animated children's television series produced by Aardman Animations, first aired in the UK on CBBC in March

Lilo and Stitch
Lilo & Stitch: The Series is the animated television spinoff of the feature film, Lilo & Stitch and the follow-up to Stitch! The Movie

The Wizards of Waverly Place
Wizards of Waverly Place is a live-action Disney Channel Original Series which premiered on October 12, 2007 on Disney Channel

JoJo's Circus
JoJo's Circus is a musical comedy series for preschool children. Beginning its broadcasting run in 2003.

Higglytown Heroes
Higglytown Heroes is a children's television series currently airing on Playhouse Disney

Handy Manny
Handy Manny is a TV animated children's program launched in 2006, part of the Playhouse Disney morning block of the Disney Channel.

Charlie and Lola
Charlie and Lola are the principal characters from a series of children's picture books by Lauren Child.

The Koala Brothers
The Koala Brothers is an animated children's television show, made by UK's Spellbound Entertainment, featuring the adventures of Frank and Buster.

Life With Derek
Life with Derek is a Canadian sitcom that is currently being aired on the Family channel in Canada (English), on VRAK.TV in Quebec (French), in Germany, Israel, France, Disney Channel in the United States.

Corey in the House
Cory in the House is an American children's television series on the Disney Channel and a spin-off from the hit Disney Channel Original Series That's So Raven.

Dave the Barbarian
Dave the Barbarian is a Disney animated television series that premiered in January of 2004 on The Disney Channel.

American Dragon Jake Long
American Dragon: Jake Long is an American animated television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. The series finale aired on September 1, 2007

American Dragon Jake Long
American Dragon: Jake Long is an American animated television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. The series finale aired on September 1, 2007

The Buzz on Maggie
The Buzz on Maggie is a Disney Channel original comedy series created by Dave Polsky and directed by David Wasson (who created the Cartoon Network series Time Squad) about the daily lives of flies that debuted in June 2005.

Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb is a Disney Channel cartoon series that centers on two step-brothers and their adventures in their backyard during summer vacation.

The Proud Family
The Proud Family is an American animated television series that aired on Disney Channel from September 15, 2001 to August 19, 2005

Shorty McShorts' Shorts
Shorty McShorts' Shorts is a Disney Channel animated television series, which consists of 5-minute shorts. The first episode aired on July 28, 2006

10 Great Excursions in Cozumel, Mexico

Cozumel Cozumel is an island in the Mexican Caribbean 12 miles off the Yucatan coast and not far from Cancun.

Isla Pasion Isla Pasion is a secluded island getaway 25 minutes from San Mguel, Cozumel, Mexico

Dolphin Discovery in Cozumel, Mexico Swim with the Dolphins in Cozumel Mexico

Atlantis Submarine in Cozumel Mexico Undersea submarine adventure in Cozumel, Mexico

Mr. Sancho's Cozumel Mexico Mr. Sancho's is a beach bar and guided tour center located in Cozumel Mexico

Playa Mia Cozumel Mexico Playamia is an all inclusive day resort in Cozumel Mexico

Playa Uvas Cozumel Mexico A beach tour and excursion in Cozumel, Mexico

Punta Sur Lighthouse Cozumel Mexico Lighthouse overlooking Cozumel, Mexico

The Museum of the Island of Cozumel Cozumel Cultural Museum

Chankanaab Park Cozumel Chankanaab is an Eco Park in Cozumel, Mexico

Saint patrick's Day Parades in New Jersey 2008

2008 Bayonne NJ St. Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-09-2008 | County: Union : Article Temp: 2 ° When is the Bayone St. Patrick's Day Parade? Gateway listings | Gateway Events | Irish news.

Belmar NJ 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-02-2008 | County: Monmouth Belmar Parade 2008 and fundraisers. Jersey Shore listings | Jersey Shore Events | Irish news.

Bergen County 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-16-2008 | County: Bergen : Article Temp: 2 ° When is the 2008 Bergen County St. Patrick's Day Parade Gateway listings | Gateway Events | Irish news.

