children's programming

Television for youngsters

Children's programming is television or other media content designed for young viewers.

The term covers everything from educational shows for toddlers to cartoons for older kids.

PBS is known for its children's programming.

The phrase often appears in discussions of advertising regulations, content standards, or screen time limits.

Related

fantasy stories · comedy sketches · sing along · Sesame Street · slapstick humor · animated series · language acquisition · music appreciation · storytime · bedtime stories · PBS Kids · Nick Jr · critical thinking · after school specials · screen time · movement songs

Categories
Opposites
target audience age

children's programmingadult entertainment

Sexually explicit media

adult content · primetime drama · prime-time drama · cable drama

content appropriateness

children's programmingexplicit content

Media with mature themes

pornography · premium cable

educational intent

children's programmingreality television

Programming featuring non-actors

trash TV

Family

children, child, childish, childlike, childless, childhood, childishly, program, programs

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G