Today’s wide array of programming can be both a blessing and a curse. There are so many channels, and on the channels it seems an endless selection of shows. It makes the mind spin. Hopefully, this list will help parents feel less overwhelmed by all the viewing options available these days.

-PBS Kids Sprout

The Sprout channel is chock full of preschool programs 24 hours a day. Home to Caillou, Kipper, DirtGirlWorld, Bob the Builder. Birthday announcements several times per day.

-Disney Channel

Preschool and tween. Home to Hannah Montana, Handy Manny, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

-Noggin/NickJr.

Preschool programming. Team Umizoomi, Bubble Guppies, Olivia, Max & Ruby, Backyardigans, Wonder Pets.

-Nickelodeon

Preschool and tween. iCarly, Big Time Rush, Victorious.

-Cartoon Network

Cartoons all day, every day. Thundercats, Looney Tunes, Gumball, Mad, Johnny Test.

-Qubo

Cartoons all day. Magic School Bus, Maisy, Boo!, Willa’s Wild Life.

-Toon Disney

Disney cartoons all day, every day. The Adventures Of Tarzan, Kim Possible, Tale Spin, Sandra The Fairy Tale Inspector, Monster Buster Club.

-The Hub

Preschool programming in the morning, family shows in the evening. In The Night Garden, The Adventures Of Chuck And Friends, Strawberry Shortcake’s Berry Bitty Adventures, Batman Beyond, The Wonder Years.