Highlands 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-24-2008 | County: Monmouth When is the 2008 Highland's NJ St. Patrick's Day Parade Jersey Shore listings | Jersey Shore Events | Irish news.

Jersey City NJ 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-09-2008 | County: Hudson When is the 2008 Jersey City NJ St. Patrick's Day Parade? Gateway listings | Gateway Events | Irish news.

Kearny NJ 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-16-2008 | County: Essex : Article Temp: 2 ° Where is the 2008 Kearny, NJ St. Patrick's Day Parade Gateway listings | Gateway Events | Irish news.

Keansburg NJ 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-29-2008 | County: Monmouth When is the 2008 Keansburg, NJ St. Patrick's Day Parade? Jersey Shore listings | Jersey Shore Events | Irish news.

Morristown NJ 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade Date: January-15-2008 | County: Morris When is the 2008 Morristown NJ St. Patrick's Day Parade Skylands listings | Skylands Events | Irish news.

Mount Holly NJ 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-01-2008 | County: Burlington When is the 2008 Mount Holly NJ St. Patrick's Day Parade? Jersey Shore listings | Jersey Shore Events | Irish news.

Newark NJ 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-14-2008 | County: Essex When is the 2008 Newark, NJ St. Patrick's Day Parade? Gateway listings | Gateway Events | Irish news.

North Wildwood 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-08-2008 | County: Cape May When is the 2008 North Wildwood, NJ St. Patricks Day Parade? Southern Jersey Shore listings | Southern Jersey Shore Events | Irish news.

Nutley NJ 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-01-2008 | County: Essex When is the 2008 Nutley, NJ St. Patrick's Day Parade? Gateway listings | Gateway Events | Irish news.

Seaside Heights Ocean County St. Patricks Day Parade 2008 Date: March-15-2008 | County: Ocean When is the 2008 Seaside Heights, NJ St. Patricks Day Parade in Ocean County? Jersey Shore listings | Jersey Shore Events | Irish news.

Sommerville NJ 2008 Saint Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-09-2008 | County: Somerset When is the 2008 Sommerville, NJ Patrick's Day Parade Skylands listings | Skylands Events | Irish news.

South Amboy NJ 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-08-2008 | County: Union When is the 2008 South Amboy, NJ Patrick's Day Parade Gateway listings | Gateway Events | Irish news.

Sussex County 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-15-2008 | County: Sussex When is the 2008 Sussex County St. Patrick's Day Parade? Skylands listings | Skylands Events | Irish news.

Trenton NJ 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-08-2008 | County: Mercer When is the 2008 Trenton, NJ St. Patrick's Day Parade? Delaware River listings | Delaware River Events | Irish news.

Union County 2008 Saint Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-15-2008 | County: Union When is the 2008 Union County St. Patrick's Day Parade Gateway listings | Gateway Events | Irish news.

2008 West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-09-2008 | County: Essex West Orange NJ's 2008 Saint Patrick's Day Parade Gateway listings | Gateway Events | Irish news.

Woodbridge NJ 2008 Saint Patrick's Day Parade Date: March-09-2008 | County: Middlesex When is the 2008 Woodbridge, NJ St. Patrick's Day Parade? Gateway listings | Gateway Events | Irish news.

Health And Family News for Parents

Family values directly impacts child IQ Date: December-n/a-2007 | County: None : Article Temp: 5 ° The quality of caregiving a child receives within the first two years of life directly affects brain development and IQ n/a listings | n/a Events | Backyardigans news.

Children more active when playground has balls and jump ropes Date: January-n/a-2008 | County: None : Article Temp: 0 ° Increased activity levels help children maintain a healthy weight, the researchers say, which is critical as obesity rates climb nationwide, especially among children. n/a listings | n/a Events | Handy Manny news.

Children with sleep problems have more injuries Date: January-n/a-2008 | County: None : Article Temp: 3 ° A new study by psychologists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) finds that toddlers who persistently wake up one or more times a night, at least once a week are at a greater risk for accidental injuries. n/a listings | n/a Events | Nickelodeon news.

