Bonding Over Old-School Classics

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My younger brother and I couldn’t wait for Saturday cartoons and our morning would usually start around 6:30 am, him in his Superhero Underoo’s (remember those?), our cereal bowls filled with Fruity Pebbles or Lucky Charms (our favorites) and we would watch cartoons until about noon.  It is great sharing these old school cartoons and movies with my daughter.

I think part of the appeal for parents to share toys, TV shows and movies they grew up with is to show our kids that we were kids once too!  And I think it lets us go down memory lane to a time of childhood wonder. There’s something pretty awesome about connecting with your kids over something you loved when you were young. It offers kids a glimpse into what you were like as a kid yourself and gives you a way to relive your childhood.

As it turns out, cartoons such as the new Netflix original series Inspector Gadget and Danger Mouse are giving parents and their kids loads to bond over. Not only are the old-school classics we all grew up on more popular than ever, but new reboots are introducing a whole new generation to some of our most favorite characters.

Must-Watch Throwbacks

My little brother and I loved watching Spider-Man and his amazing friends! Who was your favorite superhero?

Inspector Gadget

Danger Mouse (6/15)

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends

I love The Cat in the Hat! Dr. Seuss created so many magical worlds and characters!

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

The Magic School Bus

The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That

Scooby Doo is one of my absolute favorites and I shared this series with my daughter a few years back.  I just love this adventurous crew.  For your entertainment – the Scooby Doo Theme song.

Garfield and Friends

The Super Mario Bros Super Show!

The Smurfs 2

Scooby-Doo: Mystery Incorporated

New on Netflix for Kids and Families

I am so happy to see little Bindi follow in her dad’s, Steve Irwin, footsteps.  I can still remember how sad I was of the news of him passing, but am so glad to see she is continuing his conservation and teaching children about wildlife!

Gallina Pintadita (Now streaming in Spanish!)

Bindi’s Boot Camp (6/15)

Some Assembly Required (6/19)

Dragons: Race to the Edge: Season 1 (6/26)

 

Here are some of my favorite old-school toys – see any that you played with?

 

Merlin the electronic wizard

Ker-Bangers

 

Water Rock Garden

 

Perfection

 

What was your favorite TV show or game from your childhood?

 

 

Note: We are part of the Netflix Stream Team and post upcoming shows and series that are streaming on Netflix and provided promotional materials from time to time.  This does not affect our opinion in any way.

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