Close families raise independent children. Date: January-n/a-2008 | County: None : Article Temp: 5 ° Contrary to common belief, young adults who maintain a close or moderate relationship with their parents exhibit greater independence in their personal lives than those who have a distant relationship. n/a listings | n/a Events | Hannah Montana news.

Women should talk less according to a new study Date: January-n/a-2008 | County: None : Article Temp: 5 ° Silence may be more golden for women, suggests a new study at Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont, which found that couples were judged to be less likeable when the woman was more verbally assertive. n/a listings | n/a Events | Drake and Josh news.

Childrens DVD Releases January 2008

Family DVD releases - January 2008 Date: January-n/a-2008 | County: None : Article Temp: 3 ° New movies available on home video and dvd. n/a listings | n/a Events | Hannah Montana news.

Be My Valentine Charlie Brown Date: January-n/a-2008 | County: None : Article Temp: 4 ° Valentines day family classic out on DVD in January Maryland listings | Maryland Events | Peanuts news.

Hanna Montana - One in a Million Date: January-n/a-2008 | County: None : Article Temp: 3 ° New DVD release from episodes of the Hannah Montana Show n/a listings | n/a Events | Hannah Montana news.

Daddy Day Camp on DVD & Home Video Date: January-n/a-2008 | County: None : Article Temp: 0 ° Parents and children spend the summer at day camp n/a listings | n/a Events | Camp news.

Twitches Too on DVD and Home Video Date: January-n/a-2008 | County: None : Article Temp: 0 ° Raised by adoptive families and kept unaware of each other and their magical gifts until they first meet on their 21st birthday. n/a listings | n/a Events | Twitches news.

Childrens Book Reviews January 2008

Amulet Book One The Stonekeeper

Date: January-n/a-2008 | County:
None : Article Temp:
3 °
After the tragic death of their father, Emily and
Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but
the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures
the kids' mom through a door in the bas
n/a listings |
n/a Events | Harry
Potter news.



Fancy Nancy Loves Loves Loves

Date: January-n/a-2008 | County:
None : Article Temp:
1 °
A new book in the Fancy Nancy Series
n/a listings |
n/a Events | Nancy
Drew news.



The Princess Diaries, Volume IX: Princess Mia
Date: January-n/a-2008
| County: None : Article Temp:
0 °
Newest title in the Pricess Diaries Series
n/a listings |
n/a Events | Princess
news.



Book Review: Olivia Helps with Christmas
Date: November-n/a-2007
| County: None : Article Temp:
46 °
Everyone's favorite Caldecott honor-winning porcine
and #1 Kris Cringle enthusiast is helping to make the season brighter than
ever.
n/a listings |
n/a Events | The
Wiggles news.



Book Review: The Harry Potter Box Set
Date: November-n/a-2007
| County: None : Article Temp:
37 °
Get all 7 Harry Potter books in one collectible chest
box set.
n/a listings |
n/a Events | Harry
Potter news.



Book Review: The Girls Book: How to be the Best at
Everything
Date: November-n/a-2007
| County: None : Article Temp:
38 °
How to do almost anything in one handy little
book!
n/a listings |
n/a Events | Hannah Montana news.



Book Review: Howtoons: The Possibilities are
Endless
Date: November-n/a-2007
| County: None : Article Temp:
22 °
A how to for household science experiments.
n/a listings |
n/a Events | Handy
Manny news.



Book Review: Knuffle Bunny Too

Date: November-n/a-2007 | County:
None : Article Temp:
22 °
Trixie can't wait to bring her one-of-a-kind Knuffle
Bunny to school and show him off to everyone.
n/a listings |
n/a Events | Dora The Explorer news.



Book Review: The Three Snow Bears

Date: November-n/a-2007 | County:
None : Article Temp:
42 °
Aloo-ki glances up from fishing and sees her sled dogs
floating off on an ice floe.
n/a listings |
n/a Events | Bears
news.



Penguin book tops annual list of most complained about
book
Date: November-n/a-2007
| County: None : Article Temp:
112 °
Parents complain about two male penguins raising a
baby penguin.
n/a listings |
n/a Events | Nickelodeon news.